Each year, North Carolina 4-H recognizes exemplary individuals who have provided exceptional support to programs around our state. These supporters, partners, volunteers and alumni are pivotal in ensuring that 4-H'ers can continue to make an impact on our state, nation and world.
Award Nominations
North Carolina 4-H is currently accepting 2025 Award Nominations.
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 1, 2025.
There are three (3) Alumni and Friends Award categories:
There are four (4) Adult Award categories:
Visit the Past Recipients page to view previous NC 4-H Adult and Alumni Award honorees.
Alumni and Friends Award Categories
NC 4-H Young Alumni Award
The NC 4-H Young Alumni Award is presented to a 4-H alumnus under the age of 30 who has transitioned from a 4-H member to a volunteer. Nominees should be individuals who have become actively involved as volunteers in any aspect of the 4-H program at the club, county, district or state level.
Required Information
- Name and contact information of person submitting nomination
- Name and contact information of Nominee
- Age of Nominee as of January 1, 2024 (must be under 30)
- List up to three (3) key activities or events that this individual participated in that exhibited extraordinary support for the NC 4-H program following their 4-H membership.
- What was the nominee's primary role in these activities?
- In what other community service activities has the nominee been involved?
- 100-word narrative statement to be used for publicity
NC 4-H Full Circle Alumni Award
The NC 4-H Full Circle Alumni Award is presented to a 4-H alumnus who gives back to the 4-H program, ideally making an impact as a volunteer at some level in the program. Successful nominees would be individuals who use the knowledge and skills they gained as a 4-H'er to give back to the 4-H program today.
Required Information
- Name and contact information of person submitting nomination
- Name and contact information of Nominee
- List up to three key activities or events that exemplify the nominee's support of NC 4-H in the years since aging out as a member and share what the nominee's primary role was in these activities.
- In what other ways has the nominee contributed to the total NC 4-H program?
- Please share any additional, relevant information that might be helpful to those evaluating the nominations.
- 100-word narrative statement to be used for publicity
NC 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award
The NC 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award is presented to a 4-H alumnus who has used his/her knowledge and skills gained through 4-H to make an impact on the greater community.
Required Information
- Name and contact information of person submitting nomination
- Name and contact information of Nominee
- Describe the impact that 4-H had on leadership, citizenship, or community service.
- How has 4-H influenced the nominee in the areas of professional, civic and/or community life?
- Please share any additional, relevant information that might be helpful to those evaluating the nominations.
- 100-word narrative statement to be used for publicity
Adult Award Categories
NC 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award
The North Carolina 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award honors up to three (3) nominees each year. Through this award, 4-H Program Staff, 4-H Alumni and 4-H Donors are recognized for their contributions to successful program initiatives across the state.
Required Information
- Name and contact information for Nominee
- Details regarding the nominees qualifications for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- (Please focus on how this individual has made a lasting impact on the NC 4-H community.)
NC 4-H Family Legacy Award
The NC 4-H Family Legacy Award accepts nominations from multi-generational families who have made a lasting and significant impact on the North Carolina 4-H community. Through their efforts, either monetary or contributions of time, they have improved the reach of 4-H in the community that they live through participating in programs, providing support, volunteering and networking on behalf of 4-H.
Required Information
- Name of family being nominated
- Primary familial contact information
- Details on why this family should be considered for the award
NC 4-H Partners Award
Through a long-term relationship with NC 4-H, the Partners Award honors individuals or organizations who have provided impactful philanthropic support to the NC 4-H program. Recipients of this award can receive more than one nomination over consecutive years. This award can honor up to four (4) 4-H partners annually. Recipients of this award do not need to be 4-H alumni.
Required Information
- Is this an individual or corporation that is being nominated?
- Contact information for Nominee
- Details on the Nominees philanthropic relationship with NC 4-H
NC 4-H Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame Award recognizes 4-H volunteers, Extension professionals, staff, employees, donors and others who have made a significant impact on the 4-H program and/or 4-H members through the contribution of time, energy, financial resources, etc. This support can be provided at the local or state level.
Required Information
- Name and contact information for Nominee
- Information regarding the Nominee’s impacts on 4-H across the state
- (Please highlight citizenship, leadership, career accomplishments and character.)
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