National 4-H is now accepting applications for 2023 4-H Youth in Action Awards. This is a great opportunity for your active 4-H’ers, aged 15-19, to compete for national recognition. The contest is sponsored by National 4-H Council and several partners. The 4-H Youth in Action program recognizes four confident young leaders in our core pillar areas of Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living and STEM. Pillar winners are given the chance to share how 4-H changed their lives and how they have used the skills they gained in 4-H to change the lives of others.
Without a doubt, the 4-H Youth In Action Awards are a huge honor and are kind of a big deal! Pillar Winners will experience an exciting year of telling their 4‑H story and celebrating their leadership. Winners receive:
- $5,000 higher education scholarship
- Promotional video showcasing their 4‑H impact story
- All-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards
- Networking opportunities with 4‑H celebrities and other prominent alumni
- Recognition as the official 4‑H youth spokesperson for their pillar
Need more inspiration? Consider some of the outstanding Georgia 4-H’ers who have received acknowledgement through this program over the past several years:
- 2017 Civic Engagement Pillar Winner & Overall Winner – Amelia Day, Houston County
- 2018 Healthy Living Pillar Winner – Sophia Rodriguez, Liberty County
- 2019 Civic Engagement Pillar Winner – Mason McClintock, Bacon County
- 2020 Agriculture Pillar Winner – Janya Green, Worth County
- 2020 STEM Pillar Finalist – Lavendar Harris, Newton County
- 2022 STEM Pillar Finalist – CJ Harris, Newton County
The deadline for submissions is March 28, 2022. For more information, check out the website listed below or email the program at YouthinAction@4-H.org. Be sure to visit https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-youth-in-action-awards/ for the latest information and to complete the application.
