National 4-H Council is now accepting applications for the 2017 4-H Youth in Action Awards to be presented at the Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2017.  Awards will recognize one remarkable 4-H’er within each pillar area: Agriculture; Citizenship; Healthy Living; and STEM.

Each of the four 4-H Youth in Action Awards pillar winners will receive: a scholarship, trip to Washington DC and serve as the National Youth Spokesperson for their recognized pillar area.

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on Monday, October 24, 2016. For qualifications, application rules, and information on past honorees, please visit the 4-H Youth in Action Awards website.