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