Adams County 4-H Golden Clover Criteria – 12/11/06 approved by Adams County 4-H Council
Golden Clover Award will recognize two (2) Adams County 4-Hers for their outstanding well-rounded 4-H career.
The purpose of the Golden Clover Award:
Recognize two (2) Adams County 4-Hers for exceptional achievement
The Golden Clovers (the year following being chosen) will:
- Promote 4-H throughout the county
- Take part in pre-fair and fair activities, Achievement night, Volunteer Recognition, etc.
- Be an ambassador for the Adams County 4-H program to other organizations.
In recognition of being designated as the Adams County 4-H Golden Clover will receive:
- A gold clover pin when named as Golden Clover (4-H Council).
- A Golden Clover paperweight at the end of their service (4-H Council).
- A cash award after their year of service from the Adams County Ag. Society.
Criteria:
- To receive the award you must be at least 15 years old (4-H age)
- Must have at least one more year of eligibility in the youth portion of the Adams County 4-H program
- Can only win the award once
- Sign the expectation agreement to fulfill duties and enroll in Adams County 4-H program
The Golden Clover application form will be scored and judged by another county from the south central part of Nebraska
The Golden Clover application form will be due in the Adams County Extension Office the same date as the Career Portfolios for county awards
Golden Clover application form will be divided into 5 different divisions – with points allotted to each division as follows:
- Projects - 20 Points (maximum 800 words)
Two (2) paragraphs on two (2) project areas participated in where growth can be demonstrated over their 4-H career.
One (1) paragraph on what other project areas were taken to indicate the 4-Her’s career is well rounded.
- 4-H Activities – 20 Points (maximum 800 words)
Two (2) paragraphs on two (2) activities participated in where growth can be demonstrated over their 4-H career.
One (1) paragraph on what other 4-H activities were participated in that indicates the 4-Her’s career is well rounded.
- 4-H Leadership - 30 Points (maximum 800 words)
One page indicating offices, committees, boards, serving in leadership roles – such as workshop helper, superintendent, etc.
- Community Service - 20 Points (Maximum 400 words)
One-Half page indicating 4-H community service activities.
One-Half page indicating community service activities outside of 4-H.
- 4-H Story “Why I should be selected as the Golden Clover for Adams County” – 10 Points (Maximum 400 words)
One-page story written to the title.
Application form will be either typewritten or computer generated (12 point – Times Roman – one (1) inch margins top and bottom and one-half (1/2) inch margins sides. No attachments allowed. Spelling and grammar will be considered.
Online application is available!
Golden Clover Application Form
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