***HEALTH DIRECTIVE PROCEDURES UPDATE: In order to hold the Speech Contest in-person, health directives will be enforced. Participants will be given a set speech time and may bring one adult with them. Masks will be required for all attendees over the age of 2. Social distancing will be practiced throughout the event. After a speech is given, the participant is free to leave. Ribbons and judge’s comment sheets will be awarded at a later time.***
4-H Speech & PSA Contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 5–18 — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Youth may participate in either or both the Speech and PSA contests. For rules, helpful resources and examples, go to https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/speech. Both contests have Clover Kids divisions. If you have questions, contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
In the Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest, 4-H’ers submit a 60-second “radio commercial” promoting 4-H. Submit a PSA as a .wav, .mp3 or .m4a file electronically to kpulec3@unl.edu or on a CD to the Extension office by Wednesday, March 10. If you do not have the capabilities to record a PSA, contact Vicki Jedlicka at 402-441-7180 to set up a recording time. Results and comment sheets will be handed out at a later time. The 2021 state theme is “Opportunity 4 All” and should be incorporated in the PSA. All 4-H PSA’s must include the following tag line within the last ten seconds of the PSA: “Learn more about Nebraska Extension 4-H youth development program at 4h.unl.edu”.
The 4-H Speech Contest is planned to be held Sunday, March 14 at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Check-in between 1–1:30 p.m., contest begins at 1:30 p.m. Speech must be related to 4-H. Time length is specified for each age division — see rules. Register by Wednesday, March 10 by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing kpulec3@unl.edu with your name, speech title and age division.