County club awards are automatically applied for when a club leader submits their Club Planning Guide(PDF, 2MB) to the Extension Office by the last business day of September.

National 4-H Week Window Display Contest - National 4-H Week is the first full week of October each year.

Word Version(DOCX, 62KB)

Fillable PDF Version(PDF, 113KB)

Farm Bureau Hay Bale Contest(PDF, 120KB)- the form is included in the yearly club packet

County 4-H Member Awards

Julie Paulson 4-H Achievement Award - The highest honor a 4-H member can receive in the Lewis & Clark 4-H program. Due on the last business day of September

Word Version(DOCX, 21KB)

Fillable PDF Version(PDF, 61KB)

4-H Club Officer Awards - due the last business day of September, open to the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian/Media Manager of each club.

Word Version(DOCX, 21KB)

Fillable PDF Version(PDF, 60KB)

Lewis & Clark County 4-H Above & Beyond- due on the last business day of September

Word Version(DOCX, 65KB)

PDF Version(PDF, 126KB)

4-H clover with a graduation cap over it.

4-H Volunteer Awards

4-H Volunteer Awards are given out each year at the Lewis & Clark County 4-H Awards Night in October. Volunteers can be nominated between May 1st and October 1st each year using this online Volunteer Awards form. Please watch this website, 4-H social media, and the 4-H newsletter to know when nominations are open and get access to the nomination form.

Find the list of previous winners HERE.

Community Benefactor Award
- Given to an individual, club, or business providing special service to the Lewis & Clark County 4-H Program.
- Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
Many Hats Award
- Recognizes the volunteer who does it all! This aware recognizes the volunteer who is "always there." Candidate must be an enrolled active adult leader in Lewis & Clark County 4-H.
- Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
Outstanding New Volunteer Award
- This award is designated for volunteers who have been enrolled for two years or less as an adult leader. Candidate must be an enrolled active adult leader in Lewis & Clark County 4-H.
- Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
Appreciation Award
- Recognizes dedication and devoted service given to 4-H. This award can be awarded to any active enrolled leader, volunteer, or employed staff with Lewis & Clark 4-H whose service is outstanding.
- Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
Distinguished Service Award
- Honors that individual who has already received the Appreciation Award or Many Hats Award and has continued to contribute significantly to 4-H countywide. Candidate must be an enrolled active adult leader in Lewis & Clark County.
- Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
Club Leader of the Year Award
- Honors a Lewis & Clark County Club Leader who has gone above and beyond for their club, ensuring youth empowerment and 4-H family success.
- Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council

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4-H Contact Information

Lexi Foust
4-H Information
lewisclark(at)montana.edu
(406) 447-8346

4-H/Youth Development Agent
Emily Scruggs
emily.scruggs@montana.edu
(406) 447-8349

100 W Custer
Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds
Helena, MT 59602

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