University of Florida

Recognition for Excellence Handbook - Progress Toward Goals

 

Options for Recognition

Member Type Recognition Options

4-H Members

Cloverbud
(5-7)

Junior (8-10)

Intermediate (11-13)

Senior
(14-18)

  • Positive feedback from volunteers, parents, and guardians (notes in record or project book)
  • Picnics by families or volunteers for completion of goals
  • Public reception at school, library, or community center
  • Introduce members by proudest achievement
  • Post members names in newspaper articles, on bulletin board
  • Send letter of commendation to parents
  • Select members to assist new members
  • Plan a special party
  • Certificates and Seals
4-H
Volunteers
  • A” Congratulations” card from club members or co-volunteers
  • Newsletter articles about volunteer plans and goals
  • Photo of volunteer in newspaper about achieving a goal
  • Invitation to Strategic Planning/Goal-setting Workshop for volunteers
  • Positive Feedback from other volunteers, Extension agents, parents
  • Encouragement to apply for state Outstanding Volunteer Competition
4-H
Clubs
  • Club celebration
  • Schedule a Show and Tell night for the club or community
  • Present skit to outside group with members celebrating their achievement of goals
  • Progress towards goals award
  • Certificate and Seals
4-H Groups
in alternative delivery modes
  • Positive feedback from volunteers, parents, and guardians
  • Picnics by families or volunteers for completion of goals
  • Public reception at school, library, or community center
  • Introduce members by proudest achievement
  • Post members names in newspaper articles, on bulletin board
  • Send letter of commendation to parents
  • Select members to assist new members
  • Plan a special party
  • Certificate and Seals