Nebraska 4-H is offering new opportunities to recognize its volunteers across the state in 2021.
Nominations can be submitted by any 4-H member, family, supporter, or Extension staff member. Nominees must fit the award categories and can be a volunteer for any Nebraska 4-H experience.
Nominations are due by April 1, and you can find more information at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-recognition.
Outstanding Adult Volunteer Award
This award category is open to any adult volunteer (age 19+) who has made an impact on 4-H programs (clubs, school enrichment, afterschool, camp, special interest) in their local county program and beyond. One award winner per engagement zone will be chosen. See the map at epd.unl.edu to determine which zone your nominee would represent. Counties are shaded in the map to correspond with Engagement Zones.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award
This award category is open to any youth volunteer (4-H age 14-18) who has made an impact on 4-H programs (club, school enrichment, afterschool, camp, special interest) in their local county program and beyond. One award winner will be chosen statewide.
Multi-Generation Family Volunteer Award
This award category is open to any multi-generation family who has made an impact on 4-H programs (clubs, school enrichment, afterschool, camp, special interest) in their local county program and beyond. One award winner will be chosen statewide.