The 4-H Achievement Program gives youth experience in learning to set goals, record keeping, planning and organizing, completing tasks, and in working efficiently and effectively with others.  In the process youth learn to develop and practice communication skills through interviews, filling out forms and applications, and by completing power point presentations and resumes.  The program also utilizes motivation and the use of incentives which are important in positive youth development.  4-H Youth Development Programs provide opportunities for creativity in a learning by doing environment and encourage youth to become involved in projects and activities that develop valuable skills.  Recognition for outstanding accomplishments also provide incentive for youth to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of leadership, citizenship, communication and marketing of 4-H, community service and over all 4-H participation.

As a result of this 4-H agent and the Campbell County 4-H Council promoting the 4-H Achievement Program and working with youth on their applications and holding practice interviews, the Campbell County 4-H Program had 10 youth receive recognition in the 4-H Achievement Program this year.  4 youth received Gold Level Awards and 3 youth will be interviewing for the Emerald Award during Teen Conference.  Campbell County 4-H has had 3 Emerald Award Winners since the program started in 2012.