Once the nomination form has been completed, it should be endorsed by a county, district or state MSU Extension staff member verifying that the nominated individual(s) are registered 4-H volunteers.
Describe how the nominee(s) advances youth knowledge of agriculture practice in ways that would develop youth skills and knowledge for pursuing agricultural careers. (1 page max)
Describe how the nominee(s) exhibits excellence in 4-H volunteer leadership, including how the
volunteer advances the 4-H guiding principles for positive youth development, empowers youth
participation and ownership of club activities; develops a structured educational learning environment for 4-H members; maintains a 4-H club or group schedule that fully engages young people throughout the year; or any other ways in which you feel the nominee(s) shows excellence in advancing the social, emotional, academic or career development success of youth. (1 page max)
Describe how the nominee(s) advances youth citizenship through youth leadership or community service activity that contributes to the quality of life in their community. (1 page max)
Describe how the nominee(s) fosters youth achievement and excellence in the areas of agriculture (e.g. state 4-H award winners, national award recipients or event participants, or other county, state or national recognition of youth achievement, etc.). (1 page max)