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Missouri 4-H Foundation

Frank Graham Award

Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award

The Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award recognizes 4-H volunteers for their hard work and dedication to Missouri's youth. The award is named in honor of Frank Graham, former director of the MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development and founding member of the Missouri 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees.

Eligibility

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a minimum of five (5) years of volunteer service to Missouri 4-H.
  • Demonstrate a significant impact on their 4-H Club or county-wide 4-H program.
  • Counties are limited to one (1) nomination (single person or couple) per year, regardless of the number of volunteers in that county.

Nomination information

An application form is available to nominate candidates for the Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. Nominations are due by December 15 and will be accepted from county 4-H councils and their designated representatives, 4-H staff, and 4-H clubs.

Frank Graham Award nomination

Recognition

One award winner per region will be selected by the volunteer recognition committee. A $100 monetary award will be presented to a 4-H county or chartered 4-H club in the awardee honor.

For questions about the Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award, please contact the Missouri 4-H Foundation office or call 573-882-2680.