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M&M Recognition:
Let's Make it
Meaningful &
Memorable
Georgene Bender, Jean Rogalsky, and Matt Benge
Welcome
Slide 2
Get Acquainted Activities
Rock, Paper, Scissors Conga Style
Go Ask!
Introductions: Matt, Jean and Georgene
Reflection
Slide 3
Time of the last time they felt
appreciated?
What is the best recognition you
ever got or gave?
National 4-H Recognition Model
Slide 6
• Participation
• Progress Towards Self-Set Goals
• Achieving Standards of Excellence
• Peer Competition
• Cooperation
Participation
Slide 8
Progress Towards Goals
Slide 9
What are some ways we
encourage 4-H youth to
make progress toward self-
set goals?
Achievement of Standards
Slide 13
Recognition within 4-H
Slide 16
• Recognition should be integrated into
the 4-H program
• Integral part of the 4-H experience
• Requires careful planning and
development
• Balance all the types of recognition
Quality Time
Slide 21
• Ask how their day is going
• Try to establish a common connection: dogs,
sports, music, dance, etc.
• Listen when they come to you (try not to
seem agitated)
• Secret handshake
Tangible Gifts
Slide 23
• Treats
• Gift Cards
• Field trips
• Time off
• Take them to lunch
• Special snacks
Ask the Audience:
Slide 25
What is your language?
Words of Affirmation
Quality Time
Acts of Service
Tangible Gifts
Physical Touch
References
Slide 36
Chapman and White. 2012. The Five Languages of
Appreciation in the Workplace.
Fogarty, et al. 2005, revised 2013. Florida 4-H
Recognition for Excellence, Helping Youth Grow.
http://florida4h.org/staff/awards_handbook/overview/introd
uction.pdf
Norman, M., 2005. Florida Recognition for Excellence
Overview.
Presentation at Youth Development Institute by
Whitney Cherry, 4-H Agent Calhoun County
Karen Miliffe, 4-H Agent Orange County
March 16, 2015