Tama County 4-H Award Application Form
This sheet must be included in your Record Book.
NAME__________________________________________________Club________________________
AGE__________
Grade Completed _______ Birthdate__________________________
Please check the awards you are applying for.
___ Clover Kid Record Book
___ 1st Year Record Book
___ 2nd Year Record Book
___ 3rd Year Record Book
___ Completion Award - All requirements must be checked off.
Project Award Requirements
1. Have at least 2 years of work in the project and be in at least 7th grade. Recognition is based
on project achievement, evidence of learning, citizenship and related experiences.
2. Worksheets in projects where needed (beef, dairy, horse, dog, horticulture, swine, sheep,
crop, poultry, photography).
3. For the projects listed below, an award can only be received once.
4. Records must show evidence of leadership and/or citizenship in award area.
Check the awards you would like to apply for.
Animals
____Beef
____Dairy
____Goats
____Dog
____Horse & Pony
____Pets
____Poultry
____ Rabbit
____Rabbit
____Sheep
____Swine
____Veterinary Science
Ag & Natural Resources
____Crop Production
____Environment & Sustainability
____Horticulture
____Outdoor Adventures
____Safety/Education in Shooting Sports
Creative Arts
____ Photography
____Citizenship
____Communication
____Leadership
____Self Determined
___ Music
____Visual Arts
Family Consumer Sciences
____Child Development
____Clothing & Fashion
____Consumer Management
____Food & Nutrition
____Health
____Home Improvement
____ Sewing/Needle Arts
Science, Engineering/Tech.
____Digital Storytelling
____Mechanics
____Science/Engineering/Tech.
____Woodworking
SPECIAL AWARDS ON THE BACK
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Special Award Information
Members will be considered for these awards primarily on the basis of nominations by
club leaders and others. However, members may also express an interest in being
considered for one of these awards.
The following awards are open to Intermediate and Senior 4-H Members.
_____ Livestock Achievement - To recognize a member, who has a variety of
livestock projects, has gained skill and knowledge about them and is showing evidence
of personal growth in livestock production.
Awards for 11th and 12th grade members
Requirements- needed for the awards listed below are:
1. Junior or Senior in high school this fall.
2. Minimum of three years project work.
3. Member should have demonstrated leadership beyond the local club level and have a
good overall 4-H record.
4. For leadership and citizenship awards, members must be enrolled in the project.
5. Members may receive these awards only once.
_____ Leadership- recognition to young people who have acquired and demonstrated
leadership skills and abilities. Must have been enrolled in this project.
_____ Achievement- recognition of young people who have shown outstanding
personal growth through participation in a wide variety of 4-H projects.
_____ Citizenship- recognition of young people who have learned the meaning of
citizenship and have demonstrated their understanding through good citizenship
practices. Must have been enrolled in this project.
_____ Agriculture- recognition of young people who have grown personally through
participation in a wide variety of agricultural projects and programs.
_____ National Leadership Award (formerly the Danforth “I Dare You” Award)- Given
to an outstanding 4-H member for excellence in leadership and personal growth.
_____ Merit- recognition to members whose accomplishments reflect significant
personal growth, active citizenship, earned club and community leadership, competency
on project work, and unselfish service to 4-H members and others.
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