Standards of Recognition

Standards of Recognition 2025

What are the 4-H Standards of Recognition?

4-H Standards of Recognition is a tool to help 4-H youth set and achieve goals and are part of our recognition model. Recognition is an important part of the 4-H experience; it helps master skills and knowledge by providing feedback on progress towards goals. It also encourages 4-H project record keeping. Here’s how it works:

At the beginning of the 4-H year, youth decide which level of recognition they would like to accomplish. The levels are “Learn By Doing”, “Making the Best Better”, “Heart of 4-H” and “Grow a True Leader”. There are also 4 levels for Cloverbuds: “Head”, “Heart”, “Hands” and “Health”. To help youth decide, they should review the Standards of Recognition performance measure chart with their parent or club leader. The chart outlines what a member needs to do in order to achieve each level of recognition.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE TO THE 4-H OFFICE BY FRIDAY AUGUST 22, 2025. 

4-H Members & Cloverbuds will be recognized at the 4-H Fall Achievement Night. 

Members are only eligible for ONE (1) Individual award per year. Please read each description carefully and apply for the HIGHEST level for which you qualify. 

4-H MEMBER MUST FILL THIS OUT HIM/HERSELF, with parental or leader guidance. (We understand that clover buds will need more assistance with this). Please do not copy and paste project lists or activities sent to you by leaders, as we would like youth or families to keep their own records throughout the year to practice good record keeping. 

GUIDELINES & APPLICATIONS 2025

Last updated October 29, 2024