Family Hall of Fame

Kentucky 4-H Family Hall of Fame

The Kentucky 4-H Family Hall of Fame honors families for their impact on Kentucky 4-H. The families we induct have created exceptional legacies of service by contributing their time, resources and leadership for the betterment of the Kentucky 4-H program on a local, regional and state level.

The longevity, continuing success and relevance of the Kentucky 4-H Program is due in great part to the leadership and support provided by generations of 4-H families throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Nomination and Selection Criteria

Any family is eligible to receive the award who has shown significant generational contributions to Kentucky 4-H of their time, resources and leadership.

Up to four recipients will be selected on a statewide basis and will be presented with their award at the Kentucky 4-H Foundation Annual Appreciation Breakfast on the first Friday of the Kentucky State Fair each year.

Who can nominate?

Any group or individual is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration.

Information to be included in Application

1. Two typed narratives, approximately 300 words or less each, that address the following . . .
   1. Describe the activities, support (financial or time), and involvement the family nominee(s) have provided to the Kentucky 4-H program over their generations. Were these new or ongoing activities?
   2. Describe the impact or outcome(s) resulting from this generational support. What difference has this support made to the Kentucky 4-H Program and to the lives of 4-H members and volunteers?
2. List all committees, boards, and groups with which the family members have been involved.
3. Attached two letters of reference, representing two of the following groups:
   1. Current 4-H Members
   2. Former 4-H Members
   3. Community Leaders
4. In addition to the information above, please send photos and/or news clippings to support the application.
5. For items #1 and #2 there is a 4-page single-sided maximum.

Award and Presentation Details

All award recipients will receive personal invitations to the Kentucky 4-H Foundation Annual Appreciation Breakfast on the first Friday of the Kentucky State Fair directly from the Kentucky 4-H Foundation in late June or early July.  Each award recipient will receive a plaque during the breakfast and a nameplate will be added to the Family Hall of Fame Plaque displayed in the Harold Workman Lobby of the Kentucky Exposition Center.