GUIDELINES
- 4-H members 3rd grade and older are eligible to apply for these recognition awards.
- Ask your General Leader or the Extension Office for application forms.
- The deadline for application is when the record books are due at the county level.
- A member is not required to have earned previous levels of recognition in order to earn any other level as long as they meet the requirements.
- A member is not required to earn a recognition award every year, however, requirements for recognition must be met during the current 4-H year in which the member wants to be recognized.
- Only one Achievement Award may be received in any given year.
- A member may receive the Clover Award one (1) time.
- Awards will be as follows:
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- Clover Award – Rosette
- Emerald Award – Medallion Pin
- Sapphire Award – Plaque
- Ruby Award – Plaque & Pen
- Diamond Award – Rosette & $50 Savings Bond
* Activity/Event Options may not be used two (2) years in a row.
* Applications are due to your General Leader when your Club Record Books are due.
* All items must be completed during the current 4-H year. Members must have been enrolled in 4-H at least one (1) year and should complete the following minimum requirements. 
- Attend 50% or more of your 4-H club meetings.
- Attend one (1) countywide event (other than the fair).
- Turn your completed 4-H record book in to your General Leader.
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* All items must be completed during the current 4-H year. Members must have been enrolled in 4-H at least one (1) year and should complete the following minimum requirements.
- Attend 50% or more of your 4-H club meetings.
- Give a demonstration or talk at a 4-H club meeting (not project meeting).
- Turn your completed 4-H record book in to your General Leader.
- Participate in two (2) countywide or regional events (other than the fair). Participation means actually taking part, exhibiting, presenting, or doing something positive in the event, not merely attending.
- Complete two (2) activity/event options of your choice. (May not be the same events/activities as
1-4 above). Must be different from those used in the prior year for any level.
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* All items must be completed during the current 4-H year. Members must have been enrolled in 4-H at least two (2) years and should complete the following minimum  requirements.
- Attend 50% or more of your 4-H club meetings.
- Give a demonstration or talk at a 4-H club meeting (not project meeting).
- Turn your completed 4-H record book in to your General Leader.
- Serve as chair or active participant of a 4-H club committee. Name the committee and tell about your role.
- Participate in a county demonstration, speech or judging contest. Participation means actually taking part, exhibiting, presenting, or doing something positive in the event, not merely attending.
- Complete five (5) activity/event options of your choice. (May not be the same events/activities as
1-5 above). Must be different from those used in the prior year for any level.
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* All items must be completed during the current 4-H year. Members must have been enrolled in 4-H at least three (3) years and should complete the following minimum requirements:
- Attend 50% or more of your 4-H club meetings.
- Give a demonstration or talk at a 4-H club meeting (not project meeting).
- Turn your completed 4-H record book in to your General Leader.
- Assume a leadership role in one (1) or more club events such as chairman or active participant of a committee.
- Participate in a county demonstration, speech, or judging contest. Participation means actually taking part, exhibiting, presenting, or doing something positive in the event, not merely attending.
- Enroll and participate in the leadership project in the year during which you are applying for this recognition.
- Help two (2) or more new or younger members during the year in which you are applying for this recognition.
- Complete eight (8) activity/event options. (May not be the same events/activities as 1-7 above). Must be different from those used in the prior year for any level.
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* All items must be completed during the current 4-H year. Members must have been enrolled in 4-H at least four (4) years and should complete the following minimum requirements. The Diamond Achievement level is a special award for outstanding 4-H members. The maintenance of high standards for the Diamond Achievement  makes it special. To be eligible for the diamond achievement level, members must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Attend 50% or more of your 4-H club meetings.
- Give a demonstration or talk at a 4-H club meeting (not project meeting).
- Turn your completed 4-H record book in to your General Leader.
- Assume leadership in one (1) or more club events such as chairman or active participant of a committee.
- Participate in a county demonstration, speech or judging contest. Participation means actually taking part, exhibiting, presenting or doing something positive in the event, not merely attending.
- Organize and implement a community service on behalf of 4-H at the community, county or state level. You will need to explain the service, what was done, how you helped, your leadership role, and what was accomplished. (Service must have been organized by the member showing their leadership role; member may recruit others to complete the project).
- Complete twelve (12) activity/event options of your choice. At least two (2) of these options must be new ones not completed before for a previous achievement award. (May not be the same as 1-6 above).
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