Recognitions
Recognitions
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You can achieve pins and certificates to recognize different levels of accomplishment. Our competitions use a Danish judging system, which grades entrants based on a set scorecard or standard. Your work and effort are judged against standards, not compared to others.
The 4-H Record Book and the Achievement Program are optional and separate programs.
The 4-H Record Book and the Achievement Program are optional and separate programs.
4-H Record Book
4-H Record Book
A 4-H Record Book is a standard record of your activities in 4-H - your projects, activities, events, skills development and learning experiences.
4-H Record Books are a great start for your 4-H Resume.
Achievement Program
Achievement Program
The Achievement Program gives you incentives to find and use your Spark to make a positive difference in the world.
In 4-H youth can find a place to belong, to matter, and to be seen.
In 4-H youth can find a place to belong, to matter, and to be seen.
As you grow in 4-H, you will start building skills and experiences that can support you in life. Youth who continue with 4-H for more years are
4-H Resume
4-H Resume
For Senior 4-H'ers, a 4-H Resume summarizes your leadership roles and impacts in 4-H. The 4-H Resume is used as part of the application for Ambassador positions, in the Record Book, and also in the application for Higher Education 4-H Scholarships. This is also a great start to a professional resume when you're ready to look for jobs. See the 4-H Resume template (docx) to get started.
Higher Education Scholarships
Higher Education Scholarships
The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program supports continuing education after high school. Senior 4-H members qualify for 4-H scholarships upon graduation, and 4-H alumni can also apply for 4-H scholarships. See our Scholarships page to learn more.
Youth Awards
Youth Awards
(California)
The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of California 4-H members, volunteers, program staff, and groups
(California)
The California Diamond Clover is the highest achievement for which a 4-H youth member is recognized.
(National)
The 4-H Youth in Action program recognizes and highlights 4-H youth who demonstrate how 4-H changed their lives and equipped them to change the lives of others.
Volunteer Recognition
Volunteer Recognition
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
An individual who has volunteered for 4‑H less than 10 years.
Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award
Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award
An individual who has spent 10 or more years as a 4‑H volunteer.
(California)
The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of California 4-H members, volunteers, program staff, and groups
Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee
Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee
4-H Youth, Volunteers and Professionals on the Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee work together to improve the ways that 4-H'ers can be recognized for their growth and contribution to the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program.
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