The 4-H Awards Program is designed to recognize youth for their project work, leadership, and personal growth and development. The Awards Year runs the same as the 4-H year (September 1 through August 31).
Project Completion Pin
Project Completion Pin Forms are due to the Brazoria County Extension Office by
June 30th, 5 pm. They can also be emailed to Cassidy Smolik cassidy.smolik@ag.tamu.edu
Multiple Project Pins may be applied for. Please see the Project Completion Pin Categories below to decide what pins can be applied for.
Clover Kids can only apply for these Project Pins: Dog Care & Training Pin, Food & Nutrition Pin, Clothing & Textiles Pin, Healthy Living Pin, Gardening & Horticulture Pin, Rabbits/Cavy Pin, Robotics Pin, and Outdoor Education & Recreation Pin
Members who completed Project Pin applications, and/or competed at county, district, or state 4-H events will be eligible for an end of year gift. End of year gifts will be emailed to family email in 4-H Online. Members must attend end of year awards program to receive end of year gift.
***** There will no longer be a monetary award given with project pins. Please see the Texas 4-H Management Financial Guide 2021 – 2021, Section 4.10 for details*****
Project Completion Pin Form
Project Completion Form 2023-2024
Project Completion Pin Categories
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Star Awards
Star Awards Intent Form & Record book Due to 4-H Office – May 20th
Star Awards Interviews -May 23rd
The Star Awards are a series of awards showing progression of the 4-H members involvement, including growth and diversification of both the 4-H member and their projects/events. This is achieved by submitting a 4-H Recordbook, which will be evaluated by judges and displays members project work and achievement, leadership, and personal growth and development. The Star Awards series begins with Junior Level Awards the “Bronze Star” (Step 1) and “Green Star” awards (Step 2). Next is the Intermediate awards: The “Rising Star” (Step 3) – and “Silver Star” (Step 4). Our Senior level awards are the, Danforth “I Dare You” National Award and the “Gold Star” (Steps 5 and 6).
Each award may only be received once
These awards were designed to be received in the sequence stated, but being a prior recipient of an award is not a requirement. Once you have received a step award you may not apply for a lower step award (no regression).
For more information on each award you can click on the links below.
![]() Junior Level Award |
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![]() Intermediate Level Award |
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![]() Senior Level Award |
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Past Award Winners
Bronze Star | Green Star | Rising Star |
Silver Star | Danforth “I Dare You” Award | Gold Star |
Intent to Apply When you come to drop off your recordbook you will fill out the Intent to Apply form and sign up for an interview time. _______________________________________________________________________ Gives 4-H members the opportunity to earn points for their 4-H Club to see who can be the ultimate 4-H Club for the year. Opportunities include attendance at county meetings, representing your club at district and state events, fundraising, and much more! Each year the Battle of the Clover list and points will be evaluated and decided on by the 4-H Agent and updated for the new year. Points will be maintained by the 4-H Office and will be posted to the Google Sheet on the 4-H Website. Deadline: Battle of the clover points begin the day after the 2023 Awards Program, and ends July 20th, 2024. Points earned between July 20th and the 2024 Awards Program will be added to 2024-2025 year points. For club and project meeting reports please email them to cassidy.smolik@ag.tamu.edu until 4-H Online allows reports to be turned in online. Current Standings For The 2023-2024 4-H Year Rules Point System Nominations Due to 4-H Office – June 1st Salute to Excellence Nomination Form This form is used to recognize two outstanding 4-H Adult Leaders. One male and one female can be nominated from each Brazoria County 4-H Club. Community service gives 4-Hers the opportunity to give Community Service Application and Log Community Service Logs and Summations Due to 4-H Office – June 30th _______________________________________________________________________ Graduation from high school is a milestone in any youths life. The Parent’s Association of Brazoria County 4-H would like to mark the event by giving all active 4-H seniors a token to display all their hard work and dedication to the 4-H program. The Parent’s Association ask seniors to select either Cords or Stoles of Gratitude to wear during your graduation ceremony to show your 4-H accomplishments on your special day. Cords or Stoles Submission Form This form is not yet available.Battle of the Clovers
5 Points
10 Points
20 Points
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Salute to Excellence
This award was created to recognize two outstanding 4-H adult leaders from the Brazoria County 4-H clubs. Enter below to submit your nomination.
Salute to Excellence
Past Award Winners
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Club Community Service Award
back to their community and grow and develop leadership skills. The Club Community Service Award was created to acknowledge the club who has grown and developed from community service.
Senior Cords and Stoles of Gratitude
DEADLINE IS APRIL 3rd, 2024