Youth Merit . Points and Awards

Our youth are considered to be some of the best in the State. Many of you are completing tasks daily through school, community service, and riding that you may be earning credit for through the Youth Merit program. I encourage you to take the time to review the point system listed and begin your journey to earning these tangible awards.

  • 50 - Participation Plaque and Certificate
  • 100 - Certificate of Merit and Yellow Tag
  • 200 - Certificate of Excellence and Red Tag
  • 300 - Honor of Excellence Certificate and Blue Tag, T-Shirt
  • 500 - Bronze Medallion
  • 650 - Superior Jacket
  • 800 - Silver Medallion
  • 1,000 - Supreme Belt Buckle
  • 1,200 - Gold Medallion
  • 1,400 - $100 U.S. Savings Bond
  • 1,600 - $150 U.S. Savings Bond
  • 1,800 - $200 U.S. Savings Bond

Points count from the date of enrollment providing you are a current WSH member. Credit is not given for tasks that are accomplished prior to enrolling. Points are carried forward into the next year without interruption. Tasks cannot be redone unless they are marked with a * or they were not done in a prior year. Additional points cannot be earned unless dues for the new year have been paid and the new WSH membership number is turned into the Youth Merit Advisor by MARCH 15TH.

Youth Merit members may earn up to one medallion level each year. For example, a youth earning 650 points their first year will receive the Participation Plaque, Certificate of Merit, Certificate of Excellence, Honor of Excellence, and Bronze Medallion. The following year, they will receive the Superior Jacket as long as the Youth Merit member earns at least 100 new points during the year.

U.S. Savings Bonds. In order to receive a U.S. Savings Bond, Youth Merit members must earn the minimum points listed, write a 500+ word essay, and present the essay at Convention. If unable to attend Convention, a video recording of the essay must be sent ahead of Convention to one of the Youth Merit Chairs. Only one Savings Bond will be awarded per year to a Youth Merit member.

Verification of task performance is the signature of an adult (preferably not a parent of the youth) who can verify, based on personal knowledge that the task was satisfactorily completed. The completion certification date must be given. The adult should include his/her title (show official, club officer or relationship).

The deadline for submitting records for awards to be presented at the current years Convention is September 1. All awards will be presented annually at the WSH Convention. Those unable to attend will receive their awards via their Zone Advisor and/or mail.

Chet Kelley Memorial Award

This award is given to the Youth Merit Member with the most participation in community service, school related activities, church activities, etc.

  • 2006 Winner Shane Terry (Canal Zone)

Del Haack Junior Achievement Award

This award is given to the Youth Merit Member with the most new points earned each year.

  • 2006 Winner Melissa Welch (Zone 1)

High Point 10 and Under

This award is given to the Youth Merit member earning the most new points in the 10 and under class.

  • 2006 Winner Daniel and Jesse Timmons (Zone 1)

High Point 11 to 13

This award is given to the Youth Merit member earning the most new points in the 11 to 13 and under class.

  • 2006 Winner Steven Keith (Northeast Zone)

High Point 14 and Over

This award is given to the Youth Merit member earning the most new points in the 14 and over class.

  • 2006 Winner Angela Caryl (Northeast Zone)

Youth Merit Members are only eligible to win one Special Award each year. These awards will be distributed at the Awards Banquet during Convention.