Online applications and nomination forms

Click on the application/nomination heading or sub-heading to apply online. Applications and Nominations due October 7, 2022.

Club/Project Leader award letter of recommendation

Club/Project Leaders who have been asked by their 4-H youth to complete a letter of recognition for an award they applied for can use this form to submit the letter of recommendation. You may also email your recommendation to mnext-watonwan@umn.edu

Golden Award nomination

Do you know someone who went above and beyond what was expected or o is always available when called upon? You can also nominate someone for an ‘incident’ that is too funny not to share or perhaps you feel they need recognition.

4-H Generation Award application

Are you part 3 or 4 generations of 4-H in your family? We love to celebrate the 4-H generations before us! If possible, invite as many of the generations to attend the banquet to be recognized.

Achievement Award application

This award recognizes 4-H'ers who have done outstanding work in any project listed. They've learned and excelled in the project area. Youth can choose 2 project areas. A club or project leader must also write a letter of recommendation for you.

Clover Award application

Once in a lifetime award for youth who've completed their 1st -4th year in 4-H, attended 5 club meetings, exhibited at least 2 projects at our recent County fair, completed a participation record and participated in 3 activities listed on the application. A club or project leader must also write a letter of recommendation for you.

I Dare You Leadership award nomination

Club leaders or 4-H adult volunteers can nominate any 4-H youth in grades 12-13 for this award.

This award takes its name from the book “I DARE YOU!” written by William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis. Danforth dared young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others throughout their lives of service. He stresses the balance of life, mental, physical, social and spiritual development as the backbone of leadership.

Tween Award application

Awarded to youth who were active in the 4-H Tween club. A club or project leader must also write a letter of recommendation for you.

Youth Leader Award application

This award is for youth who are active members of 4-H, play key roles in their club and/or County leadership role. A club or project leader must also write a letter of recommendation for you. A club or project leader must also write a letter of recommendation for you.

Key Award application

The highest 4-H youth award for Minnesota! Youth must meet all the requirements to be eligible and give detailed information about their involvement with 4-H. The application must be approved by your club or project leader and also Michaela.

Outstanding Club Officer nomination

Recognize club officers who have demonstrated themselves as outstanding club officers and have fulfilled their duties while in their club office.

Yvonne Williams Leadership nomination

Youth or Adult

This award was established in 1988 in memory of Yvonne Williams, a Watonwan County Peppy Peppers 4-H Club Leader and 4-H Volunteer. Yvonne Williams was an outstanding club leader, volunteer, and role model to other 4-H’ers.