4-H Awards

McKean County 4-H Awards

There are awards available to each and every 4-H member in McKean County who demonstrates outstanding work or excels as a club member, officer, or teen leader.

The following are awards presented annually by the 4-H Development Committee and McKean County 4-H Program.

Award applications are in the folder at the end of this page.

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GENERAL AWARDS:

Scholarships:

The 4-H Development Committee awards scholarships annually to both graduating high school seniors and current college students. There are two specific applications for the two scholarships.

4-H Scholarship for current 4-H members - Members must be currently enrolled in 4-H and been a 4-H member of McKean County for at least 3 years.

 4-H Alumni/Volunteer Leader - Applicants must be a McKean County 4-H alumni and/or a current 4-H volunteer leader who has assisted with the McKean County 4-H program for at least 3 years.

Outstanding Member Award:

Presented to a 4-H member each year who demonstrates traits of being an outstanding 4-Her. Leadership, dedication, 4-H activities, and project completion are considered. Interested members must be at least 15 years of age and have completed three years of 4-H project work. Applications, including a recommendation from a 4-H leader, must be submitted by October 1. Applicants will be requested to present a brief speech to the 4-H Development Committee. The award winner will give a speech at Achievement Day. The award winner will receive an embroidered 4-H jacket and a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond. This is a one time only award. 

Outstanding Project Work Awards:

Awards are presented to the member with the best blue ribbon project in each project category (with the exception of Animal Science projects- which qualify for other awards). Exceptional projects are those with the highest score from the judges at the McKean County Fair.

Blue Ribbon Club Award:

4-H Clubs are all eligible to receive these prestigious awards. There is no limit to the number of blue ribbons that can be presented. Clubs may also be awarded red or white ribbons according to their overall score. All aspects of the 4-H program are part of these awards: the number of members completing projects, members and leaders participating in training opportunities, camps, fundraisers, and local, regional, or state 4-H events. The more active you and your club are, the higher your club score will be. So get out there and strive to be the next Blue Ribbon 4-H Club!

4-H Dedication Awards:

Awards are presented annually to members who complete 11 years of 4-H membership. Members must have fulfilled membership requirements each year. You can join 4-H when you are eight years old and are finished as a member when you are 18. These members have been part of the 4-H program the maximum time allowed.

Sylvia Finlan Adult and Teen Leadership Awards:

These awards are presented to one adult and one teen leader annually. Recipients are individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities through their 4-H experiences and have given back to the 4-H program as an outstanding leader.

4-H Records Awards:

These awards are presented to the high scoring projects completed by club secretary, treasurer, and club scrapbook. Winners are presented with 4-H items suited to their officer duties.

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ANIMAL SCIENCE AWARDS:

Dairy Management Awards:

 4-H Dairy Leaders nominate a Junior and Senior management award recipient. These awards go to members who demonstrate outstanding project work and exceptional care of their animals throughout the project year.

Rabbit / Cavy Management Awards:

Rabbit and Cavy Leaders select a winner for outstanding project work and outstanding animal care they demonstrate for members carrying both Rabbit and Cavy projects.

Horse Program Awards:

Challenge Trophy:

The Challenge Award is the highest honor for a McKean County 4-H horse member. The Horse Club leaders select a winner.   To be eligible for the Challenge Award you must be 15 years of age. The Challenge Award has been part of the McKean Co. 4-H Horse Program since 1976.  There is no application for this award.

Most Improved Senior & Junior Awards:

Horse members who have been active members for two years are eligible to apply. Senior applicants must be ages 15-18; Juniors ages 11-14. Application requires the member to answer several essay questions about how 4-H has helped them improve as an individual and submit the horse management chart. Winner of award is decided from applications submitted to the Horse Advisory Committee.  There are no applications for these awards

 
Rookie Awards:

All 4-H horse members are eligible for these awards during the first two years after they join. There is a Rookie Boy and a Rookie Girl award each year. Winners are chosen from all eligible members. Some considerations are 4-H spirit, participation, and project completion. Winners of awards are chosen by the Horse Advisory Committee. There is no application required.

Northwest Savings Bank Award:

This award is presented to the highest scoring participant in the Grooming and Showmanship Classes at the 4-H Horse Show during the McKean County Fair. Award is a horse cooler presented by and sponsored by a local bank.

Round Up Awards:

Several additional awards are presented to horse members who excel during the annual Horse Round Up show held in July.

Nadine Dunn Grooming & Showmanship Award - The Nadine Dunn Award is presented in memory of Nadine Dunn, a former leader, to the overall highest scoring competitor in Grooming and Showmanship classes.

Adrienne Angel Award - The High Point English rider is presented with the Adrienne Angell Memorial Award, which is in memory of Adrienne Angel who was a former 4-H member.

Livestock Awards:

Beginners Livestock Challenge Award:

This award goes to one outstanding first or second year member in each of the four species: Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goat. Winners are selected by the Livestock Committee awards sub-committee.

Livestock Fitting and Showmanship Awards:

These awards are presented to the overall Grand Champion Fitters and Showpersons from the McKean County Fair in each of the livestock species: Swine, Sheep, Beef, and Goat.

Cheri Detrick Memorial Award:

This award is presented annually to a graduating, final year 4-H member who is chosen by their peers. Member must have been part of the 4-H livestock program and demonstrated leadership, a positive attitude, and set a good example for younger members. All graduating livestock members are eligible.

Rate of Gain Awards:

Presented to a member showing and selling a market animal in of the four species: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat. Winner must have had their market livestock animal weighed at tagging date and must have attained the highest rate of weight gain from tagging date until Fair weigh-in date. Animal must not go over the maximum weight limit stated in the Livestock Guidelines. There must be two or more animals in the species to be eligible to compete for Rate of Gain