Purpose
The Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Specialist 4-H Award recognizes outstanding performance by a 4-H youth faculty member. Individuals must be nominated jointly by the county Farm Bureau board and the county extension council.
Award
A representative of the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation presents a symbol of recognition to the recipient.
Eligibility
Regional extension 4-H youth development specialists who have demonstrated outstanding programming for youths and families during the past 18 months and are nominated jointly by the county extension council and the county Farm Bureau board are eligible. You may only receive this award once.
Criteria
Nominees are evaluated on:
- Recognized competence in the field of 4-H youth development.
- Knowledge of the educational programming needs in county.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop and deliver high-quality educational programs for youths and families.
- Effectiveness in establishing relationships with the county extension council, county commission, local legislators, county Farm Bureau, agency personnel and community and civic groups.
NOTE: Individuals must be nominated jointly by the county Farm Bureau board and the county extension council. At the time of application, a letter will be required from a representative of the local Farm Bureau supporting the nomination.
Nomination submission
To learn more about deadlines, submission instructions and other important information, please visit the awards home page:
Award recipients
2022: Brad Coleman
2021: Emily Doosing
2020: Robert McNary
2019: Karla Deaver
2018: Sarah Elizabeth Morefield
2017: Willa Louise Williams
2016: Annette E. Deering
2014: Rhonda M. Shafer
2013: Patricia Ann Fisher
2012: Velynda Jo Cameron
2011: Jeremy J. Elliott-Engel
2010: Nancy Elkins Mense
2009: Donald Jay Nicholson
2008: Mary Anne Patten
2005: Donna Marie Taake