The 4-H Golden Eagle Award is earned by hundreds of 4-Hers each year from grades 4-12. To receive this award:
- Be an active 4-H Club Member in the 4th-12th grade
- Participate in EACH month’s club activity (Find more information on these contests under “4-H Clubs and Contests”):
- November – Public Speaking
- January – Poster Contest
- February – Essay Contest
- March – Photography Contest
- Participate in at least ONE outside event. Events can be found on our Camps & Workshops page. You can see Calendar Year for ideas.
- Participate in at least ONE club Community Service-Learning Project (these change monthly and are discussed during each club meeting)
- Record all activities on the Golden Eagle Award Application during the year
- Show you have been an active participant in your club by taking notes and completing each activity within your 4-H book including your 4-H Story.
The 2024 4-H Golden Eagle Award prize package includes:
- A Golden Eagle t-shirt sponsored by Visit My Smokies
- Coupon for Chick-fil-A
- A VIP pass for the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
- General admission pass to Skyland Ranch
- Free round of mini golf at Gatlin’s Mini Golf
- 24-hour pass with ropes course unlimited package for The Island in Pigeon Forge
- One ticket for the Ski Lift Shootout Coaster at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark
Golden Eagle Award Applications, completed project books, and your 4-H Storry are due at your March club meeting. 4-H Staff will pick up each student’s completed applications and books during their March meeting.
For additional information, contact Sami Albright, Mo Smith, or Melanie Hill at (865) 453-3695.
President/Vice President Books, Secretary Books, and Service Learning Chairman Books are also due at your March club meeting.
4-H Golden Eagle Award Resources:
7th – 8th Grade Project Workbook (Coming Soon)
9th – 10th Grade Project Workbook (Coming Soon)
11th – 12th Grade Project Workbook (Coming Soon)