- Author: Valerie Zeko
This year, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, our Ventura County 4-H Achievement Awards took place in a drive-in ceremony at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on November 15, 2020
Please scroll down to see every category of awards given.
2019-2020 Record Book Awards
PRIMARY
- Bailey Hargett, Conejo-Simi 4-H
o Record Book Participation Award
JUNIOR
- Sammy Belik, Conejo-Simi 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Jones Lees, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
INTERMEDIATE
- Alexander Blomquist, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Claire Boone, Santa Rosa Valley 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Anna Linehan, Conejo-Simi 4-H
o Record Book First Place Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Rachel Lipscomb, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Ashley Pyler, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Kaylee Tan, Conejo-Simi 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Adeline Vertucci, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Mathew Ziegler, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
SENIOR
- Adler Streigel, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Olivia Vertucci, Loma Vista 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
- Shelby Wright, Santa Rosa Valley 4-H
o Record Book Premium Medalist Award
o Record Book Interview Award
Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Earned by members who complete community service in 4-H and their community.
- Sammy Belik, Conejo-Simi 4-H, earned the Gold Presidential Service Award in the Youth division for volunteering over 75 hours in 4-H and his community.
- Anna Sorenson, Conejo-Simi 4-H, earned the Gold Presidential Service Award in the Teen division for volunteering over 100 hours in 4-H and her community.
Emerald Star
The Emerald Star program is designed for intermediate and senior 4-H members who apply and complete a project that benefits 4-H members. Click here for info.
Ashley Pyler of Loma Vista 4-H earned her Emerald Star by planning and facilitating a 4-H Primary Field Day for our youngest 4-H members over Zoom.
Diamond Clover Award
The California Diamond Clover is the highest achievement for which a 4-H youth member is recognized. Diamond Clovers have been awarded to several of the highest achieving 4-H youth members since 2013. Click here for more info.
Anna Sorenson of Conejo-Simi 4-H earned her Diamond Clover this year! Congratulations!
Special Volunteer Recognition
Recognition Director Amylynn Robinson gave special recognition to Loma Vista 4-H Club Leader Julie Salomonson who planned and hosted a Virtual Youth Expo since the fair was cancelled this year due to the pandemic. Thank you for all your hard work, Julie!
Gold Club Charter Seals
Gold Club Charter Seals are given to clubs who go above and beyond the 14 minimum requirements in the Club Program Planning Guide. To earn a Gold Seal, clubs need to complete an extra 10 goals for a total of 24 goals.
- Sespe 4-H Club, led by Paula Estrella, completed 32 goals
- Somis 4-H Club, led by Anthony Santos, completed 26 goals
- Conejo-Simi 4-H Club, led by Edith Sorensen, completed 34 goals
- Loma Vista 4-H Club, led by Julie Salomonson, completed 41 goals
- Author: Valerie Zeko
On Dec. 4, 2021, Ventura County 4-H'ers gathered at UC Hansen Agricultural Research & Extension Center (HAREC) for the 2021 Ventura County 4-H Achievement Awards.
Our County Ambassadors Ashley Pyler, Samantha Robinson, and Mathew Ziegler planned this wonderful outdoor event and they also presented the awards.
Before the Awards presentation, Ashley led the guests in a memory game which was a fun way to kick off the event!
Please scroll down to see every category of award
2020-21 Record Book Awards
PRIMARY
Bailey Hargett, Conejo-Simi 4-H - Record Book Special Recognition
Julia Ortega, Loma Vista 4-H - Record Book Special Recognition
JUNIOR
· Jones Lees, Loma Vista 4-H – Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
INTERMEDIATE
· Sammy Belik, Santa Rosa Valley 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
· Kaylee Tan, Conejo-Simi 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
SENIOR
· Rachel Lipscomb, Loma Vista 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
· Ashley Pyler, Loma Vista 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
· Anna Linehan, Conejo-Simi 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
· Adeline Vertucci, Loma Vista 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
· Livia Vertucci, Loma Vista 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
· Matthew Ziegler, Loma Vista 4-H - Record Book Medal Winner and Interview Winner
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Earned by members who complete community service in 4-H and their community.
Ashley Pyler of Loma Vista 4-H earned the Gold Presidential Service Award in the Teen division for volunteering over 100 hours in 4-H and her community.
Diamond Clover Award
The California Diamond Clover is the highest achievement for which a 4-H youth member is recognized. Diamond Clovers have been awarded to several of the highest achieving 4-H youth members since 2013. Click here for more info.
Adler Striegel of Loma Vista 4-H earned her Diamond Clover this year! Congratulations!
Golden Clover Awards
The Golden Clover Awards are considered to be the lifetime achievement awards of the California 4-H Youth Development Program. There are several categories for Golden Clovers, and only one is awarded per category.
Ashley Pyler of Loma Vista 4-H won a Golden Clover in the category of Fundraising.
Julie Salomonson, Loma Vista 4-H Club Leader, won a Golden Cover in the category of Volunteer Mentoring
