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4-H Members and Families,

In Tarrant County, we are fortunate to have amazing volunteers who work diligently in support of our 4-H youth.  In an effort to provide public recognition, the following awards have been established.  A volunteer may receive each award only once.

4-H Adult Award Application 2025: https://forms.gle/HmzYjeSjeRDvjvW66

Youth and Adults are encouraged to submit nominations for the following awards.  More than one person can nominate an individual or organization.

Friend of 4-H Award 

This award is presented to a group, business, organization, or individual that has contributed to the development of the overall 4-H program in Tarrant County.

Alumni Award      

This award recognizes a former 4-Her who continues to support the 4-H program and has made significant contributions in the community in an effort to “Make the Best Better.”

Distinguished Leader Award

Each year, the Distinguished Leader Award recognizes an adult for his/her efforts to improve the 4-H program and make an impact on the 4-H members, not just within the local club, but at the county, district, and state level as well.

Due by Friday, July 25, 2025, by 5 p.m.

4-H Club Awards 2025: https://forms.gle/enrp71awLyPb8Co19

Only the manager for the 2024-2025 year, or their designee, should complete this form.

Award Descriptions

Honor Club Award

Clubs that meet 12 of the 16 standards of excellence.  By meeting these standards, clubs ensure proper management and leadership and can better fulfill the mission of making the best better.

Blue Ribbon Club Award 

This award is given in recognition to clubs that place the youth as their focus. Clubs that provide positive experiences and opportunities to grow for all of their members will be considered for this award.

Rising Star Club Award     

This award is given to clubs whose members are extensively engaged in club, county, district and state level events.  While members engaging in club activities is great, we strongly encourage our youth to experience 4-H more completely by partaking in activities at all levels.

You may choose to:

-Complete the Honor Club Application.
-Provide information for the Blue Ribbon and Rising Star Awards.
-Or complete both sections.

Due by Friday, July 25, 2025, by 5 p.m.

Kate Marshall, M.S.

Tarrant County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

200 Taylor Street, Suite 500 | Fort Worth, TX 76196

p: (817) 884-1553

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu | https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu