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4-H is made possible through the outstanding support of adults who provide their time, resources and support to improve the lives of Montana 4-H youth and strive to constantly make the best better. Through various awards, Montana 4- H recognizes outstanding contributions of volunteer leaders, staff and alumni at the county and state levels.

Tribute to Volunteer Excellence Awards: The Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development recognizes individuals from each 4-H District in two award categories. Each county may nominate one volunteer per category.
1) The Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer recognizes individuals who have served as 4-H volunteers for more than 10 years.
2) The Volunteer of the Year recognizes individuals who have served as 4-H volunteers for less than 10 years.

These individuals have made an innovative change or impact on the 4-H program, positively affecting the lives of youth, and creating a standard of excellence that helps motivate others. Recipients will receive a cash award for a 4-H program, activity or event of their choice. At least one letter of recommendation is required, two letters are recommended with one being from the County 4-H council or Extension Agent. Recipients serve as the pool to select the Montana 4-H Salute to Excellence nominees.

Hall of Fame Award: The Montana 4-H Foundation honors individuals such as community leaders, alumni, former or current directors or former or current staff for their outstanding lifetime efforts to generate opportunities for 4-H youth by giving, volunteering or community support of 4-H. Recipients will receive an individual plaque as well as included on historical plaque with the Montana 4-H Foundation. A letter of from the county 4- H council or Extension Agent is required.

Outstanding 4-H Alumni Award: The Montana 4-H Foundation recognizes 4-H alumni who have made a significant impact on 4-H by promoting, supporting and enhancing the benefits of youth and adult involvement in the program or a specific 4-H project area. Recipients will receive a plaque. A letter of support from the county 4-H council or Extension Agent is required.

Nomination Guidelines: Each county may nominate one individual for each category to be considered for awards. Nominees may qualify for more than one category. Priority consideration will be given to volunteers who have not received a statewide award within the last five years. Nominations are due June 1st. Applications will be reviewed by a committee which may consist of members or staff of the Montana 4-H Foundation, Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, MSU Extension Agents, 4-H volunteers or 4-H youth.

Name of Nominee

Address of Nominee

Email of Nominee

Phone Number of Nominee

County

District

How many years has the nominee served as a volunteer?

Award Category (check as many as apply)

Tribute to Volunteer Excellence - Volunteer of the Year (Less than 10 years of Service)
Tribute to Volunteer Excellence - Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer (10 or More Years of Service)
Hall of Fame
Outstanding 4-H Alumni

Describe the nominee’s overall unique, innovative, special contribution or impact to the 4-H program

Describe the various roles of the nominee as a volunteer, alumni or friend of 4-H at the Community or club level.

Describe the various roles of the nominee as a volunteer, alumni or friend of 4-H at the County level.

Describe the various roles of the nominee as a volunteer, alumni or friend of 4-H at the District level (If applicable).

Describe the various roles of the nominee as a volunteer, alumni or friend of 4-H at the State level (If applicable).

Nominee's 4-H Member History (If applicable)

Recommendation letter from Extension Agent or 4-H Council

Second Recommendation Letter (Optional)