Any 4-H member who is participating in the garden project is eligible for this award. A Golden Trowel plaque with the winner's name and date of each year will be on display at the 4-H office. This award will be given out at Acheivement Night. all of the requirements must be completed in the same 4-H year.

• Turn in a garden and or flower map by June 1st
• Set up to have your garden toured by the 4-H Office
• Attend at least one of three private garden tours scheduled by the 4-H Office
• Show at least three horticulture related items at the County Fair (does not include maps), and receive a blue or a cloverbud ribbon on at least three items
• Receive a blue or cloverbud ribbon on your garden map
• Show at least two of the following: a vegetable, a flower, and or a houseplant at State Fair, and receive a blue or cloverbud ribbon on two items
• Must do a garden public presentation at County level

This award will be judged on a point system, in case of any ties, a plant I.D. runoff will determine the winner.

The I Dare You Aware is the highest award offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County. This National leadership award has been designed to recognize youth wo have demonstrated qualities of leadership, excellence in character, and who have potential for effective future leadership. The award is to encourage young people to lead creative, purposeful lives by developing their own talents and capacities to the utmost.

1. A high school senior or junior at the time of nomination that has shown above qualities of leadership and high character and is willing to take on the challenge of life.
2. At least one project completion for current year.
3. Must be nominated by 4-H Leader with a letter stating the 4-H'ers accomplishments in and outside 4-H.

Maximum of two 4-H'ers selected a year.

How do you nominate a 4-H'ers:

• Please write a one page letter stating why or how this young adult fits the criteriafor the award.

Letter must be typed:

• Times New Roman, 12 font at least 1.5 spacing between lines.

The Awards Committee will use this letter along with the youth's permanent record to make their decision.