2025 Illinois 4-H Young Alumni Award Application
Sponsored by the Illinois 4-H Alumni Association
The Young Alumni award is bestowed upon alumni by the Illinois 4-H Alumni Association and Illinois 4-H program on behalf of the University of Illinois. This award recognizes young alumni that have demonstrated significant accomplishments and are emerging leaders in their professional or civic contributions to their community. They have proven to be ambassadors for the Illinois 4-H program and the 4-H young alumni community.
Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2025
The award was established by the Illinois 4-H Alumni Association in 2023.
Guidelines for Nomination:
We suggest working with the nominee to seek accurate information for this application.
Any individual is eligible to receive the award which is:
- Under 30 years old on or before January 1, 2024.
- A member of the Illinois 4-H program for a minimum of three years.
- Must be living at the time of selection
- Current 4-H staff are not eligible.
Selection Process:
- A committee will review nominations.
- Up to two recipients will be selected statewide each year.
- Award winners will be notified following selection.
- Winners will be recognized one day at the 2025 Illinois State Fair, August 8-10
- The 4-H Young Alumni Award may only be received once per individual.
Attachments:
- References must be attached to the online nomination by March 15.
- A minimum of two references and a maximum of four, in support of the nomination. References are not scored; they only provide support for the nomination.
- Photo uploaded - Head and shoulder photo for marketing.
- Attach a resume of the nominee. (no vitae, please).
All nominations are kept on file for three years to be reviewed; however, nominators are encouraged to update forms if they are re-considered after the initial year of application.
Questions, please contact:
Tina Veal
4-H Alumni & Constituent Engagement Manager
Illinois 4-H Alumni Association
University of Illinois Extension State 4-H Office
801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite E
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-333-0910 or Email vealt@illinois.edu