Story County 4-H’ers and volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments during the Story County 4-H Awards Program held at Gates Hall on Sunday, October 25. Awards were given to over 200 4-H’ers and 50 volunteers. It was a great celebration to congratulate 4-H’ers on their project accomplishments and achievements this past year and to thank volunteers for their years of service.
Volunteers share their knowledge and guidance with the 4-H’ers in one or more volunteer roles. These roles may include serving as a club leader, offering a project workshop, being a county fair superintendent, preparing a newsletter, serving on the 4-H Youth Development Committee, and more.
4-H’ers were recognized for completing their first year in 4-H, completing club officer roles, and overall club achievement awards as determined by the club leaders. They also had the opportunity to receive participation awards by completing requirements that included attending a county event and participating in a communication experience. Some 4-H’ers submitted an application for an award in a project area by submitting their related project records. 4-H’ers who submitted applications for the top county 4-H awards also completed an interview with two evaluators. The awards program also provided a great opportunity to recognize youth for their state 4-H accomplishments.
Recognition provides a great opportunity to celebrate youth, volunteers, and the 4-H program. The 4-H program provides great experiences for youth and adults to learn together and from each other. Youth develop a great sense of team work and grow skills in leadership, citizenship, communication, and other life skills through their 4-H experience.
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Click to see Photos from the Award Program
To learn more about the 4-H program, contact ISU Extension – Story County at 220 H Ave in Nevada, by phone 515-382-6551, email xstory@iastate.edu, or website www.extension.iastate.edu/story. Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.