The following is a list of the criteria which will be used to determine county awards in all 4-H projects. All criteria must be completed to earn the desired medal. A medal may be received more than once in any project area. Project awards, based on the record book, are given to 4-H members each year at the 4-H banquet. 4-H’ers may earn up to three (3) project medals per year.

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Participation/Gatesign

• Be an enrolled member.
• Complete a 4-H record book. 
• Write a 4-H story (at least a ½ page)
• List 1 new thing learned in each project area.
• Does not meet criteria for Green Clover or Bronze medal.

May receive only once*

 

Green Clover

• Be an enrolled member of a 4-H club and attend 2 club meetings.
• Complete a 4-H record book. 
• Participate in 1 county level event*
• Prepare at least one item for exhibit in county fair (each livestock species will count as one exhibit only).
• List 2 new things learned in each project area.
• Participate in 1 citizenship activity. 
• Write a 4-H story (at least a ½ page)
• Include 1 picture page of 4-H work.
• Does not meet criteria or Bronze medal

 

Bronze

• Be an enrolled member of a 4-H club and attend 3 club meetings.
• Complete a 4-H record book.
• Participate in 2 county level 4-H events*
• Prepare at least 1 item for exhibit at county fair (each livestock species will count as one exhibit only).
• List 3 new things learned in each project area.
• Provide at least 1 form of leadership.
• Be involved in 1 citizenship project.
• Give 1 speech or illustrated talk.
• Write a 4-H story (at least ½ a page)
• Include 1 picture page of 4-H work.

 

Silver

• Be an enrolled member of a 4-H club and attend 4 club meetings.
• Complete a 4-H record book.
• Participate in 3 county level 4-H events*
• Prepare at least 2 items for exhibit at county fair (each livestock species will count as one exhibit only).
• List 4 new things learned in each project area.
• Provide at least 2 forms of leadership to others. One must be in the project area.
• Be involved in 1 citizenship activity.
• Give one speech or an illustrated presentation related to a project; can be given at club meetings, civic groups, or county 4-H events.
• Write a 4-H story (at least 1 page)
• Include 2 picture pages of 4-H work.

 

Gold

• Be an enrolled member of a 4-H club and attend 4 club meetings.
• Complete a 4-H record book.
• Participate in 4 county level events*
• Prepare at least 3 items for exhibit at the county fair (each livestock species will count as one exhibit only).
• List 5 new things learned in each project area.
• Provide at least 3 forms of leadership to others. Two must be a workshop in the project area.
• Be involved in 2 citizenship activities - one related to project area.
• Provide at least 3 forms of leadership to others. Two must be in the project area.
• Give 2 speeches or illustrated presentation - one related to project over any topic; can be given at club meetings, civic groups, or county 4-H events.
• Write a 4-H story (at least one page) - Recommended: Juniors - two pages, Seniors - three pages.
• Include 3 picture pages of 4-H work.

 

*County Events: County Fair, Pumpkin Show, Impressive Dress, Fashion Revue, Speech Contest, Food Showdown, Cupcake Wars, 4-H Camp, Workshop Days, Fun Shop Presenter, Christmas Party, Showmanship Clinic, Tomato Project Club, Pullet Chain Project.