2026 4-H Awards Handbook – coming soon!
Achievement Plan
This plan will help you set goals and make plans to reach them. You will learn about 4-H and challenge yourself to achieve great things through this organization. With each new level you achieve, you will be recognized at the county 4-H achievement night.
Application, Interview, Resume & Electronic Video (AIRE)
A program designed to help older teens prepare for interviews for future careers and scholarships. State winners have opportunities to win trips to National 4-H conferences. Application/Resume due by May 1 each year to Alamance County 4-H.
Portfolio
Youth complete a three year record book showing their participation in 4-H programs, goals, and accomplishments. There are two age categories: 13-15 and 16-18. Portfolios can focus on projects in 22 categories. Applications are due to Alamance County 4-H in January of each year.
Project Record Book
Youth complete a record book that outlines their work in their 4-H project area with an emphasis on goals, accomplishments, citizenship activities, community service activities, and leadership development. Youth compete in one of four categories: 8-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18. There is also a non-competitive category for students 5 to 7 years of age called Cloverbuds (record book form). Record books are due to Alamance County 4-H in January of each year and represent a full year of work.
Presentations
Youth participate in public speaking presentations individually or with a partner to demonstrate how to perform a skill while education others about their topic. Age divisions are 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18. The first competition is held at District Activity Day in June.
North Carolina 4-H Club Community Service Award
This award recognizes 4-H clubs for their planning and implementation of community service projects. All 4-H clubs are encouraged to apply. One club application will be selected from our county and will be sent to the state level for consideration. Applications are due by February 15.
North Carolina 4-H Scholarship Program
Competitive scholarships are awarded annually by North Carolina 4-H to graduating high school seniors who have excelled within 4-H and in their academics.
Scholarship Application and Scholarship Guidelines
Contact Alamance County's 4-H Agent, Miranda Parks, for more information regarding these programs.
(336) 570-6740