Presentations Contest

An Illustrated 4-H Presentation, given by one (1) individual or a team of two (2) individuals, is a live presentation with

a formal talk where youth will use visual aids (such as props, posters, computer-based visuals, handouts, video, etc.)

to show and tell others how to do something. Presentations are given on a stage/platform. Judge views the entire

presentation and engages in a question-and-answer session following the presentation.

County Contest will be April 10, at the 4-H Building, Aurora. Pre-register by April 9 by calling the Extension

Office at 402-694-6174.

4. Enrollment in the project area in which the participant is making a presentation is not required.

Individual Team

Junior (County Only) 8-9 years old 3-5 min 5-7 min

Intermediate 10-13 years old 6-8 min 8-10 min

Senior 14-18 years old 6-8 min 8-10 min

PREMIUM Purple Blue Red White

$5.00 $4.75 $4.25 $3.75

Illustrated Presentations

Class

Rules:

Participant Requirements:

All participants must have received a purple rating at a County 4-H Presentations contest.

Youth may only participate in one class within Division 151.

Time limit is 6-8 minutes for a presentation given by an individual, and 8-10 minutes for a presentation given by a

team. Participants may be penalized if their presentation exceeds the time limits.

Presentation Topic:

All 4-H Presentations topics should be related to what the 4-H youth is learning through 4-H educational experience

focused on the priorities of career and college readiness, community development, entrepreneurship, food supply

confidence, healthy living, leadership development, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).

connectivity, projector or television screen, and hands-free microphone.

Presenters using computer-based visuals may bring files on a USB drive that is PC formatted. Participants may also

provide their own computer or other equipment as needed; however, participants must be able to connect their

computer to a HDMI plug on the television.

Live animals may be used in the presentation. All fair livestock health requirements must be followed. Presenters are

responsible for all stalling arrangements, care and handling of animals. Animals can only remain in the presentation

area while the owner is present.

SPEECH

• All speeches must be original and include 4-H as the major component of the speech.

• Many speakers in the Public Speaking Contest have given speeches in other contests. This is fine; however

previous speeches may not be used verbatim for the 4-H contest. It is okay to use the same ideas from a speech

previously delivered in competition, but it must be 4-H related. Enough changes should be made to make that speech

new to the speaker and the audience. 4-H public speakers may not use an old speech written by a sibling, other 4-H

member, or anyone else.

• Acknowledge the source of information used in the speech. For example, an article from a magazine may be used

for reference but should not be quoted directly unless you tell the audience your source.

• All radio PSA’s must promote 4-H and be general enough to be used anywhere in Nebraska at any time of the year.

• All 4-H PSA’s must include the following tag line within the last ten seconds of the PSA: “Learn more about

Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu.” The tag line is included in the 60 second time

limit. The tagline Know How, Know Now should not be used.

• Sound effects and public domain music may be used. Copyrighted material may not be used. • All PSA’s must be

the original work of the presenter. Contestants may not use PSA’s written and provided by the state or national staff.

• No team PSAs are allowed. • Radio PSA’s will be submitted electronically as a .wav or mp3 format along with

1 copy of the PSA text. (No CDs accepted)

Award will be awarded to the top purple ribbon winner in each division with the exception of Clover Kids.

Clover Kids: ages 5-7, ½ - 2 minutes

Original Speech or Any Reading (poem or story) Participation Ribbons only

Novice (first time speaker)

Novice Original: ages 8-9, 3 minutes or less

Novice Reading: ages 8-9, 3 minutes or less

Junior: 8-9, 1-3 minutes

Original speech related to 4-H

Intermediate: 10-13, 3-5 minutes

Original speech related to 4-H

Senior: 14-18, 5-8 minutes