4-H Key Award The Key Award is a statewide recognition program, sponsored for older 4-H members in Illinois. The purpose of the award is to reward members exhibiting outstanding leadership, community service, and mentoring during their 4-H involvment. Must be 16 to 18 years of age by Sept. 1 of the 4-H year they submit the application.
Illinois 4-H State Award Candidates must be between 15 and 18 years of age on September 1, 2009 and have completed a minimum of one year in the 4-H program. Application is due in January 2010.
