Wisconsin 4-H has an annual opportunity to nominate an individual to The National 4-H Hall of Fame sponsored by NAE4-HYDP, in cooperation with the National 4-H Council and 4-H National Headquarters.

The National 4-H Hall of Fame honors 4-H volunteers, Extension staff and retirees, donors, and others who have made a significant impact on the 4-H program and/or 4-H members through the contribution of time, energy, financial resources, etc. Each state can submit one nominee for consideration at the National level.

 National 4-H Hall of Fame Laureates from Wisconsin:

Selection Criteria

Please include examples of the following in the nomination:

1. Citizenship: participation in civic, community, state, regional, and national public service-related activities.  Serving others in the community, especially 4-H members and volunteers.
2. Leadership: qualities of leadership and acceptance of leadership responsibilities in civic, community, professional and business-related activities that benefit 4-H.
3. Career Accomplishments: accomplishments and success in his/her chosen career or volunteer service as a mentor or role model.
4. Character: showing the influence of 4-H involvement (if a 4-H alumni or volunteer) in the nominee’s life and/or his or her commitment to 4-H.
5. Other beneficial information that would be helpful to the Selection Committee.

Completed nominations include:

1. Completed Nomination Form (linked below) with complete contact information for the Nominee and Nominator
2. Responses to the Essay Questions (see each question for character limits) & Short Biography of Nominee

Application Guidelines

1. Application materials must be submitted by a nominator to the nominee’s State 4-H Office. Each State 4-H Office will select one nominee from its pool of nominations to be submitted for the national award.
2. Packets missing any of the components will be eliminated (application form, essay responses).

Award Information

2025 Invitation to Nominate (PDF)

2025 National 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination (Word Document)

2025 National 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination (Fillable PDF)

Nominations are open until January 31, 2025.

Amanda Lacey
Attn: Hall of Fame
432 N. Lake St, Rm 103
Madison, WI 53706

amanda.lacey@wisc.edu

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