4-H Golden Clover Awards

The 2012 4-H Golden Clover Award applications are due postmarked May 31, 2012

The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of members, volunteers, program staff, and groups within the 4-H Youth Development Program.

Eligibility

Regular 4-H members
4-H volunteers
4-H groups (two or more 4-H members, volunteers, or program staff working together on a project)
4-H program staff

Individuals and groups may only win once in a category every three years. Individuals and groups may win in only one category per year, although individuals are eligible to win as an individual and as part of a group in the same year. 4-H academic staff are not eligible for any Golden Clover Award.

Application Process

Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2012 and sent to the California State 4-H Office. All required information must be included.

Individuals and groups may apply or be nominated in multiple categories. The selection committee reserves the option of moving applications to another category if they feel it would be a better match.

Applications are evaluated on how well the applicant meets the description of the category and overall participation within 4-H. Group applications consisting of youth and adults need to demonstrate strong youth-adult partnerships.

Awards

Golden Clover Award winners will be awarded a $500 cash award, a medallion and lapel pin (group recipients will be awarded lapel pins for every group member and one medallion per group). Award winners will be recognized on the state 4-H website and announced at the 4-H State Leadership Conference and State 4-H Leaders’ Forum.

Golden Clover Categories

Past Recipients