Awards
Otoe County 4-H recognizes and awards individuals and groups for outstanding achievements and contributions to their community, club, and their own personal development.
Achievement Application for Otoe County
The 4-H Achievement Application is an organized presentation of what has been learned and accomplished in 4-H. When accurately and carefully assembled, it is a useful tool for determining progress and personal growth. Careful planning and recording of facts and the selection of only the most important information is essential to preparing a neat, complete, and organized application.
Otoe County 4-H members of 4-H age (8+) are eligible to apply for a variety of special county awards, along with state awards.
All Otoe County youth applying for special county awards must use the 4-H Achievement Application.
Otoe County Leader of Excellence Nomination
Otoe county 4-H families are invited to nominate a current Otoe County 4-H leader for the Tribute to 4-H Leader Excellence Award. Criteria are listed in the application, which is due to the Extension Office by October 1.
Otoe County Club Community Pride Application
Otoe County 4-H Clubs are invited to apply for the Club Community Pride Award. This award is an opportunity for clubs to celebrate and share their work within the Otoe County community.
State Level Awards
Club Grants
Otoe County 4-H Grants
The Otoe County 4-H Foundation has allocated funding to provide grants to the Otoe County 4-H members and 4-H clubs to strengthen 4-H in Otoe County. The mission of the Otoe County 4-H Foundation is to enhance 4-H programming, secure financial support for local 4-H programs, and to develop area youth for future generations. Successful grants would assist the 4-H Foundation in achieving its mission. Grant requests can be between $50 and $500. Deadlines are October 31st and February 28th each year. A new 4-H Foundation policy is that 4-H clubs are limited to submitting two grants per year.
Application for Otoe County 4-H Grant
Scholarships
Otoe County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
The Otoe County 4-H Foundation offers five $1,500 scholarships to be given annually to deserving high school seniors who are current Otoe County 4-H members. Applications are due January 7th to the Extension Office in Otoe County.
Otoe County 4-H Foundation Miyoshi Family Leadership Scholarship
Due to the generosity of the Miyoshi family, the Otoe County 4-H Foundation is offering one $1,000 scholarship to be given annually to a deserving high school senior who is currently an Otoe County 4-H member, either as a registered 4-H club member or as a registered 4-H independent member. Applications are due January 7th to the Extension Office in Otoe County.
Otoe County 4-H Foundation Gigstad Family Leadership Scholarship
Due to the generosity of the Gigstad family, the Otoe County 4-H Foundation is offering one $1,000 scholarship to be given annually to a deserving high school senior who is currently an Otoe County 4-H member, either as a registered 4-H club member or as a registered 4-H independent member. The 4-H member must list in Otoe County and pursue a degree in either animal science or veterinary science. Applications are due January 7th to the Extension Office in Otoe County.
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships
Midwest Messenger Scholarship Opportunity for 4-H and FFA Students