4-H Project Showcase

The 4-H Project Showcase is an opportunity for 4-H youth to share a favorite project -- or even one that didn't go as planned -- and highlight what they learned through the experience. Every project may be shared, regardless of the awards received. Projects do not need to be exhibited at a county fair or at the Nebraska State Fair.

The 4-H Project Showcase celebrates the skills youth develop through 4-H project work. Through hands-on learning, young people become persistent, flexible, adaptable, and creative, while gaining skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and many other areas. Every project is a step toward becoming a healthy, productive, and engaged young person who is Beyond Ready to lead, to serve, to build, and to conquer.

Projects submitted by September 15 will be showcased by Nebraska 4-H during National 4-H Week in October. Projects may also be featured online throughout the year.
 

Submit Your Project

Guidelines

1. Any enrolled 4-H members may submit a project, and any 4-H project is eligible. This includes county-only projects, live animal projects, projects involving contest participation, projects selected for State Fair, projects that could not be exhibited at the county fair, etc.
2. By submitting an entry to this showcase, the 4-H member grants permission to Nebraska 4-H the use and rights associated with using the photograph and quotes in promotional publications, online, and in other media, without compensation.
3. Submissions must include at least one photograph of the project. The photo should show the entire project. Be sure to take photos from an adequate distance so the entire project is visible. Photos may include the 4-H member with their project, as well. For example, photos may show the 4-H member holding or using their project, participating in a contest or event, or working with or showing their live animal.
   
   Tips for taking photos:
   • Avoid using the camera's zoom. Get closer to the subject instead.
   • Use natural light. Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid using flash. Try photographing on an overcast day.
   • Avoid cluttered backgrounds.
   • Do not apply filters, text, or other digital manipulation. 
   • Avoid cropping or resizing the photo.