4-H Awards Available

Adams County 4-H Awards

The 4-H Council has adapted the award process to try to fit the needs of our county.  Adams County Awards entries are due in the Extension Office the First Monday in October by 5:00 PM. This deadline is for the Award Application, Adams County Achievement Application, Golden Clover, and Diamond Clover applications.

Adams County 4-H Members have the opportunity to participate in county and state awards and opportunities.  A 4-H’er will need to complete each application that fits the awards that they would like to be considered.

  1. Adams County Award Application – this if for the County Project Medals only.  Any youth 8 to 18 years old can fill this out to apply for the County Project Medals. It is focused on the current year’s achievements. This is due First Monday in October by 5:00 PM.
  2. Adams County Achievement Application – Special County Awards - this is an additional form required for those older youth (ages 14 – 18) that are interested in applying for the Chamber 4-H Event Scholarship, Outstanding Leadership, Golden Clover, and Adams County Tribland candidate. This is due First Monday in October by 5:00 PM.
  3. Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application – this is for our oldest youth (ages 15 -18) that are applying for Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships, National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference. This is due in early January. See their website for further information.

A great resource for you is to review the "Awards Guidance Sheet".

Need additional Help? Please call and schedule an Awards Work Sessions with Beth or Julie to help get you started, answer questions, or review your award application. 

Watch a 4 minute video of Beth and Julie explaining the "Why" our 4-H members should complete an awards application.

County Awards

Adams County 4-H Award Entry Form Only must accompany your application(s).

Adams County Award Application This is a fillable form for County Project medals that includes the Entry Form

Adams County Achievement Application: Special Awards

The Adams County Achievement Application is for those older youth (ages 14 – 18) that are interested in applying for the Chamber 4-H Event Scholarship, Outstanding Leadership, Golden Clover, and Adams County Tribland candidate.  The Adams County 4-H Award Entry Form must also accompany this application.

Golden Clover Application Criteria

Diamond Clover


Great award to show progress throughout 4-H Career!
Application Information 

4-H - State and National Awards

Nebraska 4-H Annual Achievement Application

This is application process and will be used for the selection of State and national awards including the selection of delegates to National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference.  Information on other possible awards and opportunities for Individuals or 4-H Clubs is available at Nebraska 4-H Awards and Recognitions.