2026 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Award Application

2026 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Award Application

2026 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination
Sponsored by Illinois 4-H

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame inductees have a track record of exemplary service to 4-H or outstanding career and community achievement and are nominated by either county University of Illinois Extension staff or by the Illinois 4-H Foundation Board.

Nominations due March 15, 2026

This award was established by the Illinois 4-H Foundation in 2004 and has continued under the leadership of the Illinois 4-H program since 2023.

View all past award winners online: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/awards/4-h-hall-fame

Guidelines for Nomination:
- Nominations can be made which align with any of the following options to receive the award who is an Illinois 4-H volunteer and/or supportor of the Illinois 4-H program:
  - An individual volunteer
  - Two individuals who are a couple
  - Two siblings
  - Two family members - parent and adult son or adult daughter
- Is living at the time of selection (Current 4-H staff are not eligible.)
- Completed application submitted with a quote from nominee describing why they volunteer and/or what they are most proud about related to their volunteer experiences.
- All nominations must align with one of the options listed above.
- A photo of the award winners is required for marketing purposes.
- All award winners will notified by mid-June to allow time for Illinois State Fair requests.
Questions, please contact:

Patricia C. McGlaughlin
Senior Program Lead - Volunteer Systems, Partnership Development and Civic Engagement
University of Illinois Extension
801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite E | Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217.333.0913 | Email: patm@illinois.edu

2026 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination
Nominator Information

Please list the contact for who is making the county nomination.
Nominators Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominator's Title:
Nominator's Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Work Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Nominator's Signature

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Nomination Categories
Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame nominations can be made which align with any of the following options who is or has been an Illinois 4-H volunteer and/or supporter of the Illinois 4-H program. Please select your nominee:

An individual volunteerTwo individuals who are a coupleTwo siblings who volunteer togetherTwo family members - parent and adult son or adult daughter

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination

Please complete the nominating statement, quote, nominees information, nominees 4-H Story, nominees experience for each volunteer.
County Submitting Nomination:
Only 1 submission per county.
Nominating Statement

Please provide a brief summary of nominees professional/educational accomplishments, service to others and community involvement. This statement will be used to introduce the nominee if he/she is selected for the award. (Max 200 words)
Nominating Statement*

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Nominee Quote

Please provide a quote from nominee describing why they volunteer and/or what they are most proud about as a result of their volunteer experiences.
Nominee Quote
Upload a Photo if a single Nominee OR Photos if nominating one of the two-person Nominee options, please provide head and shoulder photos . (This is used for promotion, video and website.)*

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Special Instructions

Any special instructions or messages about this nomination?
Special Instructions:

Nominee Information
Salutation:
Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.
Name of Nominee*

First NameLast Name
Phonetic Pronunciation of First & Last Name*
How to Engrave Award (First Name, Last Name)*
Birth-date: (mm/day/year)*

MonthDayYear
Spouses Name, if applicable

First NameLast Name
Please mark is spouse deceased:
Nominee Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home/Work Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Nominee's Email (If nominee, does not have email, please share contact information for a family member.)*

Confirmation EmailType email again to be sure accurate.

Nominee's Experience

Nominee Post Secondary Education (if applicable)

Rows	Degree	College/University	Degree	Graduation Year
1.
2.
3.
4.

Present Occupation:
Employer:
Job Title:

Nominee's 4-H Story
4-H Member
Was he/she a 4-H member?

YESNO
Total Years:
Club Name:
4-H County
4-H Leader
Was he/she a 4-H leader?

YESNO
Total Years:
Club Name:
4-H County
State:
Please list nominee's 4-H volunteer roles at the county, unit, regional and state levels. (Maximum 250 words)

0/250
4-H Supporter
Was he/she a 4-H Supporter?

YESNO

Nominee's 4-H Story
4-H Member
Was he/she a 4-H member?

YESNO
Total Years:
Club Name:
4-H County
4-H Leader
Was he/she a 4-H leader?

YESNO
Total Years:
Club Name:
4-H County
State:
Please list nominee's 4-H volunteer roles at the county, unit, regional and state levels. (Maximum 250 words)

0/250
4-H Supporter
Was he/she a 4-H Supporter?

YESNO

Nominee #2: Information
Nominee #2: Salutation:
Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.
Nominee Name #2 (Couple/Sibling/Family Member)

First NameLast Name
Nominee #2: Phonetic Pronunciation of First & Last Name*
Nominee #2: How to Engrave Award (First Name, Last Name)*
Nominee #2: Birth date: (mm/day/year)*

MonthDayYear
Nominee #2: Spouses Name, if applicable

First NameLast Name
Nominee #2: Please mark is spouse deceased:
Nominee #2 Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominee #2: Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Nominee #2: Home/Work Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Nominee #2: Email (If nominee, does not have email, please share contact information for a family member.)*

Confirmation EmailType email again to be sure accurate.

Nominee #2: Experience

Nominee #2: Post Secondary Education (if applicable)

Rows	Degree	College/University	Degree	Graduation Year
1.
2.
3.
4.

Nominee #2: Present Occupation:
Employer:
Job Title:

Nominee #2: 4-H Member 4-H Story
Nominee #2: Was he/she a 4-H member?

YESNO
Nominee #2: Total Years:
Nominee #2: Club Name:
Nominee #2: 4-H County
4-H Leader
Nominee #2: Was he/she a 4-H leader?

YESNO
Nominee #2: Total Years:
Nominee #2: Club Name:
Nominee #2: 4-H County
Nominee #2: State:
Nominee #2: Please list nominee's 4-H volunteer roles at the county, unit, regional and state levels. (Maximum 250 words)

0/250
Nominee #2: 4-H Supporter
Nominee #2: Was he/she a 4-H Supporter?

YESNO

Review & Submit
Thank you for nominating to the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame!
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