4-H Awards and Trips
TRIP AWARDS
Dear 4-H members and families,
We’re reaching the end of another 4-H year and I hope you’ve had a great one! Here is the information for the 4-H member awards, new this year, 4-H Project Awards are open to youth in 5th grade this fall. The 4-H Member Awards and Scholarships application process is for youth interested in receiving scholarships to attend 4-H educational experiences (trips), open to youth in 7th grade this fall.
The 4-H Project Based Awards are for youth seeking recognition for their hard work on 4-H projects and fair participation, and are now open to youth in 5th grade this fall!
Both applications are due by September 2, 2025.
There are two application processes:
4-H Member Awards and Scholarships-7th grade and up Requirements
- Resume (follow template directions)
- 1 short essay answering the question “What do you hope to learn from this educational experience?
- Education Experience Preference form
- Recommendation from a 4-H adult volunteer
- Complete an interview
4-H Project Based Awards- 5th grade and up Requirements
- Application form
- Short essay answer questions on up to 2 of your favorite 4-H projects
- 4-H projects fair participation form
- You can download and fill out all of the forms using the button below:
Planning Workshop
There will be one workshop available for youth to get help with the application on Monday, August 11th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This will take place at the Extension office in the Courthouse. If you need help outside of this time, please email me and I can gladly meet with you individually.
4-H Educational Program/ Trip Opportunities: see the link below for more information!
Douglas County 4-H Travel Policies- this document lists how the costs associated with educational experiences will be covered by the Leaders’ Association and by the participant
Interviews
Interviews are required for youth completing the 4-H Member Award and Scholarship application. This will be scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025 between 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse. I will contact you to schedule a time that works for you.
Awards Ceremony
Lastly, save the date of October 19, 2025 for the Douglas County 4-H Awards Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. at Amnicon Town Hall.
If you need help with your applications, you can call me at 715-395-1365 or email me at katelin.stenroos@wisc.edu with your questions. All of you deserve recognition for your 4-H work and I hope you take advantage of this rewarding opportunity!
Additional documents to view for your interview.
General Award Forms
Individual Community Service form – Individual Community Service Award Nomination Form
Family of the Year Nomination Form – Family of the Year
Banner Club Award Form- Banner club award form
