2025 Clermont County 4-H Project Requirements
General Project Judging Checklist
Hello 4-Her! You can "make your best, better" during pre-fair judging by following a few simple suggestions:
Between Now & General Project Judging
- Review project requirements and your book (the judges received the requirements and are looking to make sure you completed what is required).
- Plan what you are taking to judging (exhibit / display) – do not wait until the last minute to put it together!
- Practice what you will say during the interview with the judge- be ready to share what you have done this year in 4-H
- Complete your project book in a neat and orderly fashion
The Night Before Judging! What do I need to do to be ready to go?
- Review your exhibit / display
- Gather everything you need for judging day and put it by the door so you won't forget anything
- Review the important facts in your project book
- Review the important facts about 4-H for tie breaker questions
- Get plenty of sleep!
It's General Project Judging Day! Now what?
- Eat a healthy meal
- Be on time for judging (plan to arrive 15 minutes early)
- Be ready to share what you have learned during this project – you’ll have 5-10 minutes to share with the judge what you have learned
2025 General Project Judging
General Project Judging consists of a one-on-one interview with a project judge. Members will have 15 minutes to share their 4-H project with a judge, answer a few questions and receive feedback regarding his/her project. Those who participate in General Project judging have an opportunity to receive awards for placing 1st – 5th and be selected to represent Clermont County at the Ohio State Fair.
There are two different links to register; one link is for projects being judged on Tuesday, July 8th and the other link is for projects being judged on Wednesday, July 9th . You will need to fill out the survey separately for each project you are bringing to pre-fair project judging. Do not select the same time for more than one project and be sure to give yourself 15 minutes between interviews.
General Project Judging on Tuesday, July 8th and Wednesday, July 9th:
Tuesday, July 8th
- About 4-H
- Animal Sciences
- Career Exploration
- Communication
- Home Living
- Leadership and Citizenship
- Money Management
- Natural Resources
- STEM
- Self-Determined
Register for Tuesday General Project Judging Here!!!!
Wednesday, July 9th
- Clothing and Textile Science
- Creative and Leisure Arts
- Food and Nutrition
- Healthy Living
Register for Wednesday General Project Judging Here!!!!
Pre-Judged Projects
The only projects that will be pre-judged are clothing & textile projects (including projects that do not require sewing), You Can Quilt!, Quilting the Best Better, and the Writer in You. These projects must be turned into the Extension Office by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday 8th, for pre-judging.
Please bring clothing and textile projects to pre-judging, covered with a clear plastic bag (you can get these from a dry cleaner). Attach a 5” x 5” swatch of the fabric, pattern, a 4” x 6” index card with your first and last name, age, project title and club name as well as a photo of you in your garment to the outside of the bag. Your Style Revue Narration is also due this day.
Creative writing project entries must be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper and typewritten. Stories should be double-spaced. The member’s full name, club and class name should appear on the cover page. The member’s last name and page number should appear on the bottom right corner of each page. Entries must be submitted in a 9” x 12” envelope, clearly marked with the youth’s name. Do not submit any folders, notebooks, or binders
Members who want to receive credit for completing their project but do not want to participate in project judging, can review their project with their club advisor. Projects must be reviewed by September 30, and will count for completion only. Projects will not be eligible for county or state awards. As as reminder, completing one project is a requirement for being a member in good standing. Advisors can use the sheet below to assist with the project review.
2025 Clermont County 4-H Companion Animal Project Judging
ompanion Animal Project Judging consists of a one-on-one interview with a project judge. Members will have 15 minutes to share their 4-H project with a judge, answer a few questions and receive feedback regarding his/her project. Those who participate in Companion Animal Project judging have an opportunity to receive awards for placing 1st – 5th and be selected to represent Clermont County at the Ohio State Fair.
The registration link is for projects being judged on Tuesday, July 22, during the fair. You will need to fill out the survey separately for each project you are bringing to project judging. Do not select the same time for more than one project and be sure to give yourself 15 minutes between interviews.
Please use the link below to register for Companion Animal Project Judging on Tuesday, July 22, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Registration deadline: Monday, July 15th.
REGISTRATION for Tuesday, July 22
- 215 4-H Cavy (Guinea Pig)
- 216 Cat 1 – Purrr-fect Pals
- 217 Cat 2 – Climbing Up
- 218 Cat 3 – Leaping Forward
- 220 Pocket Pets
- 227 Pet Rabbits
- 365.01 Reptiles and Amphibians Idea Starter
- 365.01 Hedgehogs Idea Starter
- 365.01 Ferrets Idea Starter
- 365.01 Chinchillas Idea Starter
- 365.01 Pigeon Idea Starter
- 365.00 Self-Determined Companion Animal, for youth taking a companion animal not listed as a project above, such as caged birds, pot-bellied pigs, hermit crabs, pet chickens, etc.
One entry per 4-H member. You will need to fill out this survey separately for each project you are bringing to fair project judging.Do not select the same time for more than one project.
For more information or questions, contact Kelly Royalty at royalty.9@osu.edu or 513-732-7070
Register by Monday, July 15th!