One of the highest awards Georgia 4-H Members can earn is a 4-H Dean’s Award. Competition for the Dean’s Awards is open to all 9th-12th grade (Senior) 4-H members, regardless of their prior participation or winning status in other projects. Dean’s Awards participants will submit a cumulative portfolio that spans their entire 4-H career, and finalists will participate in an interview session at State Council.
An award will be presented in each of the following five areas:
- Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Citizenship
- William “Bill” Edwards 4-H Dean’s Award for Communications and the Arts
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- James Harris 4-H Dean’s Award for Leadership
First place winners in each category will receive Master 4 H’er Status, a $500 scholarship, and recognition on 4-H Day at the Capitol. First, second, and third place in each area will receive a medallion to commemorate their achievement.
To participate in this competition, 4-H’ers must submit a portfolio that contains a one-page cover letter, two pages of accomplishments, two pages of supporting material, and two letters of reference by Friday, May 25. Portfolios will be judged, and the top 5 high-scoring individuals from each of the five Dean’s Awards projects will proceed to interviews as finalists. Announcement of finalists selected to interview, based on high portfolio scores, will occur on Monday, June 11, 2018. Interviews for finalists will be held during State 4-H Council on Friday, June 22, 2018. Please see Mrs. Allie for assistance in preparing your Dean’s Award portfolio.
