Bronze Medal

4th Grade & Up

Criteria: 5 Clover Points & a total of 40 accumulated Participation Points

Silver Medal

5th Grade & Up

Criteria: 7 Clover Points & a total of 85 accumulated Participation Points

Gold Medal

8th Grade & Up

Criteria: 10 Clover Points & a total of 150 accumulated Participation Points

Project Medal

6th Grade & Up

Criteria: Enrolled in the project this year • County level judged demonstration or speech planned, prepared and given in the project • Project exhibited at County Fair for each year enrolled • Carried project at least 2 years (need not be consecutive) • Project work shows growth, new skills learned, shares knowledge • Project record sheets and financial record sheets required for each year enrolled • Record book assembled in correct order • No items in record book that should not be

Project Honors

7th Grade & Up

Criteria: Previously received county medal in this project • Enrolled in the project this year • At least 1 exhibit at county fair in the project this year • Gave a demonstration or speech at club meeting or higher level event this year • Project work shows growth- new skills, shares knowledge, leadership, progress form previous years • Project record sheets and financial record sheets required for each year enrolled • Record book assembled in correct order • No items in record book that should not be

Achievement Medal

Completed 9th Grade

Criteria: At least 1 exhibit at County Fair for each project carried each year • Growth shown from year to year- in projects, club work & 4-H in general; new skills & overall growth, leadership, shares knowledge with other • Gave demonstrations 3 times in any project or activity over the years, at least one of which must be a county demonstration • Project record sheets and financial record sheets required for each year enrolled • Received one special honor or award in projects or 4-H activities over all years

Citizenship Medal

Completed 9th Grade

Criteria: Member must be well rounded, participates in other activities outside of 4-H • Member must have given at least one speech or demonstration dealing with citizenship or have organized an activity pertaining to citizenship • Must Show he/she has given help to other; not just doing for him/her self; willing to give help to younger members with records, speeches, demos, etc. • Shows service to the community, church, school, etc.

Leadership Medal

Completed 10th Grade

Criteria: Member must have been a youth leader for at least 2 years • Member must show leadership in all areas of 4-H, not just on the project level, but especially on the club level • Must follow through on all leadership member began • Member must show leadership and participation in activities outside of 4-H • Member must chair committees

Space Camp

6th – 8th Grade

Delegates team up for hands-on mock space missions and other STEM activities in this NASA Program while exchanging ideas with 4-H youth from across Wisconsin.

Criteria: First Year ME Form required. Awards and Scholarship committee will offer up to two scholarships currently covers 60% of trip cost. Camp usually held in April. NOTE: max age 15 at time of program.

State Youth Conference

7th – 10th Grade

Approximately 400 youth attend this pre-college program in Madison, WI each summer. Participants take part in educational seminars and assemblies and meet people from across Wisconsin. They are encouraged to take what they learn and share it with others in their communities

Criteria: First Year ME Form required if this is members first ME experience, Regular ME form required if member has been to Space Camp or State Conference. Member may be selected to receive scholarship to State Youth Conference two years. Awards and Scholarship committee will offer up to 10 scholarships currently covering 60% of conference cost. Conference usually held in June. Conference requires participant be in 7th – 10th grade at registration in fall/winter.

American Spirit Trip

8th – 10th Grade

American Spirit East provides the opportunity for youth to experience history and heritage through a 10day bus journey to the East Coast! Participants will increase their knowledge of American history while experiencing where it occurred, have dynamic exposure to diverse cultural experiences and perspectives of the foundation of our nation, and further develop skills in leadership and personal expression of values.

Criteria: Regular ME Form required. Awards and Scholarship committee will select up to 2 scholarships, which currently covers 60% of trip cost. Trip usually offered in June or July. Trip requires participant be in 8th – 10th grade at time of program.

Citizenship Washington Focus

10th – 12th Grade

Approximately 90 Wisconsin youth attend this leadership program held at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. Participants learn the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips, and social events.

Criteria: Regular ME Form required. Awards and Scholarship committee will offer up to 6 scholarships currently covering 60% of trip. Trip usually offered in June or July. Minimum age of 15 during program.

National 4-H Congress

10th – 12th Grade

Delegates participate in self-development seminars, tours, and perform community service while exchanging ideas with youth from across the country

Criteria: Regular ME Form required. Awards and Scholarship committee will offer up to 2 scholarships currently covering 60% of trip. Congress usually held in November, the year following receipt of the scholarship nomination. Congress requires that participant be in 10th – 12th grade at time of participation AND maximum age 18 on Jan 1 of program year.

National 4-H Conference

10th – 12th Grade

Eight to ten youth are selected to attend this working civic conference held at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. Each delegate selects an issue and collaborates with youth from across the county in an effort to help better direct future 4-H programming. Delegates spend the majority of time contributing to stimulating, task-oriented groups. One day is spent on Capitol Hill meeting with Wisconsin legislators.

Criteria: Regular ME Form required. Awards and Scholarship committee will select up to 2 scholarships currently covering 60% of trip. NOTE: Being awarded this scholarship from the county does NOT guarantee selection by the State. The State selects 8 members statewide to attend. Conference usually offered in April. Conference requires that participant minimum age is 15 and max age 18 on Jan 1 of program year.

Key Award

12th – 13th Grade

Criteria: Regular ME Form required. County will select up to six members.

Danforth Award

12th – 13th Grade

Criteria: Regular ME Form required. County will select up to two members.

College Scholarship

12th – 13th Grade

Criteria: Member must fill out the scholarship application and submit to 4-H office by April 30th. Record Book must be completed and submitted to 4-H office (late August).