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Recognition and Awards

There are many ways to recognize the fabulous youth and volunteers of 4-H! Some awards require a nomination, and some awards require an application. We encourage members and volunteers to use the links below to learn more about each award and submit nominations and applications for eligible and deserving individuals by the due dates noted. The Snohomish County 4-H Awards Ceremony is held on the opening night of Fair on the Courtyard Stage at 7 pm.

Questions about awards may be directed to the 4-H Office: 425-357-6044 | snoco.4h@wsu.edu.

Awards for Youth

Deadlines in parentheses

• 4-H Jacket Award (July 1)
• Outstanding Exhibitor Award (Aug. 1)
• Achievement Pins (July 1)
• Club Seal of Achievement (Aug. 5)
• STEM Patch Award – Program Information
• Teen Leader of the Year (July 4-H Council meeting)
• Record Book Awards (Oct. 15)

National 4-H Awards

• Youth in Action ($5000 scholarship and more)

Awards for Adult Volunteers

• 4-H Jacket Award (July 1)
• Impact Award, Clover Award, Outstanding Volunteer Patch (July 1)
• Snohomish County 4-H Volunteer of the Year (July 4-H Council meeting)
• 4-H Program level Volunteer of the Year (July 1)

State-level Awards (Note: Contact 4-H office for correct address to submit nominations for state level awards.)

• Salute to Excellence
  • Salute to Excellence WA State
  • Salute to Excellence Lifetime award WA State

• 4-H Hall of Fame (July 1)
• Alumni Award (Aug. 1)
• Heather Rider Award for young adults (Aug. 1)
• WA State Friend of 4-H Award (Aug. 1)
• Staff Award (Aug. 1)

Award for Community Supporters

• Friend of Snohomish County 4-H Nomination Form (pdf) (July 4-H Council meeting)

Grants

• Apply for a grant from Snohomish County 4-H Council