4-H State Ambassador
The 2012-2013 4-H State Ambassador applications are due postmarked March 31, 2012. 
The California 4-H State Ambassador Program is a working honor that provides 4-H members expanded opportunities to serve the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. The 4-H State Ambassador position is one of the highest service opportunities and recognition attainable in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H State Ambassadors are youth who have excelled in the areas of leadership and community service. They are selected to serve the 4-H Youth Development Program in roles that promote leadership through education and service. 4-H State Ambassador advisors are adult volunteers who are experienced in working with older youth in a youth-adult partnership atmosphere.
4-H State Ambassadors and 4-H State Ambassador advisors are selected in order to:
- Act as state 4-H representatives to various local, sectional and statewide programs and activities, including providing public presentations, workshops and leadership development opportunities.
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of the 4-H State Leadership Conference.
- Provide donor stewardship support to The California 4-H Foundation.
- Identify needs in the 4-H Youth Development and either develop or recommend strategies for improvement.
What are the commitment and eligibility requirements?
4-H State Ambassadors are expected to make a 14-month commitment to the program beginning on July 1 and ending August 31. 4-H State Ambassadors may only serve one active term but may be called on for further service throughout their lifetime: Once a 4-H State Ambassador, always a 4-H State Ambassador.
Youth: 4-H State Ambassador candidates must have completed at least one year as a California 4-H member. 4-H State Ambassador candidates must be at least 16 years old the year they apply (any time during that year) and no older than 18 as of December 31,of the year they apply.
Adults: 4-H State Ambassador advisor candidates must be a 4-H volunteer leader with at least one year of experience in facilitating and challenging teens in the duties associated with being a 4-H State Ambassador. Adult advisors must be at least 21 years. Preference will be given to those not related to any current 4-H State Ambassador youth candidate.
Who sponsors the 4-H State Ambassador program?
The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation provides financial sponsorship of the California 4-H State Ambassador Program, which includes ambassador travel and other expenses, through The California 4-H Foundation.
The State Ambassadors program originated as the Diamond Star award for the top performing 4-Hers. In 2001, the name of the program was changed to 4-H State Ambassadors to better reflect the program. See past State Ambassador/Diamond Star teams.
The 2011-2012 Centennial team has been selected.
- Jessica Choi Alameda County
- Caitlin Audycki Sacramento County
- Peter Warrick San Mateo/San Francisco County
- Kate Lyn Sutherland San Mateo/San Francisco County
- Spencer Downey Merced County
- Peri Wong San Mateo/San Francisco County
- Justin Bopp Stanislaus County
- Rebecca Kirby Santa Clara County
- Kelsey Arbuckle Contra Costa County
- Kayla Withrow Sacramento County
- Sarah Lloyd San Mateo/San Francisco County
- Cayci Allison Kings County
- Tanner Newton Santa Cruz County
- Candace Corrales Los Angeles County
- Amanda Ho Los Angeles County
- Kaytlin McIntosh Nevada County
Interim Coordinator: Steven Worker at smworker@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-8519.
Interim Co-Coordinator: Carolyn Abrams at cmabrams@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644.
