Washington County 4-H’ers are reminded the deadline for Special Awards, Community Service Awards, and CBI Bank and Trust 4-H Participation Awards is October 1. All 4-H members may apply for the CBI Bank and Trust 4-H Participation Awards as a Participant of Merit or a Participant of Excellence with the one-page application. Senior 4-H’ers (10-12 grades) can apply for five awards: I Dare You, Achievements, Citizenship, Leadership, and Livestock Leadership Award. Only County Council members are eligible for the additional Leadership award. Intermediate age 4-H’ers (7-9 grades) are eligible to apply for the Intermediate Citizenship Award and also new awards this year: Leadership, Achievement, and Spirit Award. The special senior/intermediate award application includes submitting up to three pages of support material and an interview with the 4-H & Youth Committee. All applications are due to the Washington County Extension Office by October 1. Interviews will be held the afternoon of October 8th. Any 7th-12th grade member who excelled in one particular project area this year are encouraged to apply for a Project Award. Applicants should have completed leadership activities within this project area  as well. An informal interview with the club leader is required for this award with their signature. In addition, any Washington County 4-H club may apply for the Community Service Award.  This award is for projects completed within the current 4-H year by the entire club to improve the community. Application includes a project folder due to the Washington County Extension Office by October 1. For more information and applications, contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811.