Outstanding Member/Cloverbud Nomination Form

Submit by 5:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2025.

An outstanding member/cloverbud must have 4-H related achievements that measure ABOVE AND BEYOND other members.  Please provide 4 Reason Specific Examples why the member is outstanding in the 4-H award area. Be specific, creative and detailed in the outstanding accomplishments of the member.  A member must have a gold seal record book to compete for an award.

Anyone can nominate a member. You may only nominate a 4-H’er in two areas, however there is not a limit to the number of members you may nominate.

Samples of Award Areas: any 4-H project area, achievement, leadership,attitude, helpfulness, involvement, citizenship, community service, team player, club officer, public speaking, committe member/chair, design your own 4-H related award area.

Outstanding Member Process

• Nominees will receive an email with a link they will use to formally accept the nomination(s) and select a date to attend the discussion groups.
• Nominees accepting the nomination are required to participate in award Area Discussion Groups with other members to share their accomplishments. Discussion groups are led by an adult moderator.
• Discussion group schedules will be emailed to the members household email, midweek the week of November 3. You will attend discussion groups the date you request. Put that date on your calendar!
• Members are required to bring their completed gold seal record book and record book completion form to their assigned award discussion group. Members are encouraged to bring - pictures, projects, resources they used, or other items that provide information about their award area.

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