Recognition/Awards

Those receiving project recognition for the first time will receive a plaque. Bars that may be added to the plaque will be given to those who submit an application that continues to show growth in the following years.

 

Record Keeping Worksheet  - Basic                           

     Record Keeping Worksheet- Experienced 

All Record Keeping Worksheets 

Dallas County Special Recognition Awards

To apply for a Specialty Award, you will.

  1. Complete Dallas County 4-H Project Award Coversheet
  2. Complete Dallas County 4-H Yearly Summary
  3. Complete specific requirements for specialized awards

You may use additional pages for supporting documentation such as pictures, newspaper clippings, financial records or digital/video equivalent                                                               

Horton Award

Recognizes members who have completed at least one project record keeping system and one year in the 4-H program who show outstanding work in several project areas, accomplishments and 4-H activities. This award is available to youth who have just completed grades 4 through 6. Sponsored by Roger Horton. (3-5)*

Additional requirements for this award- In a short paragraph answer the following

  • What is leadership to you?  Identify your 4-H leadership experiences and how you have         used at least 1 project area you have completed as a leadership opportunity. 
  • Share how your 4-H knowledge, participation, and accomplishments have met the             needs of others in your family, club, school and community.

Members can only receive this award one time in their 4-H career. 

First Year Intermediate/Senior Award

Recognizes First year members who have completed one year in the 4-H program at least one project record keeping system and who shows outstanding work in several project areas, accomplishments and 4-H activities. This award is available to youth who have completed grades 7 through 12. (1 award given)

Outstanding Intermediate Award

Recognizes members who have completed at least one project record keeping system and shows outstanding work in several project areas, accomplishments and 4-H activities. This award is available to youth who have just completed 7th or 8th grade. (2-3 awards given)

Dallas County Leadership/Service Award

Recognizes outstanding leadership and service qualities in 4-H, school and community. This award is available to youth who have completed 9th  through 12th  grade. Sponsored by Dallas County Farm Bureau and Dallas County Youth Committee. (2 awards given)

Additional requirements for this award-

  • In 500 words or less, how have you demonstrated leadership and service in 4-H, your community and/or school?
Outstanding Senior Award

Recognizes a member who has completed one project record keeping system and shows outstanding work in several project areas, accomplishments and 4-H activities. This award is available to youth who have completed grades 9 through 12. Sponsored by Perry Kiwanas. (1award given)

Achievement

Recognizes outstanding personal growth in a variety of 4-H projects and programs. This award is available to youth who have completed 10th  or 11th  grades with three years or more in 4-H. Sponsored by the Dallas County Youth Committee. (1award given)

Additional requirements for this award-

  • In 500 words or less, how have you demonstrated personal growth through your 4-H projects and activities and what impact has that had on others?
Agriculture

Recognizes outstanding personal growth through participation in a variety of agriculture projects. This award is available to youth who have completed 10th  or 11th  grade and have 3 years or more in 4-H. Sponsored by the Dallas County Youth Committee (1 award given)

Additional requirements for this award-

  • In 500 words or less, you have you demonstrated personal growth through your   4-H agricultural projects and activities and what impact has that had on others?

 

Project Areas

Animals

  • Beef
  • Dairy Cattle
  • Dairy Goat
  • Meat Goats
  • Dog
  • Horse and Pony
  • Pets 
  • Poultry
  • Rabbit
  • Sheep
  • Swine
  • Veterinary Science

Family & Consumer Sciences

  • Child Development
  • Clothing and Fashion
  • Consumer Management
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Health
  • Home Improvement
  • Sewing and Needle Arts

Agriculture & Natural Resources

  • Crop Production
  • Environment/Conservation
  • Horticulture
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Safety in Shooting Sports

Personal Development

  • Citizenship
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Self-determined

Creative Arts

  • Music
  • Photography
  • Visual Art

Science & Engineering

  • Mechanics
  • Woodworking
  • Aerospace
  • Biological & Chemical Science
  • Computers
  • Digital story telling
  • Earth Climate
  • GPS/GIS
  • Robotics 

To apply for a Project Award, you will.

  1. Complete Dallas County 4-H Project Award Coversheet
  2. Complete Dallas County 4-H Yearly Summary
  3. Complete Project records for animals or static exhibits

 You may use additional pages for supporting documentation such as pictures, newspaper clippings,financial records or digital/video equivalent