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4-H Club Organizational Leaders,
Please see information on special awards for the 4-H Achievement Award Program to be held on Wednesday, October 7 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Attached are application/nomination forms and requests for your response.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
1. Club Citizenship Reports
Citizenship certificates and gift go to clubs who complete the Club Citizenship report. Email completed Club Citizenship reports to Jean at jwalton@arapahoegov.com by 9/4 at the latest.
2. Club Secretary & Treasurer Books
All 4-H club secretaries and treasurers are to submit their club Secretary and Treasurer books for judging. Books will be judged on neatness, clarity, completeness of record book and correct form.
3. Club Scrapbook
Scrapbooks include pictures or anything representative of your 4-H Club program. They are judged on neatness, creativity, and how well they tell the story of your 4-H club. Scrapbooks may be cumulative but should be separated by years and must be completed by members. Please list the 4-H members who worked on the scrapbook.
4. Cloverbud Recognition
Cloverbuds in attendance will be recognized by receiving a special gift and certificate at the Achievement Awards program.
5. "Make the Best Better" Award
T-shirts are awarded at the Achievement Awards program to outstanding 4-H members in Arapahoe County. To be eligible, 4-H'ers must have completed two years in 4-H, be twelve by December 31, 2025, and not have received a major award (trip or Grand Champion Award) during this 4-H year. Awards are based on club and county participation including completion of 4-H projects. Leaders may recommend one or more members by completing the enclosed application. If you recommend more than one, please rank your nominees.
6. Danforth Award (Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year)
Members who were 14 by December 31, 2025, may submit applications or be nominated by their leader for the Danforth Award, which is presented each year to one 4-H'er in the county. This must include a written letter of recommendation from an adult club leader. Judging is based on leadership qualities, academic achievements, school or community involvement, general character and integrity.
7. “Learn By Doing” Award
Members must have completed two years in 4-H (count this year and any Cloverbud Years, be 8-11 years old this year and not have received a major award (trip or Grand Champion Award) during this 4-H year. Leaders may recommend one or more members, but are asked to rank them 1, 2, 3, etc.
Feel free to make additional copies of the application/nomination forms as needed. The forms for nominations are also posted on the website.
THANKS FOR WORKING ON THESE ITEMS TO RECOGNIZE OUR 4-H YOUTH & LEADERS!
All award applications (except Club Citizenship) will get emailed or turned in to Shay. Club secretary and treasurer books, as well as club scrapbooks will get turned in to her also.
Shay emailed all of her award applications out on 7/6/26. Jean emailed the Club Citizenship Award application out on 8/6/26.
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