2024 County Level Contests
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- Highlights Video from the 2024 All-Contest Day
- All-Contest Day flyer - April 1, 2024 - United Methodist Church, Allen - 6:30 PM
- Speaking and Public Service Announcement Contest Guidelines
- All-Contest Day Entry Forms - Due to the office by March 21, 2024
- Contest Day Tip Sheets and Resources
- Guide to Making Great Speeches
- The Versatile 4-H Presentation
- The Four P's of Planning a Presentation
- Evaluating 4-H Presentations
- Getting Ready to Give a Presentation
- Presentation Visuals
- Using PowerPoint in 4-H Presentations
- How to Prepare a Multi-Media Presentation
- How to Prepare a Radio PSA
- How to Record a PSA on your iPhone
- How to Record a PSA on your Samsung device
- How to Record a PSA on your Mac via Voice Memos
- How to Record a PSA on your computer via Voice Recorder
- Favorite Foods Procedures and Guidelines
- 2024 Fashion Revue Contest - June 29, 2024, Allen Lutheran Church
2024 Premier Communications Event (Nebraska State Speaking Contest)
The Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event features a variety of state-level communication contests. The 2-day event is held on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus, Monday-Tuesday, June 17-18, 2024.
Age Divisions:
- Junior: ages 8-10 as of January 1 of the current year
- Intermediate: ages 11-13 as of January 1 of the current year
- Senior: ages 14-18 as of January 1 of the current year
Includes Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA), Illustrated Presentations, Impromptu Speech, and Video Communications.
- Nebraska 4-H Premier Communications Event website
Premier Animal Science Event
The Nebraska 4-H Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) features a variety of state-level animal science contests. The two-day event is held annually at the Nebraska Animal Science Complex in Lincoln. Youth explore issues related to the animal industry, discover college and career opportunities, and work with other youth from across the state. Youth have the opportunity to participate in livestock contests that do not require owning or exhibiting a live animal, including the Livestock Judging Contest, Meats Judging, Poultry Judging, Livestock Quiz Bowl, Livestock Skill-a-Thon, Animal Welfare Judging, and Companion Animal Challenge.
Upcoming dates are June 17-18, 2025
Refer to their website for more information.