INTERESTED IN JUDGING?
Adults interested in judging county and state 4-H projects, including live animal shows, static exhibits, and contests, are invited to complete the Judges Sign Up Form. By completing the online process, you agree to be screened according to the 4-H Youth Safety Policy, verify your receipt of the UNL Activity Worker Guidelines, and sign the 4-H Code of Conduct. Once the screening process is complete, your information will be made available to county Extension offices and State Fair 4-H superintendents. Those interested in hiring you to judge will contact you directly.
The 2026 registration is currently open and close on September 30, 2025. Any names submitted after September 30, 2024, will be added to the list of interested individuals for the 2026 hiring.
Additional Resources
General
Judges Training Introduction
Ages & Stages
Learning Process
Introduction to Judging 4-H Projects
Static Projects
Clothing
Foods
Horticulture
Human Development
Quilt Quest
Quilt Quest Standards for Judging
Science, Engineering, Technology & Math (STEM)
Science, Engineering, Technology & Math (STEM) Judge's Guide Slideshow
Visual Arts
Animal Projects
Horse
Horse Judge Information provides resources intended to help you as a 4-H horse show judge, including the most current 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide, patterns, and scoresheets.
Companion Animal
Nebraska 4-H Companion Animal Judges Workshop is an online training opportunity for adults interested in judging 4-H companion animals. The course is designed to help new judges learn more about the project areas they might judge and prepare for the 4-H judging experience. This online course provides information about judging:
- Cat
- Rabbit
- Poultry
4-H PROGRAM CONTACT
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