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Incentives & Recognition

The Awards and Incentives Committee reviews, formulates, and evaluates 4-H Youth Development Incentives and Recognition, including:

  • Youth, volunteer, and staff Countywide recognition
  • 4-H County Stars Program including All Stars and Emerald Sub Committee
  • Stars
  • 4-H record book Sub-Committee
  • Pins, medals, and certificates
  • Scholarship Sub-Committee


The committee also takes into account the following priorities:

  • Identify and formulate non-competitive recognition
  • Create and coordinate new opportunities for members, staff, and volunteers
  • Educate and promote incentives and recognition countywide
  • Utilize research on youth development regarding competition
  • Create an open process - receive input from county staff, volunteers, and youth on proposed changes.

Achievement and Recognition Resource:

  • A list of club, county and state Incentives and Recognitions with description from state 4-H office. 
  • We may have additional requirements at club and county level for I&R to earn the award of recognition.  You will need to check under each category and application form for further requirements and rules.   
  • For more information achievement and recognition. 

Purchasing Pins and Recognition items for your club