The McAllister Outstanding Equine Member Award

Application Criteria

Applicants for the McAllister Outstanding Member Award must be at least 15 years old as of January 1 of the current year and must be in at least their third year of membership in the 4-H horse program. Members currently enrolled in any 4-H horse project are eligible. Ownership of a horse is not mandatory for completing an application.

This award is to recognize an outstanding 4-H member active in the 4-H horse/horse science program. Emphasis is on the member and his/her participation in the horse program, plus his/her leadership and impact on club, county, and community in general. Finalists will be recognized in the fall. The member with the highest-scoring entry will receive a $500.00 scholarship and a tack trunk (or similar item). The award was named to honor a longtime volunteer, Dr. Scott McAllister of Centre Hall, PA who has spent a lifetime giving to the horse programs in Pennsylvania. He values the 4-H program as a place for youth to develop communication, leadership and horse skills.

Application Procedure

Each county may nominate one outstanding 4-H horse program member for this award. The selection procedure should be determined by the individual county. Selection of the county nominee should be made by an appropriate process determined by the extension educator and local horse program leaders. Former finalists may apply if selected by their county. Former winners of the saddle/tack truck may not apply.

Checklist for completed application packet (forward all items to the state level for judging):

____ 1. Completed Application Form. Use our form or format. Do not include news clippings, photographs, or more than two letters of reference.

____ 2. Two completed recommendation forms, at least one which must be from a non-4-H related person (i.e., a teacher, employer, counselor, coach). Note: Do not ask a member of your immediate family to complete a recommendation form.

Application Deadlines

A completed application for ONE nominee per county should be sent to:

Amy Hofmann, Northampton County Extension,
14 Gracedale Ave.,
Nazareth, PA 18064

Send the original and three copies of the application and letters (original for file copy and one for each judge). Do not send materials in a notebook or plastic sleeves.

Applications must be received in the Northampton County office no later than August 5. There are absolutely no exceptions to this deadline!

Applications that do not have 4 copies total will not be accepted. No faxes or emails will be accepted! Send the entire packet as a unit; there is no guarantee that additional "pieces" sent under separate cover will be included with the final application at the time of judging.

Finalists may be interviewed to determine the top winner if deemed necessary by the judges. If you have questions or need further information, contact Amy Hofmann at 610-813-6613.