receiving a state award

The Montana 4-H State Awards program is in place to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of 4-H members who have reached a standard of excellence in a project area. State Award winners have gone above and beyond regular project work with a focus on leadership, communication, and community service.

State Award recipients are recognized during the Banquet at Montana 4-H Congress in July and are eligible to attend National 4-H Congress in November, in Atlanta, GA.

Submitting Your Application

 
 Before submitting an application: 
  • Read the application directions carefully.
  • Review the ruberic to see what will be evaluated in each section. 
  • Use the tips page.
  • Reach out to the Montana 4-H Center Staff or local agent with any questions.
  • Don't wait until the last minute to start! 

OPTION 1 ELECTRONICLY

Submit your complete state award application online by 11:59 PM on May 1.

Electronic Application Form Complete cover page fields and upload content in browser using online form

  • Confirmation emails are auto sent for Agent and Club Leader approval as part of online process.
  • Use address below to mail creative work if necessary. 

OPTION 2 BY MAIL

Mail your completed application to the Montana 4-H Center postmarked by May 1.

PDF Application Form Download and complete using ADOBE PDF and send applicaiton by mail

Montana 4-H Center
Attn: State Award Application
210 Taylor Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717

Signatures

If you are not able to obtain physical signatures on the COVER PAGE please do the following: 

Please ask your MSU Extension Agent and Club Leader to send an email by May 1 to bschomer@montana.edu including the following information.

Subject: Please ask to put your full name (First/Last) name in the subject line of the email. Example: Sarah Martin state award agent/clubleader signature.

They should include the following in the body of the email. 

This email serves as my signature and approval of [name and county]  Montana 4-H state award application. 

Their name and position

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State Award Applications are due May 1
Please submit electronic or mail complete application to: 
Montana 4-H Center ATTN: State Award Committee
 210 Taylor Hall, PO Box 173580, Bozeman, MT 59717