Dear Members of the Delaware 4-H Family,

I am pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2014 National 4-H Salute to Excellence (STE) Awards. Nominations will be accepted through November 1, 2013 for the 4-H Volunteer of the Year (less than 10 years of service) and the Outstanding Lifetime 4–H Volunteer (10 years or more). There will be one winner of each award from each of our three Delaware counties. A guideline for a sample resume is also provided.

Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program, providing positive youth development experiences. Salute to Excellence is a great way to show support and gratitude for their dedication. I hope you will take the time to nominate the most deserving 4-H volunteers from your county 4-H Program as well as share this message with others who work with 4-H volunteer development.

Nominations are due November 1, 2013 and are to be e-mailed to my attention at elopez@udel.edu

If you have any questions about the process, do not hesitate to contact me and please remember to submit the volunteer resume along with the nominee’s formal application.

With warm regards,

Dr. Ernesto B. “Ernie” Lopez