Nebraska 4-H Foundation

The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) recognize 4-H clubs for the work of the individuals in the club and the community service work of the entire club. Twenty-five clubs have been recognized each year since 1996.  Recognition is in the form of $500 checks issued to the club's treasury to be used as described in the award application form completed by the club. A public presentation is made to representatives of the club by the Governor of Nebraska and NIFA officials.

Clubs can use the award dollars for many different programs. Conferences or workshops for others in the community, trips or tours for club members, community improvement projects in their home town, campus visits, fair grounds enhancement, inter-generational programs, and the development of a youth council are just a few examples of the ways the award can be used. While the majority of the clubs choose a project that benefits many others in their community, some have chosen to celebrate their success by providing more experiences for club members.   

Awards are made and recognition given at the PASE/Life Challenge event on UNL's East Campus in June of each year.

2010 Application

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2009 Winners & Projects

Southeast District

Brush Creek 4-H Club, Saline County - Renew playground and park in Swanton

Lads and Lassies 4-H Club, Saline County - Beautify county fairgrounds

N. V. Helping Hands 4-H Club, Otoe County- Put more recycling containers at fairgrounds

Pacific Penguins 4-H Club, Douglas County - 2-day trip including clean-up at Smith Falls State Park, wilderness survival education, and water safety

Top Dog 4-H Club, Jefferson County - Build dog agility course  

Zeeny Bees 4-H Club, Lancaster County - Ag Awareness display at Lancaster County Fair

 West Central District

Boots 'n' Spurs 4-H Club, Dawson County - Build crow's nest in horse arena

Chase County All Stars 4-H Club, Chase County - Progressive Agriculture Safety Day

Driftwood Feeders 4-H Club, Red Willow County  - Build dog walk for dog agility equipment

Happy Helpers 4-H Club, Frontier County - Build dog agility equipment

Kountry Kids 4-H Club, Custer County - Educational overnight at Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha

Panhandle District

Alfalfa Kids 4-H Club, Dawes County  - Livestock judging event

Fabulous 4-H'ers 4-H Club, Grant County - Purchase robotics equipment and laptop computer

Goose Creek Beavers 4-H Club, Blaine County- Provide funding to attend 2009 Big Red Summer Academic Camps at UN-L

Sandhills Saddles and Spurs 4-H Club, Grant County - Fairgrounds improvement for safety and beauty

Western Trails 4-H Club, Morrill County - Banners/dog agility course/event prizes

Northeast District

Horses Unlimited 4-H Club, Holt County - Adoption Care Baskets for county humane society

Hubbard Jr. Feeders 4-H Club, Dakota County - Replace wooden gates at county fair swine barn

Lindsay Leaders 4-H Club, Platte County - Special supper for fire personnel and EMT's/senior citizen projects/new oven for Town Hall

Nance County Hot Shots 4-H Club, Nance County - 4-H Shooting Sports County Family Day

New Generation 4-H Club, Dixon County - Buy equipment for club members to try new projects

Pleasant Dale 4-H Club, Cedar County  - Metal benches for grandstand 

Rolling Hills 4-H Club, Boone County  - Hold an Air and Space Science Adventure

Rolling Hills 4-H Club, Howard County - Plant/replace shade trees at fairgrounds 

Shining Shamrocks 4-H Club, Garfield County - Finish ceiling of 4-H Building

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