Awards & Scholarships
4-H Member Awards
4-H awards are one way to recognize members, volunteers, and clubs for the outstanding work they do in their club, community, country, and world.
Wisconsin 4-H Key Award
This is the highest state 4-H award earned by members who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their 4-H club and community.
- Grades 11-13
- Up to 7 recipients from Fond du Lac County
- Key Award Application
Citizenship Award
Recipients have contributed back to 4-H at several levels such as: project, club, county, district, state, or beyond. They will also have high participation, strong achievement, and various leadership and community service roles.
- Completed at least grade 11
- Two recipients from Fond du Lac County
- Citizenship Award Application
Leadership Award
Recipients display outstanding work as a youth leader on the club and county level, with emphasis on leadership, teaching, and sharing knowledge.
- Completed at least grade 9
- Maximum of 10 recipients from Fond du Lac County
- Leadership Award Application
Growth Achievement Award
Recipients have shown accomplishments in 4-H overall for an extended period of time. They show a positive attitude, involvement, growth, breadth and depth in projects, and in activities on the club and county level.
- Completed at least grade 9
- Maximum of 10 recipients from Fond du Lac County
- Growth Achievement Award Application
Kiwanis Award
Recipients are members who have shown growth in 4-H and display the potential to become future leaders and role models.
- 4-H members completing grades 6, 7, or 8
- Maximum of 15 recipients from Fond du Lac County
- Club leaders recommend recipients
Community Service Award
Service to the community is a fundamental principle of 4-H because involvement in service helps shape lifelong values. Members are eligible to recieve this award.
- Two to members in grades 5-8
- Two to members in grades 9-13
- Community Service Award Application
Officer Awards
Officer awards are determined based on the Officer Record Books, which are due to the UW-Extension office at the same time as member record books. Officer Record Book forms and award information can be found on the Club Leadership Page . The following positions are eligible for officer awards:
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Reporter or Historian
Project Awards
A 4-H member is given a project award for excellent work in a specific project. Members who are successful in two or more related projects are eligible for additional recognition and might receive an agriculture, arts & communication, home & family, mechanical sciene, or natural science award.
- Awards Order Form
- Award Tally Sheet
- Guide for Selecting Outstanding 4-H Record Books
- Policy on Awards
- Project Awards Available to 4-H Members
- Project Nomination Form
4-H Club Awards
Community Service Award
Service to the community is a fundamental principle of 4-H because involvement in service helps shape lifelong values. Clubs are eligible to recieve this award.
- One Small Club
- One Large Club
- Community Service Award Application
4-H Volunteer Awards
Any individual involved with Fond du Lac County 4-H may nominate an adult, business, or group who has provided continued support to the county 4-H Program for special recognition. Awards are presented at the annual 4-H Leader Banquet in the fall.
4-H Alumni Award
This award recognizes an individual who, at one time, was a 4-H member and currently shows much support for the 4-H program.
4-H Volunteer of the Year
This award recognizes an individual who has done an outstanding job of volunteering in the past year.
Friend of 4-H
This award recognizes an individual, business, or group from the community that has shown much support for the 4-H Program in a variety of ways.
Meritorious Leader
This award recognizes an individual who was never a 4-H member and currently shows much concern and responsibility as a 4-H Leader.
Community Awards
Consider nominating a 4-H member or leader for awards that are given by the community and other groups that support community service, leadership, and personal growth.
Cheers for Volunteers
- Recognize a youth and/or adult volunteer in Fond du Lac County
- Deadline is March 2012
- Cheers for Volunteers Website
GEMS Young Woman Leadership Award
- Recognize a young woman for demonstrating leadership ability and volunteer work
- Deadline is October 20, 2011
- Fond du Lac County GEMS Website
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for 4-H members that are graduating from high school this year. The Thuerwachter Scholarship applies to 4-H alumni as well.
County 4-H Scholarships
- Application
- Requirements
- Writing a Recommendation
- Scoring Rubric – Adult Leaders Association Scholarships
- Scoring Rubric – Teen Leaders Association Scholarships
4-H Project Scholarships
- Small Animal Scholarship Application
- Market Animal Livestock Scholarship Application
- National Shooting Sports Scholarship Application




