.to recognize 4-H teens who have achieved high standards of excellence in their 4-H program or project work, in citizenship, and in leadership.

to provide Ohio 4-H teens who become ambassadors with opportunities and experiences to enhance their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations in leadership, citizenship, communications and public relations, scholarship, and related areas of interest and need.

to enable teens who become ambassadors to serve as 4-H spokespersons in order to develop and strengthen 4-H partnerships with government officials, the media, state associations, donors, civic groups, parents, volunteers, and others.

to provide meaningful opportunities for teens to be actively involved and valued as equal partners in defining, developing, implementing, diversifying, and improving 4-H youth development in Ohio.

to involve teens in expanding 4-H marketing and promotion efforts and in managing the Ohio 4-H image to ensure compatibility with our vision, mission, and values.