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State 4-H Recognition is the process in which senior 4-H members in grades 9-12 can apply to be selected for special statewide opportunities such as awards and trips. The purpose of this event is to provide an avenue for youth recognition and to provide young people with an opportunity to practice and grow leadership, communications, and college and career readiness skills through application and interview activities.

Before you Begin

All of the information on how to apply is available online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/recognition-opportunities. Please do the following before applying:

1. Review each opportunity and determine all of the opportunities you want to apply for.
2. Prepare ONE one-page resume.
3. Prepare a 1-2 page document for each opportunity, answering the short essay questions posted on the opportunity's webpage.