Purpose/Objectives

• To develop leadership abilities and build character.
• To build self-confidence and poise by developing:
  • Skills necessary to organize and plan a presentation using a particular technique.
  • Ability to demonstrate a heritage craft skill and /or present information about heritage crafts and woodworking techniques.
  • Ability to present hospitality, etiquette, and social grace information effectively to various audiences or groups, and
  • knowledge of and skill in the use of decision-making processes.

Eligibility

• 8-10 - 4-H'er must be 8 years old before January 1 of the current year and not have reached their eleventh birthday before January 1 of the current year.
• 11-13 - 4-H'er must be eleven years old before January 1 of the current year and not have reached their thirteenth birthday before January 1 of the current year.
• 14-18 - 4-H'er must be fourteen years of age before January 1 of the current year and not reached their nineteenth birthday before January 1 of the current year. Eligibility: Individuals or teams may compete.

Presentation Ideas

• Coming soon.

Resources

• Coming soon.

Rules/Regulations: See NC 4-H Presentation Regulations.

Suggestions/Helpful Hints

• Use good visuals.
• Know the parts and principles associated with your specific topic.
• Be prepared to answer questions.

Judging

• Judges will review each presentation and complete a judge's score sheet.
• Judges will use their own discretion as to whether questions will or will not be asked.
• The judge's decisions will be final.

Awards

• District Winners: Medallion & Monetary awards are listed in the 4-H Awards Handbook.
• State Winner: Medallion & Monetary awards are listed in the 4-H Awards Handbook.