George & Marg Clarke Youth Agriculture Award

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The George & Marg Clarke Agricultural Achievement Award supports youth in the City of Kawartha Lakes who demonstrate a strong commitment to agriculture, rural life, and community contribution. Established through the Scottish Blend Farm Fund, the award honours a legacy of farming, leadership, and stewardship of the land.

This award is administered in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes 4-H club, recognizing the important role of agricultural youth organizations in developing leadership, skills, and community values.

The Purpose

Application Guidelines

    • Number of Awards: 2 annually

    • Value: Minimum $500 per recipient (subject to annual fund performance)

    • Disbursement: Issued upon confirmation of enrollment in an eligible post-secondary or training program

    • Presentation: Award presented at the Kawartha Lakes 4-H celebration event

  • Applicants must:

    • Be a resident of the City of Kawartha Lakes

    • Demonstrate active involvement in agriculture, which may include: Family farm experience, Participation in 4-H, Junior Farmers, or similar programs, Agricultural employment or volunteerism

    • Plan to pursue post-secondary education or training in an agriculture-related field

    • Demonstrate the following personal qualities: Strong work ethic, Leadership and initiative, Sportsmanship and character, Community involvement and contribution

  • Applicants must submit:

    • Completed application form

    • Description of agricultural experience and involvement

    • Personal statement addressing:

      • Background and connection to agriculture

      • Personal values and leadership

      • Future goals in agriculture

      • Impact of receiving the award

    • Optional supporting materials (refences, resume, proof of enrollment, letters of support, etc.)

    • Applications are reviewed by a selection committee, which may include representatives from the Kawartha Community Foundation, agricultural community members, and 4-H representatives

    • The committee will score applications using a standardized evaluation framework aligned with the selection criteria

    • Final decisions are approved in accordance with Foundation policies