County Level Contests
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2026 All-Contest Day
April 6, 2026 - 6:30 PM - United Methodist Church, 402 Summit Drive, Allen, NE
- 2026 All-Contest Day FLYER
Speaking and PSA Contest Rules and Guidelines
- Speech Criteria Scoresheet (Junior)
- Speech Criteria Scoresheet (Intermediate & Senior)
- Public Service Announcement (PSA) Criteria Scoresheet
- Presentations Scoresheet
- Impromptu Speech Scoresheet
- Video Communications Scoresheet
PDF Entry Forms - Due to the office by March 26, 2026
- PDF Speaking and PSA Contest Entry Form
- PDF Presentations Contest Entry Form
- PDF Impromptu Speaking Contest Entry Form
- PDF Video Communication Contest Entry Form
- PDF Music Performance Contest Entry Form
- PDF Favorite Foods Revue Entry Form
GOOGLE FORM Entry Forms - Deadline is March 26, 2026
- GOOGLE Speaking/PSA Entry Form
- GOOGLE Presentations Entry Form
- GOOGLE Impromptu Entry Form
- GOOGLE Video Communication Entry Form
- GOOGLE Music Performance Contest Entry Form
- GOOGLE Favorite Foods Entry Form
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
- Creating Presentation Visuals
- Creating Digital 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
2026 Fashion Revue Contest & Photography Judging
June 27, 2026, United Methodist Church, 402 Summit Drive, Allen, NE
8:30 AM - Fashion Review Open to the public - Modeling recorded
10:00 AM - 4-H Pre-Fair Judging (Clothing & Textiles, Photography)
2026 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, Tuesday-Wednesday, June 16-17, 2026.
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. Pre-Registration is required for all participants, and is completed by the respective county Extension offices. Registration will open on April 13 and will close on May 7 (Noon CST).
Upcoming dates are May 27-29, 2026
Refer to their website for more information.