Carol-Bruce-Linda Dow International/Intercultural Award
This award was established in 1996 by Charles and Ruth Dow in honor of Carol, Bruce, and Linda Dow, three
outstanding 4-Hers who promote international/intercultural understanding. The award recognizes a 4-Her who
has made significant contributions to international/intercultural understanding. The award is a savings bond, with
the recipient’s name engraved on a permanent plaque in the 4-H office.
REQUIREMENTS
1.
Be 15 years old as of September 1 of the past year.
2.
Have completed four years of 4-H club work, including this year.
3.
Have participated in projects, activities, programs related to international/intercultural understanding.
The member may attach additional pages, photos and news clippings to support this application.
I. List the 4-H projects and/or activities (and year) you have participated in that furthered understanding among
people of different countries and/or cultures.
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2. List the programs, projects and activities (and year) outside of 4-H you have participated in that furthered
understanding among people of different countries and/or cultures.
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3. Describe your participation and leadership in the above projects, activities and programs.
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4. In 300 words or less describe the importance of international/intercultural understanding and specific ways
such understanding can be improved (on back of page, or attach page)
Signature of 4-H’er
Signature of Parent
Signature of Leader
If no applicant is judged worthy of the award in a given year, no award will be made.
2001