Nebraska 4-H is now accepting nominations for volunteer recognition awards
Nebraska 4-H is now accepting nominations for state-level volunteer recognition awards. The Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Recognition Awards honor adult and youth volunteers who have provided meaningful contributions to the 4-H program. Award categories include:
- Emerging Adult Volunteer (3 or less years of service)
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer (4 or more years of service
- Outstanding Youth Volunteers (ages 14-18)
- Multi-Generation Family of Volunteers
One Outstanding Adult Volunteer and one Emerging Adult Volunteer will be recognized within each of the eleven Nebraska Extension Engagement Zones. One youth volunteer and one family of volunteers will be recognized for the entire state.
“Our 4-H volunteers go above and beyond to serve Nebraska’s youth every year,” said Jill Goedeken, 4-H Youth Development Extension educator. “This volunteer recognition opportunity debuted in 2021 and we were thrilled at the number of outstanding 4-H volunteers nominated statewide. We are looking forward to another opportunity to recognize 4-H volunteers for their contributions to youth in Nebraska.”
The nomination period runs through March 15. Nominations can be submitted by any member of the 4-H community, including youth participants, family members, supporters, or Extension staff members. Nominees must fit the award categories and can be a volunteer for any Nebraska 4-H experience, such as a club leader, project leader, junior leader, fair or event volunteer, workshop instructor, afterschool program volunteer, or camp volunteer.
Winners will be announced during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, 2023. Awards will be presented at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair.