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4-H PEI Annual Awards

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The 4-H PEI Annual Awards aim to honor members, volunteer leaders, and 4-H clubs that demonstrate outstanding participation and accomplishments within the 4-H program at the club, regional, provincial, and national levels.

Several awards have been created to celebrate the 4-H PEI Community and those who play a vital role in fostering positive youth development and cultivating better leaders in their communities.

Any member, volunteer leader, or club interested in applying for or nominating someone for an award should thoroughly review the guidelines for each award listed below.

Member Awards

Member Awards provide a wonderful opportunity for leaders and fellow members to acknowledge a 4-H member by nominating them for one of the annual 4-H PEI Member Awards. When considering nominations, reflect on the member's dedication to the 4-H program, their contributions to their club, community, and country, as well as their growth in life skills and leadership capabilities.

  • Nominations Open - October 1, 2026

  • Nominations Closed - November 15, 2026

  • Award Interviews - December 22, 2026 (tentative)

  • Award Presentations - Provincial AGM - February 27, 2027

Top Livestock
4-H Member

Sponsored by David & Jean Tingley

Member Eligibility:​​

  • 4-H age (9-21 as of Jan 1 , 2026)

  • has not previously received this award

  • is a member in good standing

  • has completed two years in one or more of the Livestock Projects as offered by 4-H PEI. 

(see guidelines for more details)

Top Horse & Pony
4-H Member

Charlie Goodwin Memorial

Member Eligibility:​​

  • 4-H age (9-21 as of Jan 1, 2026)

  • has not previously received this award

  • is a member in good standing

  • has completed two years in the Equine Project (any category) as offered by 4-H PEI                     

(see guidelines for more details)

Top 4-H Member

Sponsored by

Callbeck's Home Hardware Building Centre

Member Eligibility:​​

  • 4-H age (12-21 as of Jan 1, 2026)

  • has not previously received this award

  • is a member in good standing

  • has completed two years as a member in good standing in the 4-H PEI Program    

(see guidelines for more details)

Club Awards

Club Awards have been established to recognize and honor the initiatives that clubs undertake in support of community service and agricultural awareness. Annually, the Brookville Lime Community Service Activity Award and the PEI Women's Institute Agriculture Awareness Activity Award are presented to clubs that have shown exceptional commitment to community involvement and the promotion of agricultural education.

  • Applications Open - October 1, 2026

  • Applications Closed - November 15, 2026

  • Award Presentations - Provincial AGM - February 27, 2027

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for Club Awards

Applications will now require information about ONE MAIN ACTIVITY in which the club, its members, volunteers, and their families have participated for Community Service and/or Agriculture Awareness . This event or activity should showcase the club's most significant contribution to the community for service and/or Agriculture Awareness, depending on the Award. For further details, please refer to the guidelines for each application!

community service
activity award

Sponsored by Brookville Lime

The Brookville Lime - Community Service Activity Award is an annual award presented to 4-H PEI clubs showing significant community connections through participation or facilitation of various community events throughout the past 4-H year.​

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(see guidelines for more details)

Agriculture Awareness
activity award

Sponsored by PEI Women's Institute

The PEI WI - Ag Awareness Service Activity Award is an annual award presented to 4-H PEI clubs showing significant involvement in the agricultural community and participation in activities focusing on agriculture awareness and the importance of it in our everyday lives.

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(see guidelines for more details)

Recognition Awards

Recognition Awards are selected and presented annually to honor outstanding volunteers and 4-H members, as acknowledged by the 4-H Community. The nominees and recipients often serve as a key motivators for the success of the 4-H PEI program in their projects, clubs and local community!

  • Nominations Open - October 1, 2026

  • Nominations Closed - November 15, 2026

  • Award Presentations - Provincial AGM - February 27, 2027

4-H PEI

Leader Recognition
Award

The 4-H PEI Leader Recognition Award was established to highlight the importance of our 4-H Leaders and to celebrate a leader who has made a significant contribution to the 4-H program.​

(see guidelines for more details)

Larsen Memorial

Member Recognition
award

The Larsen Memorial Award was established to recognize the "quiet champions" of the 4-H Program. This award symbolizes the Larsens' passion for life and family, as well as their profound respect for
everything that 4-H embodies. When nominating a 4-H member for this honor, please take the time to acknowledge the "unsung heroes" within your club.​

(see guidelines for more details)

STAFF CONTACT: Mary Jane MacPhee

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