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. The 4-H Member Awards and Scholarships application process is for youth interested in receiving scholarships to attend 4-H educational experiences (trips). The 4-H Project Based Awards are for youth seeking recognition for their hard work on 4-H projects and fair participation. Both applications are open to any 4-H youth entering grade 7 and up this fall.
There are two application processes:
4-H Member Awards and Scholarships (below is required application steps)
- 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 (below is required steps)
4-H Project Based Awards (below is required steps)
- Application form
- Short essay answer questions on up to 2 of your favorite 4-H projects
- 4-H projects fair participation form
There will be one workshop available for youth to get help with the application on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 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.
Please pay close attention to the applications as the process has changed. These applications are a summary of your 4-H accomplishments over the past year. Included in this packet are all of the required forms, or they can be found on the website https://douglas.extension.wisc.edu/trips-awards-information/.
Interviews are required for youth completing the 4-H Member Award and Scholarship application. This will be scheduled for Monday, September 30th between 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Douglas County Courthouse. I will contact you to schedule a time that works for you.
Lastly, save the date of Sunday, October 27, 2024 for the Douglas County 4-H Awards Ceremony at 4:30 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!
4-H Educational Program/ Trip Opportunities: see the link below for more information!
More information about available education experiences can be found here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/
Douglas County 4-H Travel Polices- this document lists how the costs associated with educational experiences will be covered by the Leaders’ Association and by the participant
Forms and information
- Informational Letter
- 4-H Member Award and Scholarships
- Volunteer Recommendations Form
- 4-H Project Awards
Applications are due on Wednesday, September 23, 2024. Interviews will be on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Applications can be emailed to katelin.stenroos@wisc.edu or mailed/dropped off a the Extension Office.
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
