Section 3 – IL State 4-H Awards & Scholarships

Section 3 – IL State 4-H Awards & Scholarships
4-H Award Recognition Illinois State Awards & Scholarships and Peoria County 4-H Awards Section 3 – IL State 4-H Awards & Scholarships

IL State 4-H Awards & Scholarships Section 3

Individual Experience Level Awards
For all ages (8 – 18)

Individual Experience Level Awards
State 4-H Awards Individual Experience Level Awards The Illinois 4-H program offers many EXPERIENCES for its members. This area offers recognition for members who are involved in diverse 4-H experiences in club, county, multi-county, state, national and international levels. The Bronze, Silver and Gold levels are recognized at the county level. The Diamond and Emerald levels are recognized at the county level and additionally at the state level.

Individual Experience Level Recognition
State 4-H Awards Individual Experience Level Recognition (County recognition only) Bronze Clover Award: Complete 1 experience in each of the four dimensions. Silver Clover Award: Complete 2 experiences in each of the four dimensions: at least 2 of those experiences must be at the county level or beyond. Gold Clover Award: Complete 4 experiences in each of the four dimensions: at least 2 of the experiences must be BEYOND the County level.

State 4-H Awards Individual Experience Level Recognition (State level awards & recognition) Diamond Clover Award Completes 6 or more of the experiences in each of the four dimension: at least 2 of those experiences must be BEYOND the county level. Emerald Clover Award Complete 8 or more experiences in one dimension: at least 4 of those experiences must be BEYOND the county level plus at least 2 must be at the National level.

Individual Experience Level Recognition
State 4-H Awards Individual Experience Level Recognition How to apply? Fill out the Experience Level Recognition Application form listing experiences during one year (past year) in these four areas: Participation, Community Service, Leadership & Project Learning. It cannot be hand written for Diamond or Emerald – must be done electronically on computer. Recognition: Based on the number of your experiences you will achieve one of these levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond or Emerald Deadline: September 30 to county Extension office/(Diamond & Emerald must be submitted electronically by Extension office in early January to state 4-H office). Award: All receive medals (Diamond and Emerald Award winners are honored at the county awards program held in November and additionally at the state level).

State 4-H Awards Individual Experience Level Recognition
Application Instructions: Go through every page and mark the experiences you achieved this year. There are four dimensions of experience: Participation, Community Service, Leadership & Project Learning. For each item checked write a note to the right explaining how you completed the experience. (what the event was, dates, etc.) There are places for club, county, multi-county, state and national events. You can only count an activity in one experience and then only once. You cannot use the same activity/experience twice. Sign your application and get the signature of your parent/guardian and club leader. Turn your application in to your local 4-H office before the deadline (usually September 30) County offices will submit all applications achieving Diamond and Emerald status to the IL 4-H office in early January. (They may be returned to the member to give them the opportunity to make minor corrections or additions before being submitted to the state 4-H office).

State 4-H Awards Quick Tips - Illinois 4-H Experience Application
There are a lot of items noted on this form. We do not expect members to meet all of them, so do not let that overwhelm you if you only have a few checked off. You can still be recognized for having checked as few as 4 items as long as they meet the criteria for that level. One of the reasons that so many items are listed is to provide a view of the many and varied experiences available to members in the 4-H program. As members grow older, we would expect them to possibly focus more in one area than another (i.e. Teaching vs. Community Service), but the windows are wide open for them to step up and become as involved as they wish to be. For any submission to state level (Diamond or Emerald), the application must be typed. It is up to local Extension offices as to whether they will accept hand-written applications for Gold, Silver or Bronze submissions. We are trying to instill a sense of professional submission skills in our members and they would not submit college applications, scholarship applications or employment resumes that are handwritten. All items (except the 2-3 that refer to “two years in a row” or “multiple years”) should be ONLY from the 4-H year the member is reporting on. For example, those turned in the fall of 2018 fall should include only experiences from 9/1/2017 through 8/31/2017.

State 4-H Awards Quick Tips - Illinois 4-H Experience Application Cont. All experiences – unless indicated otherwise – are to be 4-H related!! This is a 4-H Experience Form. That means it should be a 4-H experience or a youth could attend because they are a 4-H member or because they were representing the 4-H program for their county or state. (Advocating Leadership is to be 4-H related except for the last item noted for the State/National/International level.) In most of the “Details” boxes, dates and/or names of experiences are the only items needed. Years do not need to be posted because it’s during current (or just past) 4-H year, so reporting five meeting dates can be done as such: 10/6, 11/7, 12/10, 2/8, 3/10. Lots of details are not needed. For most items, we need a date and name of activity/experience. For some, only the dates are needed; for others only the name of the activity (This is if and ONLY if it is a “regular” state 4-H activity, i.e. State Fair, Jr. Leadership Conference, State Robotics Competition, etc. – otherwise dates should be included!) However, for some items – like educational experiences in the Project Learning area might need more detail (i.e. Club Tour to Whirlwind Dairy Farm). Abbreviations can be used if they are easily understood. (i.e. Wkshp for workshop, Dept. for Department, VArts for Visual Arts, or Ldrshp for Leadership). Acronyms should not be generally used unless it is extremely well-know (For example, FFA, which is no longer an acronym, but you get the gist of it!)

State 4-H Awards Quick Tips - Illinois 4-H Experience Application Cont. When posting something in a “multiple level” box (Multi-county, State, National, or international), have the member circle or highlight the level s/he believes the experience falls under. Reviewers may or may not agree, but this at least provides them with what the member was thinking. Note, if a club or county planned experience takes place out of state, it is still a CLUB/COUNTY level program, not a state level program.  Members cannot use the same exact date/event for more than one spot on the entire form. So if one uses “Visual Arts Workshop/March” as part of “five or more county 4-H activities” in Participation, they cannot also use it for the “one county 4-H activity” in Participation nor can they use it for “Participated in a county 4-H workshop….related to my project” in Project Learning. However, members can “double up” on “group” multiple experiences, but they need to be specific in their post. For example, if a member is a Teen Teacher and s/he teaches 2 different curriculum, they could post “Teen Teacher – Jr. Chef” in one area and then post “Teen Teacher – Ag in Classroom” in another. However, members should not really divide their responsibilities within a specific role. (i.e. Teen Teachers both Plan and Teach – do not duplicate “Teen Teacher – Jr. Chef” in both of those areas.) The same thing would apply for a situation where a member may have “participated” on a club community service activity and “planned a group service activity” for that same community service activity if they were on the planning committee. That experience should be posted in only one slot.

State 4-H Awards Quick Tips - Illinois 4-H Experience Application Cont. If the member is planning to submit an application for the Diamond or Emerald level, instruct them to complete and submit the ENTIRE application. Reviewers may not agree with the member’s view of events/levels, so may explore other sections to see if they met criteria in another dimension. Gold, Silver & Bronze levels require items in all 4 dimensions.  Applications should be reviewed on the county level and WILL be reviewed on the State level. Members should not assume that the way that s/he views the experience is the same way a reviewer may see it.  Specific notes on certain events: o NAILE is NOT considered a 4-H event if the member was exhibiting livestock. However, if the member was there as a 4-H judging team member or quiz bowl team member, that can qualify as a national event. Be specific in noting how they were involved. o National Youth Science Day participation is not a “national” experience. It may be a county, multi-county or possible a state experience (depending upon how and what the member was doing), but generally it is a “local” experience of a nationally-sponsored activity. o National 4-H Day of Service can ONLY be included as a national event IF the club registered the event on the national website in advance of the actual event. o Citizenship Washington Focus is a national 4-H event. Even though the member would be part of an Illinois delegation, it is a nationally-sponsored event in a national location.

State 4-H Awards Quick Tips - Illinois 4-H Experience Application Cont. State deadlines are strictly adhered to. Many of our applications are now submitted for state judging/review electronically, so county offices must receive applications with enough time to review, sign, scan, and submit applications and accompanying transmittals in order to meet the state deadline. It is up to a local Extension office whether they will accept applications past their local deadlines. Once a 4-H’er has been recognized at the Diamond or Emerald level, they may not submit an application in the same dimension in two consecutive years. For example, Sue won the Emerald award in Community Service in 2017; in 2018, she may apply for Emerald in Leadership or Project Learning, but may not reapply in Community Service until 2019.

Club Excel Level Recognition
State 4-H Club Award

State 4-H Awards Club Excel Level Recognition
4-H Clubs which EXCEL in their work can compete for state honors in specific award areas. Recognition Areas: Community Service Leadership Project Mastery Recognition Award Cash Awards

State 4-H Awards Club Excel Level Recognition How to apply: Deadline:
Complete the Illinois 4-H Club Award Application on computer – not handwritten. Youth members must be involved in preparing this application. One youth signature is required on the cover page along with the leader and Extension 4-H staff signature. Must be done electronically – not hand written. Deadline: Award applications are due in the State 4-H Office no later than 5:00pm on September 15 each year and must be sent via the local Extension office. Selection: Applications must receive at least 90 points to be recognized at the state level. Wining clubs will receive a $75 cash award.

Individual Excel Level Award
For youth age15 – 18 years by September 1

Excel Level Illinois 4-H Award Application
State 4-H Awards Excel Level Illinois 4-H Award Application 15 – 18 years of age by September 1 Recognition Areas: Community Service Communication Leadership Personal Growth Project Mastery

State 4-H Awards Excel Level Illinois 4-H Award Application How to apply: Fill out the 3 page form and attached pages with responses to two required essays – based on members past three years. Must be filled out electronically – not hand written. Members may submit in more than one award area, but may not submit more than one application in the Project Mastery Area. Award areas include: Community Service, Communication, Leadership, Personal Growth & Project Mastery In early January semi-finalists will be required to participate in a 4-H award interview. The highest score will be named a State 4-H Award Winner in the area and will have the opportunity to choose one of three awards.

State 4-H Awards Excel Level Illinois 4-H Award Application Deadline: September 30 to county Extension office/must be submitted electronically by Extension office in early January to state 4-H office. (Usually January 3 or 4) Recognition: Members receiving this award will receive recognition at both the county and state level. Award: (State level) Winners will have the opportunity to choose one of the following 3 awards: Trip to National Conference in Atlanta, GA College Scholarship Scholarship to help cover a national 4-H event such as 4-H Dairy conferences or national event. Each award is worth up to $1000.

U of I Extension Illinois State 4-H Key Award
For youth age 16 – 18 by September 1

Illinois State 4-H Key Award
State 4-H Awards Illinois State 4-H Key Award The Illinois State 4-H Key Award is a statewide recognition program, sponsored for older 4-H members. The purpose of the award is to reward members exhibiting outstanding leadership, community service, and mentoring during their 4-H involvement. Award: A maximum of 30 4-H members will be recognized as State 4-H Key Award recipients each year. A member may receive this recognition only once. Winners will be recognized at the Illinois 4-H Recognition event held in the fall of the year. Award Sponsorship: The Illinois 4-H Foundation, Inc. is the sponsor of this program as part of the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Recognition Program.

Illinois State 4-H Key Award
State 4-H Awards Illinois State 4-H Key Award Application Submission: The five page application must be completed by the 4-H member. No additional pages will be accepted. In addition, the 4-H member is required to request and submit two Reference Evaluations from people who are familiar with their work in the award focus areas. Family members should NOT be asked to complete Reference Evaluations. Reference Evaluations are to be returned to the 4-H member in sealed envelopes with the submitter’s signature across the seal of the envelope. Members can clip the envelopes to their application for submission. Signatures of 4-H member, parent, Extension staff are required for the application to be considered by the state evaluation committee. Deadline: December 15 to local Extension office. Must be submitted electronically by the Extension office in early January to the state 4-H office.

4-H Premier LCP Award Illinois Farm Bureau and Affiliates
For youth at least 17 years of age by December 1

4-H Premier LCP Award State 4-H Awards
The 4-H Premier LCP Award is sponsored for older 4-H member in Illinois. The purpose of the award is to reward members exhibiting outstanding leadership, citizenship, cooperation and professionalism during the past 4-H program year (September 1 through August 31). Although all members can apply, the program is designed to recognize and promote achievement in the agriculture industry. Awards: 4-H members with the highest cumulative point total will receive the State 4-H Premier LCP Award, which will be presented at a special recognition scheduled for October. The final award is the opportunity to attend the Illinois Farm Bureau & Affiliates two–day premier 20 Leadership Conference. The Conference is generally held in April.

4-H Premier LCP Award State 4-H Awards Application: Deadline:
The application includes information about leadership & citizenship activities, general 4-H experiences, participation in other events, 4-H goals, cooperation, teamwork and professionalism and 3 reference evaluations. Deadline: December 15 to local Extension office. Must be submitted electronically by the Extension office in early January to the state 4-H office. Award Sponsors: The Illinois Farm Bureau, COUNTRY Financial, GROWMARK, Inc., Prairie Farms Dairy and the IAA Credit Union are the sponsors of this program in cooperation with the Illinois 4-H Program.

4-H Veterinary Science Award
For 4-H members age 15 – 18 by September 1

State 4-H Awards 4-H Veterinary Science Award
This award is for 4-H members currently enrolled in the Veterinary Science Project area. Member must have been enrolled in a Veterinary Science project at least three years. Members may only win this award once. Award: Overall state winner will receive a $200 cash award and be invited to the Annual 4-H Recognition event. Award Sponsor: Sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (State)

4-H Veterinary Science Award
State 4-H Awards 4-H Veterinary Science Award Application Information: Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to submit application: Be between the ages of 15 – 18 (inclusive) by September 1 of the year in which they are applying. Be currently enrolled in the Veterinary Science project; and Have been enrolled in the Veterinary Science project at least three years (current year included). Deadline: December 15 to local Extension office. Must be submitted electronically by the Extension office in early January to the state 4-H office.

Electricity Achievement Award
For youth age

State 4-H Awards Electricity Achievement Award The Energy Education Council provides one plaque to each county recognizing one 4-H member’s outstanding achievements in electricity. This award is presented at the local Peoria County Awards/Achievement Program.

State 4-H Awards Electricity Achievement Award Application Procedure: Complete the 4-H EEC Electricity Award Application Application Criteria: Member must have constructed and displayed an electrical exhibit in the County 4-H Show. Deadline: September 10 to local Extension office. Must be submitted electronically by the Extension office by September 15 to the state 4-H office.

State Fair Jr. Horse Show Scholarship Program

State 4-H Awards / Scholarships
State Fair Jr. Horse Show Scholarship Program This scholarship application is open to currently enrolled 4-H and FFA members who are in their senior year of high school or freshman year of college AND who have exhibited at the State Fair Jr. Horse Show at least once within the past THREE years. Applications are in type-in .pdf format; hand-written applications will not be accepted. Application submissions must be postmarked by September 15 in order to be accepted for judging. Scholarship awards will vary in number and amounts depending upon total funds raised and number of applications. Note: This is NOT strictly a 4-H scholarship program (like our Legacy of Leadership and Livestock Scholarships), but one that is provided for both 4-H and FFA members by the volunteers and donors who support the State Fair Jr. Horse Show.

Illinois 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship

Illinois 4-H Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 1.This scholarship is available to currently enrolled 4-H members who are high school seniors or in an approved post-high school educational program (junior college, 4-year university, trade school, etc.).Members must have been enrolled in the 4-H program a minimum of five years. 2.The number of recipients shall be determined annually by the University of Illinois Extension State4-H Office and Illinois 4-H Foundation, Inc. Scholarships will be for $1,000 and will be paid directly to the school where the recipient is enrolled in an approved post-high school educational program. Scholarship monies must be used before the winner’s 21st birthday or the scholarship will be forfeited. Once a member has been awarded a Legacy of Leadership Scholarship, they are ineligible to reapply. Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1 of the year applying to the State 4-H office. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team Scholarship

Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 1. This scholarship is available to any Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team member, past or current member, who has completed as least one, 2-year term of service on the team who are high school seniors or in an approved post-high school educational program (junior college, 4-year university, trade school, graduate school, etc.). 2. The number of recipients shall be determined annually by the University of Illinois Extension State 4-H Office and Illinois 4-H Foundation, Inc. At the current time, scholarship amounts will be determined on an annual basis, but will be no less than $250. Scholarships will be paid directly to the school where the recipient is enrolled in an approved post-high school educational program. Scholarship monies must be used within two years of the award or the scholarship will be forfeited. Once a member has been awarded a Youth Leadership Team Scholarship, they are ineligible to reapply. Deadline: Complete applications must be postmarked no later than June 1. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Applications should be sent to the State 4-H Office as noted on the last page of the application

Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship

Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship This award recognizes youth who have demonstrated and maintained a high standard of 4-H excellence and mastery in the livestock area during their membership and who are working toward a degree in agriculture. Eligibility Open to current 4-H members who are high school seniors or in an approved post-high school educational program (junior college, 4-year university, trade school, etc.). Applicants must have been enrolled in a Livestock Project a minimum of 3 years during their involvement in the 4-H program. Applicants must be pursuing a college degree related to the agriculture industry. Applicants must plan to be actively involved in the agriculture industry after graduation. Once a member has been awarded an Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship, they are ineligible to reapply.

Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship Application Download and complete the application. Applications are due by March 1.Application can be found at: Recognition $1,000 scholarship paid directly to directly to the school where the recipient is enrolled in an approved post-high school educational program. Scholarship monies must be used before the winner’s 21st birthday or the scholarship will be forfeited. Winners are honored at the State 4-H Award Ceremony in the fall. Sponsors LA-CO Industries, Inc.

Superior Young Producer Scholarship

Superior Young Producer Scholarship The Superior Young Producer Awards Scholarship Program is offered by the Illinois State Fair to 4-H members in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, and Horses as an educational activity at the Illinois State Fair to promote youth development and personal growth. Three $1,000 scholarships will be provided in horses and three $1,000 scholarships will be provided in dairy. A total of nine $1,000 scholarships will be provided in a combined contest for beef, sheep, and swine contestants. Contest Dates Horse: July (TBA each year) Dairy: Aug. (TBA each year) Combined Beef/Sheep/Swine; Aug. (TBA each year)

Superior Young Producer Scholarship Guidelines for Contest The SYPA contest is open to any youth 14 years of age or older (on Jan. 1) who are current Illinois 4-H members who are enrolled in that project. Participants do not have to be exhibiting animals at the Illinois State Fair in order to participate in the SYPA contest. Entries are requested prior to the State Fair Junior Shows and available at the Illinois State Fair website. A participant may receive only one scholarship throughout their career. Further, after receiving a scholarship in any of the specie award areas, the eligible 4-H member may participate in other specie award programs in following years but will be eligible to receive phase awards only. In order to receive a scholarship, the 4-H post-secondary trade school, or advanced educational program. Scholarship monies are paid directly by the Illinois 4-H Foundation to the institution where the student is enrolled. Sponsors CME sponsors awards for the Beef, Sheep, and Swine contests. The Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association and the Illinois State Fair provide award plaques.

LOIS BRITT MEMORIAL PORK INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP

Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Sponsored by CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation This scholarship provides 10 - $2,500 scholarships to youth pursuing a career in the pork industry. Apply nppc.org/programs/scholarships. Deadline is generally by January 4 or 5 each year.

Where to find Award & Scholarship Applications Scholarship applications can be found on the Illinois 4-H website at: Award applications can be found on the Illinois 4-H website at: IMPORTANT TIP: FILL OUT APPLICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY – NOT HAND WRITTEN.

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