WAE4-HYDP AWARDS & Recognition

1. WAE4-HYDP AWARDS & Recognition DUE: January 31, 2014!

2. Reasons to Apply for an Award • Scholarship • Be recognized by peers for your work OR recognize a colleague who deserves it • Most awards go on to a Regional and National Level • Useful in promotions and portfolio • Many More!!

3. Communicator Awards Communicator Awards provide the opportunity for educators to be recognized for their significant contributions in presenting 4-H to the general public, civic groups, 4-H groups and individuals through public information.

4. Communicator Awards • Educational Package (a. Ind. or b. Team) • Educational Piece (a. Ind. or b. Team) • Exhibit/Display • Feature Story • Media Presentation • News Story • Periodical Publication (a. Ind. or b. Team) • 8. Personal Column • Promotional Package (a. Ind. or b. Team) • 10. Promotional Piece (a. Ind. or b. Team) • Published Photo • Radio Program • Video Program http://www.nae4ha.com/communicator-awards

5. How do I Apply? • Complete Application (Form A) • Create an Abstract • Submit Piece/Package/Exhibit • Communicator Award Applications should be postmarked or e-mailed by January 31, 2014 to Amy Mitchell, Crawford County UW-Extension, 225 N Beaumont, Suite 240, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821 or e-mailed to amy.mitchell@ces.uwex.edu. (If sending hard copies, 4 copies are needed)

6. Abstract Information • Objectives • Target Audience • Current Population • Impact Results • Publisher’s Requirement • Method’s Used • Production Costs • Role Applicant Had • Other

7. Application Form A http://www.nae4ha.com/awards-cover-letter

8. Specialty Awards Specialty Awards provide the opportunity for educators to be recognized for their significant contributions in their 4-H Youth Development programming.

9. Specialty Award Categories: • 14. 4-H Military Partnership Award • 15. Beyond Youth Leadership Grant • 16. Diversity • 17. Educational Technology (Ind & Team) • 18. Excellence in 4-H Club Support (Ind & Team) • 19. Excellence in Teamwork • 20. Excellence in Camping (Ind & Team) • 21. Natural Resources/Environmental Education (Ind & Team) • 22. Power of Youth • 23. World Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development • 24. Search for Excellence in Teen Programming (Ind & Team) • 25. Interactive 4-H Educational Web Site • 26. Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator’s Award • 27. NAE4-HA Excellence in Urban 4-H Programming • 28. Excellence in Animal Science Programming • 29. Excellence in Global Citizenship Programming • 30. Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism • 31. Excellence in Geospatial Program • 32. Life Member Award: http://www.nae4ha.com/specialty-awards

10. How do I Apply? • Carefully read specific specialty award application instructions (each is unique) 2. Complete Application (Form A) • Programs submitted will be evaluated by the Awards and Recognition Committee using the criteria listed at the NAE4-HA Award web site. Specialty Program Award applications should be postmarked by January 31, 2014 to: Michelle Grimm, Taylor County - UW Extension, 925 Donald St., Medford, WI 54451 or e-mailed to michelle.grimm@ces.uwex.edu .

11. Application Form A http://www.nae4ha.com/awards-cover-letter

12. Specialty Awards – WI Only Specialty Awards provide the opportunity for educators to be recognized for their significant contributions in their 4-H Youth Development programming.

13. Specialty Award Categories: • Criteria for Selection: • Statement of Problem or Situation/Objectives/ Clientele • Subject Matter • Teaching Methods • Results and Evaluation/Implications • 33. Collaboration/ • Partnership • 34. Program Development • 35. Research Project • 36. Teaching Series • 37. Training Methods

14. How do I Apply? • Address Criteria (Up to 3 pages in length) 2. Complete Application (Form C) Service Awards and Wisconsin Only Awards need to be sent to: Penny Tank, Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding St., Waupaca, WI 54981-2087 or penny.tank@ces.uwex.edu.

15. Application Form C

16. Service Awards Service Awards recognize 4-H youth development professionals for their contributions to the profession.

17. Service Awards for Members • Achievement in Service Award (ASA) • 3-7 years of service • Distinguished Service Award (DSA) • 7 years or more • Meritorious Service Award (MSA) • 15 years or more • 25 Years of Service Award • Criteria for Award Selection: • Professional Accomplishments • Professional Improvement • Professional Attitude/Involvement • Special Honors • Personal, Community http://www.nae4ha.com/service-awards

18. How Do I Apply? • Complete Application Form A • Complete Written Application • Addresses Award Criteria • Not to exceed 3 pages In addition to the above, a Biographical Piece is required that will be used in the WAE4-HYDP Program Booklet. This piece is not to exceed 250 words. Service Awards and Wisconsin Only Awards need to be sent to: Penny Tank, Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding St., Waupaca, WI 54981-2087 or penny.tank@ces.uwex.edu.

19. Criteria for Award Selection FOR Non-Members • Friend of 4-H Award • Designed to honor individuals, organizations, or businesses who are not WAE4-HYDP members • Those who have given substantial support to WAE4-HYDP at a Multi-County or State level • Meritorious Award • Designed to recognize individuals who are not WAE4-HYDP members • Those who have contributed to the 4-H Youth Development educational program area or profession • Includes University Specialists, Foundation Directors, and others

20. How Do I Nominate Someone? • Fill out nomination forms • Meritorious Award – Form F • Friend of 4-H Award – General Form The individual nominating the winner is required to provide a Biographical Piece on the winner that will be used in the WAE4-HYDP Program Booklet. This piece is not to exceed 250 words. Service Awards and Wisconsin Only Awards need to be sent to: Penny Tank, Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding St., Waupaca, WI 54981-2087 or penny.tank@ces.uwex.edu.

21. Colleague of the year awards Colleague of the Year Awards were created to recognize and honor outstanding achievements and contributions by WAE4-HYDP members. One of the major purposes of the award is for peers to recognize outstanding colleagues for teamwork, work efforts and programming success.

22. Colleague of the year awards Three Awards Three service groups Years of Service Groups: Achieving Colleague – 1 to 7 years Distinguished Colleague – 7 years or more Meritorious Colleague – 15 years or more • Distinguished Efforts in Colleague Development - actions that help provide employees with opportunities to learn and to be rewarded • Outstanding Achievement in the Profession - actions that constitute performance beyond expected standards • Exceptional Contributions towards Programmatic Effectiveness - actions that contribute to the maximum success in programming

23. How Do I Nominate a colleague? • Complete Nomination Form H The individual nominating the winner is required to provide a Biographical Piece on the winner that will be used in the WAE4-HYDP Program Booklet. This piece is not to exceed 250 words. Service Awards and Wisconsin Only Awards need to be sent to: Penny Tank, Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding St., Waupaca, WI 54981-2087 or penny.tank@ces.uwex.edu.