Ohio 4-H offers a variety of awards and opportunities at the state level
The links below contain information which will be helpful to 4-H members, parents, volunteer leaders and County Extension Educators. The forms must be signed by the Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development before they are submitted. Please contact your county OSU Extension Office for deadlines.
Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Overview
Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards
Instructions & Details For Completing State 4-H Achievement Award Applications
2026 Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application and Instructions
(Word Document) (Fillable PDF) - must be 14-18 as of 1/1/26 to apply
Resources:
What is the Achievement Record?
Creating a Winning Achievement Record Presentation
Photo Page Helpful Hints
My 4-H Record Book
Sample Action Verbs
Achievement Record Section Suggestions - tips for what to add to each section and what projects align with the various categories in which to apply.
Informational Session:
Ohio 4-H Achievement Record State Workshop - Email foos.61@osu.edu to request a recording of the workshop presentation from October 2025.
Information about additional opportunities available through the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record:
- NEW! National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Leadership Institute Click HERE for additional information
- National 4-H Dairy Conference
- Ohio Township Association 4-H Local Government Award
- Ohio State Junior Fair Board 4-H Representative (does not require an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record)
Ohio 4-H Awards and Scholarships Recipients
Ohio State Fair Scholarships
For information and the application for scholarships given by the Ohio State Fair, go to ohiostatefair.com/scholarships/
For questions and additional information contact Frances Foos.