4-H members 8-19 can participate in county judging contests. These contests test the member’s knowledge of a variety of project areas. The top 10 senior winners in each county judging contest can also participate in the state judging contests.
More information on these contests can be found on the Delaware 4-H website (scroll down to the Judging Contests tab). Virtual Judging Training Kits are also available to help members prepare for these contests..
Clothing & Textiles, Horticulture and Wildlife Judging Contests
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – Noon
Location: Carvel Center (4-H Office)
All members must pre-register online by Monday, May 9, 2022.
Please be advised that all participants are required to wear a mask and proper sanitizing and social distancing will be in place.
Judging Training Resources
We encourage all project leaders and 4-H members to review the information related to the many judging contests offered, well in advance of the contest date. Click on the links below to find the materials available. Preparation for the judging contests is extremely important; learning, researching, and studying should take place over several weeks to several months.
If you have specific questions related to a contest, please reach out to the contest contact listed. If you have general questions, or are unsure of whom to contact, reach out to your county 4-H office.
As a reminder, in order to provide accommodations for youth participants, be sure to communicate any special needs to your county 4-H office 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event.
Clothing Judging Contest
Contact: Lindsay Hughes, Lgooden@udel.edu
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u17RvdqusySohG0mGx1ni-kgwGJ26-ca?usp=sharing
Food Judging Contest – This contest will be held during the Favorite Foods Contest on April 9
Contest Contact: Kaitlin Klair, kklair@udel.edu
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ss-00CaIEejcmwXVHIivzlni8imjMTf5?usp=sharing
Horticulture Judging Contest
Contact: Jenny Trunfio, jtrunfio@udel.edu
https://forms.gle/VyGrNBEcixuyDUve7
Photography Judging Contest
Contact: Jill Jackson, jackson@udel.edu
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rkWgLaF8P1SJfYsHNTGXhOldpSa4zsDe?usp=sharing
Wildlife Judging Contest
Contact: Kristin Cook, kristin@udel.edu
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oYroIPhMqncb-Un3M-fIelEddXZ-DD4u?usp=sharing
Extra Wildlife Judging Resources:
Wildlife Matching – https://www.flippity.net/mg.php?k=1mvI9-mRHavAVYuB2_bQm2nIaOJfjCHWnBkaz5QDO60E
Wildlife Jeopardy – https://www.flippity.net/qs.php?k=1MHtbumbkjeC29vFtoDA7N33qniMV-0N8NxMcoPbJhok
Wood Judging Contest
Contact: Ernie Lopez, elopez@udel.edu