POSTERS, SECRETARY’S BOOKS,
4-H NEWS ITEMS, MISCELLANEOUS, &
CAMP/LIBRARY/AFTER SCHOOL OR WORKSHOP EXHIBITS
PURPOSE
The purpose of a poster is to call attention to a subject. Every poster must be crafted to catch the viewer‘s attention quickly. Each must present only one specific message clearly. The poster should clearly feature some aspect of 4-H.
EXHIBIT GUIDELINES:
Posters will be judged on the following criteria:
Idea: simple, clear message, appropriate for a poster.
Lettering: readable from a distance, appropriate size in proportion to art.
Art: one dominant, eye-catching element; art relates to written message.
Arrangement: makes good use of entire poster space without being too crowded; art and lettering are well- balanced.
Color: use of bold colors that harmonize well; colors used are legible.
Quality of Construction: neatness; appropriateness of materials used.
Effectiveness: works well as a poster
Entries which do not conform to size, content, or material guidelines, will be lowered one ribbon placing.
Posters must be 14” x 22” and must be of a material that can be pinned to a display board. They may be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Those generated by computer must also meet this standard. Computer art generated on an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper and mounted on poster board will be disqualified.
Posters may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, markers or computer graphics, etc. They may not be three-dimensional. Entries with components thicker than paper (such as milk cartons, pencils, pop cans) will be disqualified.
Posters may not use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names, logos or slogans. Avoid using clichés or over-used phrases that do not command the viewer’s attention.
When using the official 4-H Emblem (clover with the H’s on each leaf), it must follow approved guidelines, which can be viewed at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/name-emblem-guidelines/
Computer “clip art” will not be scored as positively as original computer art designs.
The 4-H member’s name, age, full address and county must be listed on the back of the poster.
Posters may be laminated to protect them. Loose plastic coverings used to protect the exhibit while being transported will be removed by the superintendent for evaluation and display.
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
DIVISION 148 - POSTERS
B148002 THEME POSTER - BEAUTIFUL NEBRASKA: Nebraska’s state song, “Beautiful Nebraska”, talks of peaceful prairieland, rivers, hills of sand, dark green valleys, and rainbows reaching to the ground. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone has their own idea of what makes Nebraska great place to live. Entries in the theme class should capture and share what the exhibitor finds beautiful in or about Nebraska.
B148003 PHOTO POSTER - The poster should focus on a 4-H theme of your choice, using one large, eye- catching photo.
B148004 4-H RECRUITMENT POSTER – Design a poster encouraging others to join 4-H.
DIVISION 149 - 4-H NEWS ITEMS
Should contain not less than four items mounted in an attractive manner. The poster size shall be a minimum of 14” x 20” and a maximum of 18” x 22”. Margins of at least 1” must be maintained. 4-H member must be a news reporter in their club to exhibit.
B149001 JUNIOR 4-H NEWS ITEMS DISPLAY - (ages 9-12, before January 1 of current calendar year)
B149002 SENIOR 4-H NEWS ITEMS DISPLAY - (ages 13 & above, before January 1 of current calendar year)
DIVISION 150 – SECRETARY’S BOOKS
Refer to guidelines on page 2 of secretary’s record. Secretary’s books are available at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/boone-nance/4-h-clubs-materials/
B150001 JUNIOR SECRETARY’S BOOK - (ages 9-12, before January 1 of current calendar year)
B150002 SENIOR SECRETARY’S BOOK - (ages 13 & above, before January 1 of current calendar year)
DIVISION 157 - MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Premiums: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
In the miscellaneous project area, exhibitors may use whatever means is most effective in showing what they have accomplished in making the article. Items can include photographs, slides, posters, charts, drawings, articles, etc. The exhibit should include sufficient explanation (supporting documentation) so that viewers understand how exhibit was made. Supporting documentation can be a 4” x 6” card or 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper.
B157001 ARTICLE WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Catch All) - Open to 4-H projects that do not have specific sections and classes where articles made in the project can be exhibited. Include supporting documentation.
B157002 ARTICLE WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Catch All) - Open to 4-H projects that do not have specific sections and classes where articles made in the project can be exhibited. Include supporting documentation.
B157003 ARTICLE FOR INSIDE THE HOME – One, Two or Three dimensional item made relating to the current year’s Theme, “Bee Happy In 4-H”. Supporting documentation should be included.
B157004 #iam4h - ARTICLE SHOWING YOUR 4-H SPIRIT – Can be an item used to promote 4-H, a selfie picture of you and a friend wearing a 4-H t-shirt or more! Supporting documentation should be included.
B157005 POSTER – Make a poster using the current year’s Theme, “Bee Happy In 4-H”
B157006 OTHER - Other item using the current year’s Theme, “Bee Happy In 4-H”
DIVISION 158 - CAMP/LIBRARY/AFTER SCHOOL OR COUNTY WORKSHOP EXHIBITS
Premiums: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
4-H members who attend a camp or county workshop may enter any items they made at the camp or workshop, or made using skills learned at the camp or workshop. Items made at these events may also be entered in other project divisions if they fit the classes. Include a brief description on a 4” x 6” card of camp or workshop where the exhibit was made and technique/process used.
B158001 CAMP OR WORKSHOP EXHIBIT
B158002 CAMP OR WORKSHOP EXHIBIT
B158003 AFTER SCHOOL OR CLUB PROJECT EXHIBIT
B158004 AFTER SCHOOL OR CLUB PROJECT EXHIBIT
B158005 LIBRARY/SUMMER READING PROJECT EXHIBIT
B158006 LIBRARY/SUMMER READING PROJECT EXHIBIT
B158007 SCHOOL ENRICHMENT/HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITY EXHIBIT
B158008 SCHOOL ENRICHMENT/HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITY EXHIBIT