State Record Book Competitions

The State Record Book competition is focused on selecting senior 4-H members who have demonstrated a well-rounded 4-H experience. Books are judged against standard criteria.  Those books recording the most outstanding 4-H work, goal management skills, and leadership and citizenship development are selected as state medalists and/or state winners.

State Competition Record Books are due to the State 4-H Office by November 1st  County deadlines are earlier--please check with your County 4-H Office on State Competition submission deadlines. 

The State Record Book Evaluation for the 4-H program year will occur between November to January.

The Purpose of the State 4-H Record Book Competition:

• Provides an incentive to members to keep accurate records in their 4-H Record Book.
• Members receive feedback and encouragement on their 4-H skill development, leadership and citizenship development, and record-keeping skills.
• Members are recognized for outstanding 4-H work.

Eligibility for State Competition

If the criteria for eligibility are not met, a member's book will be disqualified from the competition.

• Age Eligibility: Senior 4-H members (at least 14 years of age and no older than 19 years old by December 31 of the program year for which the book is being entered) are eligible to enter state competition.

• Use of Correct Forms: Members who are planning to submit their Record Book to state competition must download and use the most current forms, found on this website. One way to be sure to do this is to always download the latest version of the Record Book Manual and forms from the state website. 

• Intent to Submit: This form is a recent addition to the State 4-H Record Book Judging Process. Members who are planning to submit their Record Book to state competition must complete this form by September 2nd, 11:59 pm.

• State 4-H Cover Page - The State 4-H Judging Cover Page must be included with 4-H Record Books entered for State Evaluation. The Cover Page may not be altered. 

Record Book Competition Cover Sheet

• County Check Sheet - A county check sheet must be included with 4-H Record Books entered for State Evaluation. 4-H Staff from the County 4-H Cooperative Extension Office, must complete the checklist and ensure the completeness of the 4-H Record Book. 

County Check Sheet