URBANA, Ill. - The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H club in Ogle County was recently honored for its achievements with a statewide Excel Club Award.

Recognition and awards are an essential part of 4-H. Recognition encourages young people and increases their interest in opportunities as they become more capable young adults.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club was honored with a Community Service Excel Club Award due to a demonstrated focus on their 4-H club’s work in service to and for others, emphasizing youth leadership in planning and implementing the service work.

The Illinois 4-H Recognition program focuses on three areas of recognition: Engage, Experience, and Excel. Clubs that EXCEL in their work can compete for state awards. Congratulations to the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club for an outstanding year!

To learn more about 4-H or get involved, visit the Ogle County 4-H website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/ or call the Extension office at 815-732-2191. Let us know if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in 4-H.

4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension.  University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.  

About Illinois 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and is administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement and puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, two times more likely to make healthier choices, two times more likely to be civically active, and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.