The 4-H program offers a lot of different awards to give youth and adults the incentive to keep "Making the Best, Better." The 4-H application is an organized presentation of what has been learned and accomplished in 4-H. Filling out an achievement application does take some work but when accurately and carefully assembled, it is a useful tool for determining progress and personal growth throughout the 4-H'ers career, and will serve as a resource when applying for college scholarships and creating your resume.
Achievement Application and Diamond Clover Applications are due November 1 at the Buffalo County Extension Office.
Diamond Clover Application Information
Beaver Creekers Award
This award is two $50 cash awards to recognize excellence of 4-H’ers who compete in county, district, state, and national contests, who have developed leadership skills, who have livestock production knowledge. One $50 cash award will be presented to a 4-H youth in the intermediate age group (11-13) and one $50 cash award to a 4-H youth in the senior age group (14-19).
Award Requirements: Compete in at least 2 of the following areas: Speech, Presentations, and Livestock Judging. Mandatory participation in livestock showmanship (in one of the following divisions: cattle, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goats and meat goats). An Achievement Application must be completed. Check the award area on the 4-H Achievement Application Cover Sheet to be considered for this award. This award can only be given one time to an individual competing in each age division.
Buffalo Belles Horsemanship Award
This award is one $50 cash award for each age category: 8-13 and 14-18 in the current year. The selection is based on enrollment in the 4-H Horse project, attendance of club meetings, participation in local horse shows and county fair. To apply, 4-H’ers must complete the Achievement Application Cover Sheet, complete the "Light Horse Project Record Book" and write an essay on “What my 4-H horse project means to me.”
Gloria Hanna Memorial Award
Award criteria includes involvement in pre-fair contests, County fair exhibits, family and consumer science experiences, leadership and community service. 4-H’ers must complete an Achievement Application in order to apply. Two $100 cash prizes are awarded based on age. Two age groups are 8-11 year-old category and 12 and older category.