Brazoria County 4-H Awards Program Objective

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

National 4-H Project Pins were created to acknowledge youth who have completed a 4-H project during the 4-H year.

A 4-H Project has four components:

Learning Experiences of 6 or more sequential learning experiences of 20-60 minutes in length totaling 2 hours or more.
Community Service
Leadership
Exhibition of Project Work

The National 4-H Project Pins will be awarded at our 4-H Awards Program each year. The Brazoria County Parents Association is developing a paper application that will need to be filled out by each 4-H member applying for project pins.

*Applications will close on June 30th*

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Brazoria County 4-H Recognition Scholarships

In order for 4-H members to receive their 4-H Recognition Scholarship at the annual 4-H Awards Program members must fill out the application to receive their recognition scholarship. The application will include a list of contests and events for members to check off that they participated or competed in during the 4-H year. This application must be filled out by July 1st every year in order to be recognized at the Brazoria County 4-H Awards Program.

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Star Awards

Star Awards Intent Form & Record book Due to 4-H Office – June 1st

Star Awards Interviews – TBD

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

Intermediate Level Award

Senior Level Award

Senior level Award

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.

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Battle of the Clovers

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.

For club and project meeting reports please email them to cassidy.meyer@ag.tamu.edu until 4-H Online allows reports to be turned in online.

Current Standings For The 2020-2021 4-H Year

Rules

Participants must be an active 4-H member or parent Volunteer in 4-H Connect, 3rd -12th grade for 4-H members, to earn points.
Points will be awarded to your Primary Club in 4-H Online.
Points will be tracked by the County 4-H Office, September 1st through July 31st.
Verification of participation in 4-H events will come from 4-H Online. Always take a picture of you at the event just in case.
For volunteers participating in virtual or in-person district and state trainings, please take a screenshot and send it to cassidy.meyer@ag.tamu.edu to earn points.
The 4-H Office will make the edits to Battle of the Clovers each year and will have the final say on the Point System.

Point System

5 Points

For each enrolled 4-H Volunteer that attends a Parent Association meeting (up to 3 members=15 points) 1 additional point for each additional 4-H Volunteer that attends. Representatives cannot include Parent Association Officers.
For each enrolled 4-H member that attends a County Council meeting (up to 3 members=15 points) 1 additional point for each additional 4-H member that attends. Representatives cannot include County Council Officers.
For each month your 4-H Club posts a Facebook picture from that month’s 4-H Club meeting, must post on Brazoria County 4-H Facebook page.
For each club project meeting report your 4-H club turns into 4-H Online/emailed to agent within one week of your project meeting – must have a minimum of 5 participants and can earn points for up to 4 project meetings a month.
For every $500 raised in the county fundraisers.

10 Points

For every 4-H Club monthly summary turned into 4-H Online/emailed to the agent within one week of your monthly 4-H Club meeting.
For each 4-H member that competes at a District 9 4-H event.
For each 4-H member that attends a District 9 Council Meeting.
For each 4-H member who enters a 4-H Recordbook at the county level.
For each 4-H member that attends Jr. Leadership Lab.
For each 4-H member that attends Leadership Lab.
For each 4-H Volunteer that attends an in-person or virtual district or state training (must send in proof).
For each club that gets points in at least 5 columns.

20 Points

For each 4-H Club submitting an annual 4-H Club Community Service Log by the posted due date.
For each Tractor Supply Company 4-H promotional Paper Clover Campaign (Fall campaign is a club poster). Must take a picture and post on the Brazoria County 4-H Facebook page.
For each member that competes at a Texas 4-H Contest.
For each state 4-H ambassador or state council representative in the club
For each club that gets points in at least 10 columns.

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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.

Nominations Due to 4-H Office – June 1st

Salute to Excellence Nomination Form

Salute to Excellence

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.

Nominee*
First Last
Please use the person's actual name. If nominee is selected, it will be used on their plaque.
Nominee's Email*
Nominee's Phone*
Gender*
Please list gender of nominee as only one male, and one female from each club can be nominated.
4-H Club*
Please select the club your nominee is affiliated with.
Years*
Please list the number of years of service your nominee has as a 4-H volunteer.
Beginnings*
How did this leader become first involved in 4-H
Script*
Write a short script that could be used when presenting the award to the nominee, if selected. Include the person’s most outstanding accomplishments in 4-H as a leader.
Impact in 4-H*
What specific impacts has this person’s contributions had on 4-H members, parents, other volunteers and the program in general? (Focus on youth and / or volunteer development.)
Impact in education and other programs*
What impact has this person’s leadership had on youth, adults and the community through overall extension programs and/or educational efforts by other agencies or organizations?
Your Name*
First Last
Your Email*
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Club Community Service Award

Community service gives 4-Hers the opportunity to give 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.

Community Service Log and Summation

Community Service Logs and Summations Due to 4-H Office – July 1st

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Senior Cords and Stoles of Gratitude

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.

4-H Stole of Gratitude

4-H Graduation Cords

DEADLINE IS APRIL 2nd

Cords or Stoles Submission Form