The Diamond Clover was created by a team of Maryland 4-H educators, including Dan Tabler who proposed the the original concept and is the principal author. Dan has retired and currently serves as a 4-H volunteer in Sussex County.
The Delaware 4-H Foundation makes $4,000 available to support one or more scholarships offered to Delaware 4-H members in pursuit of higher education. This award is to recognize continued 4-H leadership.
Joy Sparks Spirit of 4-H
The Joy Sparks Spirit of 4-H Award recognizes outstanding individuals who exhibit enthusiasm, dedication and exemplify 4-H spirit and values. The award is named in memory of 4-H state program leader Joy Sparks, who died Feb. 17, 2009.
2009 – Carlene Jones (Sussex); Ruth Ann Messick (Kent); Wendee Killmon (NCC)
In 2002, National 4-H honored the first laureates – volunteers, supporters, staff, pioneers – who made major contributions to 4-H at local, state and national levels.
The National 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer Recognition Award recognizes 4-H volunteers who demonstrate exemplary service to 4-H, while promoting service through volunteerism as both an opportunity and a privilege.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States’ largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service.
