WAE4-HYDP A

WARDS &

RECOGNITION

D U E : J A N U A RY 3 1 , 2 0 1 4 !

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!!

COMMUNICATOR

AWARDS

C O M M U N I C AT O R AWA R D S P R O V I D E T H E O P P O RT U N I T Y

F O R E D U C AT O R S T O B E R E C O G N I Z E D F O R T H E I R

S I G N I F I C A N T C O N T R I B U T I O N S I N P R E S E N T I N G 4 - H T O T H E

G E N E R A L P U B L I C , C I V I C G R O U P S , 4 - H G R O U P S A N D

I N D I V I D U A L S T H R O U G H P U B L I C I N F O R M AT I O N .

1. Educational Package (a. Ind. or b. Team)

2. Educational Piece (a. Ind. or b. Team)

3. Exhibit/Display4. Feature Story5. Media Presentation 6. News Story7. Periodical

Publication (a. Ind. or b. Team)

8. Personal Column9. Promotional

Package (a. Ind. or b. Team)

10. 10. Promotional Piece (a. Ind. or b. Team)

11. Published Photo12. Radio Program13. Video Program

COMMUNICATOR AWARDS

http://www.nae4ha.com/communicator-awards

HOW DO I APPLY?

1.Complete Application (Form A)2.Create an Abstract3.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)

ABSTRACT INFORMATIONObjectivesTarget AudienceCurrent PopulationImpact ResultsPublisher’s RequirementMethod’s UsedProduction CostsRole Applicant HadOther

APPLICATION FORM A http://www.nae4ha.com/awards-cover-letter

SPECIALTY

AWARDS

S P E C I A LT Y AWA R D S P R O V I D E

T H E O P P O RT U N I T Y

F O R E D U C AT O R S T O B E

R E C O G N I Z E D F O R T H E I R

S I G N I F I C A N T C O N T R I B U T I O N S

I N T H E I R 4 - H YO U T H

D E V E L O P M E N T P R O G R A M M I N G .

14. 4-H Military Partnership Award15. Beyond Youth Leadership Grant16. Diversity17. Educational Technology (Ind &

Team)18. Excellence in 4-H Club Support (Ind

& Team)19. Excellence in Teamwork20. Excellence in Camping (Ind & Team)21. Natural Resources/Environmental

Education (Ind & Team)22. Power of Youth23. World Citizenship in 4-H Youth

Development24. 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 Volunteerism31. Excellence in Geospatial

Program32. Life Member Award:

SPECIALTY AWARD CATEGORIES:

http://www.nae4ha.com/specialty-awards

HOW DO I APPLY?1.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 .

APPLICATION FORM A http://www.nae4ha.com/awards-cover-letter

SPECIALTY

AWARDS – W

I ONLY

S P E C I A LT Y AWA R D S P R O V I D E

T H E O P P O RT U N I T Y

F O R E D U C AT O R S T O B E

R E C O G N I Z E D F O R T H E I R

S I G N I F I C A N T C O N T R I B U T I O N S

I N T H E I R 4 - H YO U T H

D E V E L O P M E N T P R O G R A M M I N G .

33. Collaboration/Partnership34. Program

Development35. Research

Project36. Teaching Series37. Training

Methods

Criteria for Selection:• Statement of Problem

or Situation/Objectives/ Clientele

• Subject Matter • Teaching Methods • Results and

Evaluation/Implications

SPECIALTY AWARD CATEGORIES:

HOW DO I APPLY?1. 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.

APPLICATION FORM C

SERVICE

AWARDS

S E RV I C E AWA R D S R E C O G N I Z E 4 - H

YO U T H D E V E LO P M E N T

P R O F E S S I O N A L S F O R T H E I R

C O N T R I B U T I O N S T O T H E P R O F E S S I O N .

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

SERVICE AWARDS FOR MEMBERS

http://www.nae4ha.com/service-awards

HOW DO I APPLY?

Complete Application Form AComplete Written Application

Addresses Award CriteriaNot 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.

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

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.

COLLEAGUE

OF THE YE

AR

AWARDS

C O L L E A G U E O F T H E Y E A R A W A R D S W E R E

C R E AT E D T O R E C O G N I Z E A N D H O N O R

O U T S TA N D I N G A C H I E V E M E N T S A N D

C O N T R I B U T I O N S B Y W A E 4 - H Y D P M E M B E R S .

O N E O F T H E M A J O R P U R P O S E S O F T H E

A W A R D I S F O R P E E R S T O R E C O G N I Z E O U T S TA N D I N G

C O L L E A G U E S F O R T E A M W O R K , W O R K

E F F O RT S A N D P R O G R A M M I N G

S U C C E S S .

COLLEAGUE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

T H R E E A W A R D SDistinguished 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

T H R E E S E R V I C E G R O U P S

Years of Service Groups:

• Achieving Colleague – 1 to 7 years

• Distinguished Colleague – 7 years or more

• Meritorious Colleague – 15 years or more

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.