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Recognition for Peer Competition

Some 4-H'ers are encouraged by a competitive spirit and enjoy the opportunity to compete with peers to determine the "best" project, performance or achievement.
Recognition	Sponsor	Age Eligibility	Selection Criteria	Goal(s)
National 4-H Congress 4H Career Portfolio (NE4H9000) NEW!	NE 4-H Youth Dev. & NE 4-H Foundation and other generous sponsors.	Youth 14 to 18 and older as of January 1.	4-H enrollment on file at the extension office. 4H Career Portfolios are submitted to county extension office. County selects application to forward for state review. Applications are due to district offices by Jan 15. Award winners are selected in February.	Reflection on project, leadership and citizenship experiences in 4-H. Creating resume and participating in interviews helps with career preparation.
4H Career Portfolio Tab Dividers (NE4H9001) Cost Item NEW! 4H Career Portfolio Scoresheet (NE4H9000A) NEW!

National 4-H Conference Delegate NEW!	NE 4-H Youth Dev. & NE 4-H Foundation	Youth 14 years and older as of January 1.	Selected as State 4-H Award Winner. Application due Jan 15 to the 4-H district office. Ten final candidates will be selected for live interviews. 2 delegates selected.	Reflection on project, leadership and citizenship experiences in 4-H. Creating resume and participating in interviews helps with career preparation. Provides opportunity for input into 4-H program and policy at the national level.

I Dare You Book and opportunity to attend Camp Miniwanca	American Youth Foundation Local 4-H Council	Youth 14 and older as of January 1	Award application submitted to county extension office. County can select two members. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing. Book costs $20 per youth.	Recognition of character, citizenship and leadership.

National 4-H Dairy Conference Madison, WI	NE 4-H Youth Dev., NE 4-H Foundation & Dairy Industry	Youth 15 to 18 as of January 1	Currently enrolled in dairy or dairy goat. Must have been in 4-H Dairy or Dairy Goat for 3 years. Complete National Dairy Conference application and 6 minute video interview using questions provided. Due June 15 to Rosie Nold, C204 Animal Science, Lincoln, NE 68583-0908.	Recognition of knowledge and skills in diary and dairy science; promotion of leadership in 4-H.

Exhibition and Fairs Danish Ribbons Exhibit Score Sheets are available for fair exhibits. (4-HState Fair web site)	NE 4-H Youth Dev. & County 4-H Councils.	Youth 8 to 18 as of January 1.	4-H Enrollment on file; Completed project work. Ribbons, trophies, premiums, & prizes, given at county fair. Selected by county to exhibit at State Fair.	Provides youth with genuine feedback in relation to a set of standards in a concrete time and place so they gain insight into their own abilities and build mastery.

Dairy Foods Demonstration Award	American Dairy Association of Nebraska provides savings bonds to the high team and high individual demonstrating dairy foods on the county level.	Youth 8 to 18 as of January 1.	County has to submit form to the Dairy Association by September 1.	Provides youth with genuine feedback in relation to a set of standards in a concrete time and place so they gain insight into their own abilities and build mastery.

PASE & Life Challenges Judging Contests: Wildlife Habitat Dog Horticulture Tree I.D. Horse Hippology Horse Quiz Bowl	NE 4-H Youth Dev. & County 4-H Youth Dev.	Youth 8 to 18 as of January 1. Age eligibility for contest varies. See individual contests for guidelines.	4-H Enrollment on file; Completed project work. Selected at county or state to compete at the state, regional or national level.	Provides youth with genuine feedback in relation to a set of standards in a concrete time and place so they gain insight into their own abilities and build mastery.

Presentation and Public Speaking Contests Top individuals selected.	NE 4-H Youth Dev. & County 4-H Youth Dev. Nebraska Rural Radio Network,	Youth 8 to 18 as of January 1.	4-H Enrollment on file; Completed project work. Selected by the county to compete at the regional and state level.	Provides youth with genuine feedback in relation to a set of standards in a concrete time and place so they gain insight into their own abilities and build mastery.

Skill Events (e.g., Shooting Sports)	NE 4-H Youth Dev. & County 4-H Youth Dev.	Youth 8 to 18 as of January 1.	4-H Enrollment on file; Completed project work.	Provides youth with genuine feedback on performance in a concrete time and place so they gain insight into their own abilities and build mastery.

4-H Scholarships: R.B.Warren Saddle Club Orscheln Donna Wampler Lowenstein Scholarship application.	Nebraska 4H Foundation and donors.	Graduating Seniors, College Students. See the Scholarship Matrix on the NE 4-H Web page.	Complete a Scholarship application and submit to the State 4-H Office at the appropriate due date. See Scholarship Matrix on the NE 4-H Web page.	Recognition of character, citizenship and leadership. Provides an incentive for high education.

Technology Team	NE 4-H Youth Development	Youth 14 - 18 as of January 1	Complete application and submit to state 4H office.	Recognition of leadership in the 4-H Youth Development programs. Opportunity for statewide leadership and program promotion.

Unicameral Youth Day (Conducted every 2 years. Limited to 49 youth participants.)	NE 4-H Youth Development	Grade 9-12 during current school year.	Submit application to state 4H office. Selected by legislative districts.	Recognition of leadership in the 4-H Youth Development programs. Opportunity for statewide leadership and program promotion.

Beekeeping Essay State and national Cash Awards	American Beekeeping Federation	Any active 4-H member.	Due February 15 to Dr. Marion Ellis, Department of Entomology.	Recognition of know to research a subject and write about a topic related to bees.

Members should note that in competition there are winners, but there are many more non-winners. They should be prepared to accept the results of the judge's decision and appreciate the valuable learning that took place before, during, and after the competition.
Clover Kids: This experience is not age appropriate for Clover Kids who need the freedom to explore their creative outlets. Children younger than eight cannot distinguish that they can be good at some things and not at others. They tend to think in terms of all good or all bad. This type of experience is confusing and undermines their self-confidence. Recognition is important for members of this age, but it should be positive and non-competitive.