Achievement Awards
County Fall 4-H Awards & Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Submission:
Apply for county and state achievement awards, scholarships, camps and conferences using the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. Members who are at least 14 years old as of January 1 of the current year are eligible to apply. Packets are available in September each year and due in October. How do you know if you're eligible? If you are a current 4-H member who will have passed your 14th birthday (but not yet passed your 19th birthday) by January 1, 2027, you are considered to be eligible for these opportunities. However, in order to compete for awards selection and recognition, you must complete and submit an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Form.
Teen Awards and Opportunities Workshop - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 6:30pm - Licking County Extension Office
For those selected at the county level to compete at the state level, the Ohio 4-H Awards Forms can be found on the Ohio 4-H page here: https://www.ohio4h.org/awardsandscholarships
2026 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards FormS
2026 Ohio 4-H Achievement record instructions
2026 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet - Due September 11, 2026
2026 4-H Committee Scholarship Application Packet - must be accompanied by a completed 2026 ohio 4-h achievement awards form packet
Helpful Resources:
- Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Project Areas Tip Sheet - Use this resource to see which projects and/or 4-H work falls under each project area.
- Create An Award Winning Form - Use this resource to help you represent yourself to the best of your ability!
- Sample Achievement Awards Forms - Clothing | Family Life | Sheep | Shooting Sports
- Sample Action Verbs
Other 4-H Record Resources:
- My 4-H Career Record Book - Keep this book in a safe place and add to it each year. This will provide you with a thorough record of your 4-H career and will make applying for awards and scholarships easy
- Member Record Form - Use this form to maintain a record of your 4-H activities, projects, awards and honors. It will come in handy when you become eligible to apply for county and state achievement awards, scholarships, camps and conferences through the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record.
Camp Counselors
Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Applications
2027 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): COMING SOON!
- Follow the link above to the application. You’ll complete your responses, read the Standards of Behavior and Camp Counselor Contract, and then both you and parent will electronically sign your application. The application can be completed easily on a computer or mobile device.
- Application is due: November 15, 2026
- NEW APPLICANTS: Once you have completed your application, please reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to schedule your interview.
2027 Camp Counselor Reference Form: COMING SOON!
- Please note, this link can be shared with your reference contacts. They will then follow the link to a survey, and complete their feedback about your skills and abilities, and submit online.
- ALL APPLICANTS: Please remember that we must receive at least two reference forms on your behalf…
Making eXtreme Counselors - MXC
Older youth age 14 to 18 who plan to serve as camp counselors are invited to Making eXtreme Counselors (MXC)--an interactive and quick-paced training that offers innovative camp ideas to new and veteran camp counselors. MXC participants will leave with skills that will enable them to assist in their county's camp program planning and delivery, and prepare them to deliver a great camp program to their campers.
MXC is a national award-winning workshop that will be useful for all potential camp counselors. More details coming soon!
CARTEENS
If you would like to help educate your peers about traffic safety, improve your public speaking and presentation skills and want a great way to help your community, consider becoming a 4-H CARTEENS facilitator. Teens who are at least 15 years old and can commit to volunteering for three hours each month are welcome to learn more about becoming apart of CARTEENS. For more information, contact Adrienne Anderson at 740-670-5315 or email her at: anderson.1410@osu.edu
Food & Fashion Board
Join the Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board - The application is due November 15, 2026 and can be completed by visiting go.osu.edu/FFBApp. Interviews will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
Junior Fair Board
2027 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board Application - Submit online application by November 15, 2026 to OSU Extension: go.osu.edu/2027HartfordJFBApp
2027 Hartford Junior Fair Board Meetings and Other Important Dates