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. Both contests have Clover Kids divisions. For rules, helpful resources and examples, go to https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/speech. If you have questions, contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
The 4-H Speech Contest will be held Sunday, March 6 at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road. Contest begins at 1:30 p.m. Register by Wednesday, March 2 by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing kpulec3@unl.edu with your name, speech title and age division. Local Health Directives will be followed. Contest will follow a show and go format — after a speech is given, the participant is free to leave. Check-in 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time.
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 2. The 2022 PSA theme is “Opportunity 4 All” (same as last year). 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”. 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 the 4-H Speech Contest.