Project Record Book Awards
Project Record Books are judged by age group (8–10, 11–12, 13–15, 16–18).
- County Level: Pitt County offers Blue, Red, and White ribbons to recognize county winners at the yearly Achievement Night Awards program.
- District/State Level: The top two books in each category and age group from every county advance to the state competition.
- Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals: These are awarded to the top three books in the state for each category and age group.
- Monetary Awards: State winners often receive cash prizes. While amounts vary by year and category sponsorship, they typically range from $25 to $100+.
Project Record Forms
Program Year Project Record Forms – Due by January 31st of each year.
PDF Fillable Forms
Sample Record Books - please ask 4-H agent for sample books.
Portfolio Awards
Because Portfolios represent three years of high-level work, the rewards are even more prestigious. These are only available to the 13–15 and 16–18 age groups.
- State Cumulative Awards: Winners are recognized at the NC 4-H State Congress in Raleigh. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners may also receive monetary awards.
- Electric Project: The 4-H Electric program is unique in NC. Top portfolio winners in the Electric category often win a dedicated trip to 4-H Electric Congress, a multi-day event focused on STEM and fun.
Portfolios Forms
Due by January 31st each year.
Program Year Portfolio Form
4-H Electric Congress Portfolio Delegate – Guidelines
Score Sheets
Why should I do this?
Most NC 4-H'ers start with Project Record Books to get the hang of tracking their hours and activities in 4-H. As you get older (especially in the 13–15 and 16–18 brackets), the Portfolio becomes a great path to winning awards, being inducted into 4-H Honor Club, scholarships, and showing colleges that you have years of dedicated, documented leadership.
Don't wait until December! Keep a "junk drawer" folder or a digital note on your phone to log hours and take photos as they happen. Trying to remember what you did in February when it's already November is the ultimate 4-H struggle.