Int. Citizenship Award Application
Name
Last Grade Completed
Club
Award Description:
Show growth in relationships with others: family, peers, state, nation and world, as well as learning to
become an effective member by participation in club and youth activities, organizing groups and working
with other members. Developed life skills essential to become an active, responsible citizen.
Demonstrated social responsibility, respect and respond to the needs, rights and responsibilities of other.
Application Guidelines:
Recipient must:
 Have completed at least 7th– 8th grade by time of application.
 Can only receive this award one time.
 Have one citizenship and one leadership or communication activities.
 Must have exhibited at the Hancock County fair in the year the award is applied for.
Definitions:
Communication: Presentation, demonstration, talk in front of club members or another audience
Leadership: This experience is beyond your family and means teaching others/taking responsibility for
organizing events/activities – “helping a group to attain its goal”
Citizenship: This experience is beyond your family and means how we talk, act, think and feel towards
others. Activities could include anything that will benefit the community, school, church group, a
neighbor, etc.
1.
Give a brief overview on how your work and growth in Citizenship has progressively advanced
over your 4-H years.
2.
Describe any exhibits related to Citizenship.
3.
Describe any leadership or communication activities related to your Citizenship experiences.
4.
How do you plan to use the knowledge you have gained in any of your future plans?