Kentucky 4-H Achievement

Overview

 The Kentucky 4-H Achievement program has been revised for the 2019-2020 program year.  Motivation and the use of incentives are important to positive youth development. 4-H Youth Development programs provide opportunities for creativity in a learn-by-doing environment and encourage youth to become involved in projects and activities. The 4-H Achievement Program is intended to recognize 4-H participants who have outstanding accomplishments and to provide incentive for youth to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities. Every effort is made to make this 4-H program inclusive to all eligible youth.
 

4-H Achievement Design:

• Comprehensive program spanning the entire career of the 4-H’er.
• Awards points for outside efforts and interests.
• Encourages growth and development by awarding high points at multi-county, state, and national levels.
• Does not require a previous level of achievement to apply for a higher level as long as the 4-H’er meets the minimum point requirements.
• 4-H’ers can choose to compete for awards and prizes (i.e. Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald) – OR simply achieve levels and be recognized in their counties through Clover Levels 1 through 3.
• Youth who have obtained a “Bronze”, “Silver”, or “Gold” – retain their title.
• The new 4-H Achievement Program includes and incorporates the previous “Middle School Leadership Awards”.
• Previous work completed by the 4-H’er (from past years) may be included in the new Achievement Program.
• New program designed to allow 4-H’ers to begin keeping records of their awards, participation, and projects.

Curriculum

 The Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program is a cumulative compilation of a 4-H’ers entire 4-H experience and work. 

• Achievement Application Materials
• Application (doc) Revised 9/11/19
• Application Rubric (pdf)
• Application Profile Template (doc) (only for Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald Applications)
• Application Profile Instructions (pdf)
• Video (Emerald Applicants Only)
• Include a link to your Emerald Video in your application materials. The video should be 2-3 minutes long and include an introduction, a summary of your JR/SR work, a discussion of how 4-H changed you, and your future aspirations.  Creativity is encouraged but the video should primarily feature the applicant speaking to the audience (camera)
• Achievement Information Materials
• Achievement Program Eligiblity Levels (pdf) Revised 9/11/19 (includes ages/requirements)
• Achievement Program Timeline (pdf) (county deadlines take precedence over all state deadlines, please contact your 4-H Agent for more information)
• Achievement Program Hints (pdf)
• Achievement Program Interview Rubric (pdf)
• Kentucky Achievement Program Presentation (link)
• Kentucky Achievement Program Presentation FAQ (pdf) (Revised 9/19/19)
• 4-H Achievement Program Feedback Form (please share your suggestions for improving or changing the 4-H Achievement Form application...these are reviewed on an annual basis and may be incorporated into the updated versions)

Agent Resources

Updated 2/13/2020 by KAL

State Contact:  Kimberly Adams Leger | kladams@uky.edu | (859)257-7179