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October 17, 2016

The 2017 Youth in Action Awards Are Open for Submissions

Submitted by Deryl Waldren

National 4-H Council’s Youth in Action Awards recognize outstanding 4-H’ers who epitomize 4-H youth empowerment and leadership. This prestigious award will honor four confident, accomplished 4-H’ers who have gained critical life skills through their 4-H experience and have utilized those skills to overcome a challenge, or challenges, they have faced. Each winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship for higher education, be featured as the 4-H Youth Spokesperson, and receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. to be recognized at National 4-H Council's Legacy Awards.

The call for application submissions is open now through November 25th, 5 p.m. EST at www.4-h.org/youthinaction where you can find full guidelines and learn more about Youth in Action. Click here for a copy of the Youth in Action application guidelines.  For questions e-mail YouthinAction@4-H.org.