20 finalists for the Dan Patch Youth Leadership award.
Every year since 1966, 4-H Horse Project members can apply for a Dan Patch and Youth Leadership award. In order to apply, participants must have been enrolled for at least two years in the MN 4-H Horse or Horseless Horse Project and have participated in at least one horse-related leadership role.
In April, all applicants submit a 2-page resume and an 8-page portfolio. They are judged on a broad base of Learning, Leadership, and Service within the 4-H Horse project, other 4-H project areas, and within their community.
There are two divisions for the Award: 10-12th graders compete to become the Dan Patch winner. After scoring the resume/portfolios, the top 20 advance to a Phase 2 Judging Day, which was held virtually this year. They were interviewed on their Learning, Leadership and Service. They individually prepared and presented on an equine-related topic AND they were placed in random groups to collaborate on a group problem. The ten individuals with the top scores after all 5 judged events are considered “finalists!” This year Eliza S. from Waseca County is in the Top 10!
The younger division, Youth Leadership, is for 6-9th graders; they are only judged on their resumes and portfolios. This year Karley H. Waseca County is in the Top 10 Youth Leadership Division.
Each of the Dan Patch and Youth Leadership finalists receive an embroidered shirt and a plaque.
Eliza and Karley represent the best of the MN 4-H Horse Project. Congratulations!
For more information about the MN 4-H Horse Project
https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-animal-science-projects/4-h-horse-project