Achievement Pins

Achievement Pins can be found on the Kansas 4-H website. Please look at the requirements early in the year so youth know what goals to set and how active they need to be in order to be awarded the pin they want. The Key Award is the highest honor in 4-H and youth should be at least 16 years old before applying. Membership pins are due at the same time as record books but are not required. Achievement pins are not part of the record book process.

Pin FAQ

Q: Do I have to apply for the pins in order?
A: No, but families should be prepared to track their pins and know what they've applied for in the past. It is not the Extension office or your club leader's responsiblity to update you each year on what you've applied for in the past. We prefer young members go in order but understand some members start at an older age and it might be able to apply for more advanced pins.

Q: Can youth apply for more than one pin in a year?
A: No, youth may only apply for one pin a year. This does not apply to the Key Award. According to KS 4-H policy the Key Award is an award not a pin. Youth apply apply for a pin and the Key Award the same year.