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Celebrating Achievement. Fueling Growth. Becoming Beyond Ready.
In 4-H, recognition goes beyond trophies and certificates. We celebrate the sparks that inspire youth, the belonging they find in our community, and the growth they achieve through leadership, service, and learning. Our awards and educational trips honor the hard work and dedication of 4-H members, volunteers, and leaders—helping them become Beyond Ready for life.
Why Recognition Matters
The 4-H Thriving Model shows us that when youth are recognized for their achievements, they build confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of purpose. Recognition also opens the door to life-changing opportunities—like traveling, meeting new people, and gaining real-world experiences.
Click here for more information about Louisiana 4-H Awards & Recognition
This page is dedicated to East Baton Rouge Parish Senior 4-H Members! If you are a 4-H member in another parish, reach out to your parish 4-H Agent to learn about their requirements.
Scholarship Info
College can be expensive, and 4-H would like to assist youth in its program to continue their education. 4-H members graduating this year are eligible to apply for a 4-H-related scholarship. All scholarships are under ONE (1) application, make sure you indicate on the application which scholarships you would like to apply for (select all that apply)
Information needed to complete the application:
Email completed applications to either Ms. Olivia (opicard@agcenter.lsu.edu) or Ms. Candace (caderbes@agcenter.lsu.edu)
Honor Cord Info
Graduating seniors, apply to receive a 4-H Honor Cord that you can wear during your commencement! To receive an honor cord, you must meet the following requirements:
Be an enrolled 4-H member and in good standing
Must be a graduating senior
Must have been enrolled in 4-H for at least 3 years of your high school career
Must have participated in at least one state sponsored 4-H program in the past 3 years or parish-level program involvement.
Applications for the honor cords must be completed online by Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Senior Spotlight Info
The East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H Program would like to publicly recognize all the senior 4-H members. In an effort to gather information to spotlight our seniors. Each senior is asked to complete the online Senior Spotlight questionnaire.
The questionnaire is different than the Honor Cord application, therefore, the questionnaire must be completed by April 1, 2026.
