Purpose: Recognize 4-H member static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering, or applied math). Exhibits in all curriculum areas will be considered for the award.
Department Rules:
- Application
- 4-H members may select ONE exhibit from any department which was selected for state fair to complete their awards application about.
- Application form: go.unl.edu/NSFPremierScienceApp
- Applications, along with any supplemental documents, should be completed and turned in on entry day.
- Handwritten or typed entries are accepted.
- Entries are only judged on the information included in the application.
- Award applications need to include a photograph of the exhibit. The photograph will not be used for judging but is needed if the exhibit needs to be located in the exhibit hall.
- Judging
- A score sheet will be used to judge each exhibit. Exhibits which do not have a completed application or photograph can be disqualified at the discretion of the judge.
- 4-H members will be scored on how well they communicate their use of the Scientific Method or Engineering Design Process while completing their exhibit.
- An exhibit involving a science topic does not necessarily qualify it to be the best choice for this award.
- H101001 Premier 4-H Science Award