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KITSAP COUNTY 4-H YEAR END AWARDS

4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Youth work throughout the year on hands-on projects in areas like science, health, art, agriculture and civic engagement, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Youth can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4-H experience.

Year End Awards are designed to honor 4-H youth by recognizing their growth, achievements, accomplishments, and participation in their project(s) all year long.

Awards Applications Due Date: 2^nd Tuesday in October by 4PM to the Kitsap County 4-H office or Kitsap County 4-H Council. If delivering to the Kitsap County 4-H office,
please call to make an appointment. Additional drop off locations and times will be sent out via clubs, email or social media pages.

Awards Celebration Event Date: Event typically takes place in early November to celebrate the accomplishments of the youth for the previous 4-H year (October – September). 4-H youth will be sent invitations if they will be receiving an award. Those not receiving awards may also attend to support the overall 4-H youth. More information about the awards celebration will be sent out via clubs, emails or social media pages.

Awards Types: There are two types of awards, those in which the youth apply for and those in which leaders or superintendents designate or nominate.

Leader or Superintendent Nominated or Designated Awards: (Google form links will be sent to Club Leaders and Superintendents only to submit for some of the below awards).
- Recognition Awards are awarded to the youth that have successfully completed a project and their club leader has submitted their successful completion to the awards committee. Please note: Cloverbuds are only eligible for Cloverbud Recognition award and not individual project awards.
- Kitsap County 4-H Teen Leader of the Year
- Kitsap County 4-H Record Keeping Award
- Kitsap County 4-H Spirit of 4-H
- Archery Taxophilite Award
- Archery Record Keeping Award
- Superintendent Awards
Youth Applied for Awards:
- Achievement awards are applied for by 4-H youth. There is a separate form for each project area.
- Please note: Cloverbuds are not eligible for Achievement awards.
- Submission of award application does not guarantee one will receive the award.
- Steps to Apply
  - Determine which awards you believe you excelled in for the 4-H year.
  - Print and complete the Awards cover sheet.
    - Achievement Awards Cover Sheet
  - Print out each project’s award form to which you are applying. Read qualifications for each application, as they vary, and if qualify and seeking achievement award, complete the application in its entirety.
  - Submit the coversheet, achievement award application and your completed record book to the Kitsap 4-H Council or Kitsap 4-H Extension office by the due date listed above.
- Youth Applied for Award Applications – Click on the title of the Award Application below for each application
  - Animal Projects
  - Non-Animal Projects
    - Archery Achievement Award Application
    - Clothing and Textiles Achievement Award Application
      (Includes sewing and needle art)
    - Engineering & Technology Achievement Award Application
      (Includes Computer Technology, Engines, Tractors, Robotics, Rocketry, Wood Science, Geospatial, Models & Bicycles)
    - Entomology & Bees Achievement Award Application
    - Environmental Stewardship Achievement Award Application
      (Includes Forestry, Geology, Wildlife & Fisheries and Biological Sciences)
    - Food & Nutrition Achievement Award Application
    - Outdoor Education & Recreation Achievement Award Application
    - Photography Achievement Award Application
    - Plant Science Achievement Award Application
    - Visual Arts Achievement Award Application
  - Other

Awards Handbook: For more support to complete the applications above, review the below Handbook.

Awards Handbook