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<description>The Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet is a monthly newsletter that provides valuable information to local Extension offices, as well as Kansas 4-H families.  The deadlines posted may be different than those set by local Extension offices. In addition, local Extension offices may not be able to provide chaperones and/or transportation to statewide Kansas 4-H events, programs, trainings and activities. Always check with your local Extension office before registering. Category: Awards and Recognition</description>
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<title>Update on 4-H Achievement Pins</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103441</link>
<description>We would like to provide an update regarding orders for 4-H Achievement Pins. </description>
<author>mandyw@ksu.edu (Mandy Wilson)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Salute to Excellence Award</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103390</link>
<description>Each extension unit may select its representative and submit its nominees electronically to the State 4-H Office by March 1, 2026. </description>
<author>semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah Maass)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 +0000</pubDate>
<category>Awards and Recognition</category>
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<title>National 4-H Council Youth in Action Applications Open</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103270</link>
<description>The 4-H Youth in Action program celebrates young people who are making a real difference in their communities. This national program amplifies the stories and leadership of 4-H youth.</description>
<author>semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah E. Maass)</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kansas 4-H Scholarships Reminder</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103248</link>
<description>All scholarship applications and reference materials are due January 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (CST). </description>
<author>semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah E. Maass)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Salute to Excellence Award</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103062</link>
<description>The Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers has adopted the Salute to Excellence award to recognize and promote Kansas 4-H volunteers who have excelled in their roles locally and continue with selecting Kansas’ top volunteers for the National competition.</description>
<author>semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah E. Maass)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Volunteer Salute to Excellence Award</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103106</link>
<description>The Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers has adopted the Salute to Excellence award to recognize and promote Kansas 4-H volunteers who have excelled in their roles locally and continue with selecting Kansas’ top volunteers for the National competition.</description>
<author>semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah E. Maass)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>4-H Wheat Variety Plot Awards</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103080</link>
<description>2025 Kansas 4-H Wheat Variety Plot Displays awarded at State Fair.</description>
<author>klnordyke@ksu.edu (Kelsey Nordyke)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>2025 4-H Achievement Pin Order Form</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=102910</link>
<description>The 4-H Achievement Pin Order Form for 2025 is now available and the K-State Research and Extension Bookstore is accepting pre-orders.</description>
<author>mandyw@ksu.edu (Mandy Wilson)</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 +0000</pubDate>
<category>Awards and Recognition</category>
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<title>Key Award/ Purple Seal Orders</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=102915</link>
<description>The order form for Key Awards and Purple Seals is available.</description>
<author>dsratlif@ksu.edu (Dona Ratliff)</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 +0000</pubDate>
<category>Awards and Recognition</category>
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<title>National 4-H Congress Nominations for Key Award and Centennial Delegates</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=102710</link>
<description>National 4-H Congress is a recognition, educational, cultural, and community service experience November 28 - December 2, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.  We are now accepting nominations for Key Award and Centennial Delegates, which are due June 13.</description>
<author>semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah Maass)</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kansas 4-H All Star Livestock Judging Team Wins National Contest</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=101175</link>
<description>Congratulations, Kansas 4-H All Star Livestock Judging Team!</description>
<author>klnordyke@ksu.edu (Kelsey Nordyke)</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>State 4-H Scholarships and the Vanier Family Scholarship Changes</title>
<link>https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=101087</link>
<description>The Kansas 4-H Scholarship and Vanier Family Scholarship application process is now open. Applications are due by March 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM. To learn more about the scholarship process use the following link.</description>
<author>keatley@ksu.edu (Sarah Keatley)</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 +0000</pubDate>
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