The Visual Presentation Category List

Visual Presentation Categories - ALL Cloverbud ages 5-7 are in the CB category

  1. Juniors Ages 8-13, present 3-10 minutes
  2. Novice Ages 8-18, present 3-10 minutes
  3. Seniors Ages 14-18, present 7-10 minutes

 

  • VP1 Food & Culinary Topics
  • VP2 International Food
  • VP3 Health/Nutrition/Personal Care
  • VP4 Clothing & Textiles
  • VP5 Child Development
  • VP6 Consumer Education
  • VP7 Natural Resources/Environment
  • VP8 Marine/Aquatic Life
  • VP9 Wildlife
  • VP10 Recycling/Conservation/Energy
  • VP11 Plant Science/Gardening/Entomology
  • VP12 Dairy/Beef/Working Steer
  • VP13 Sheep/Swine/Goats
  • VP14 Rabbits/Cavies
  • VP15 Poultry/Embryology/Birds
  • VP16 Dog Training
  • VP17 Dog Care
  • VP18 Canine Sciences/Genetics
  • VP19 Dog Breeds/History
  • VP20 Amphibians/Reptiles
  • VP21 Pets/Pet Care
  • VP22 Horse Care & Management
  • VP23 Horse Training
  • VP24 Horse Showing
  • VP25 Horse Breeds/History  
  • VP26 Horse Breeding and Uses
  • VP27 Miscellaneous Horse Topics

  • VP28 HORSE RELATED TEAM; SENIORS ONLY *

    *VP 28- Senior Horse Teams may have 10-15 minutes for presentation.  In addition, traditional posters or slides/power point is allowed. 

  • VP29 Veterinary Science
  • VP30 Mechanical Science & Engineering
  • VP31 Computers/Technology/Robotics
  • VP32 Aerospace/Rocketry/Astronomy
  • VP33 General Science/Science Project
  • VP34 STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
  • VP35 Entrepreneurship/Inventions
  • VP36 Career Exploration
  • VP37 Social Issues/Ethics
  • VP38 Leadership/Citizenship/Community Service
  • VP39 History
  • VP40 Famous People
  • VP41 Hobbies/Collections/Games
  • VP42 Travel/Culture
  • VP43 Team Sports
  • VP44 Individual Sports/Recreation/Fitness
  • VP45 Safety
  • VP46 Performing Arts/Entertainment
  • VP47 Visual Arts/Fine Arts/Photography
  • VP48 Crafts
  • VP49 Literature & Written/Verbal Communication
  • VP50 Mythology/Folklore
  • VP51 Storytelling
  • VP52 Recorded Presentations- ALL topics, ALL ages 

Extemporaneous Speaking Category: Seniors ONLY (14-18)

  • ES1 Extemporaneous Speaking

Public Speaking Categories: Seniors ONLY (14-19)

  • PS1 Horse-Related Subject
  • PS2 Factual/Informational
  • PS3 Persuasive/Editorial
  • PS4 Motivational/Inspirational

IMPORTANT FOR 2023: All VP Programs will be held Virtually. Please follow instructions below. 

  • Each participant may enter in only one category.
  • 4-H Visual Presentation categories are divided into Four divisions (age determined Jan. 1): Cloverbuds, ages 5-7 Juniors, ages 8-13 Seniors, ages 14-18
  • NEW NOVICE CLASS, ages 8-18 for all first-year presenters
    • The novice class is for any youth who’s presenting for the first time in this 4-H contest.  
  • Cloverbuds may enter at the regional level; they may not participate at the state level. Cloverbuds receive participation awards only.  They are not evaluated competitively.
  • Pre-registration is required for each competition. At the regional competition, individuals will be selected to compete at Mass 4-H Visual Presentation Day, April 1, 2023. Youth selected for state competition will be notified by their 4-H Educator. The 4-H Educator will register those selected for Mass 4-H Visual Presentation Day
  • PowerPoint/Google Slides  
  • Weapons, live animals, lighters/matches/fire are not allowed to be used or shown in VP’s. When in doubt, ask your Educator.
  • Audience participation (including parents) and/or coaching from the audience is prohibited. This includes anyone in a virtual location where the 4-H member is presenting.
  • Use of any projection or video clips is allowed in short increments. Credit for the source for the clips must be noted.
  • Recorded Category: A “Live” recording of a visual presentation can be entered into the recorded category.  This is for all ages and all topics.  A drop box account will be set up for submissions to be entered and viewed by judge’s during the regularly scheduled presentation dates.  

4-H PRESENTATION TRAINING: 

HELPFUL INFORMATION

  • Note cards are allowed but participants should not read their presentations.
  • If you plan to present using posters, you will need a table or flat surface as well as an easel or another item that will prop up your posters. Be sure to have all the items you need for your presentation.
  • Practice before giving your VP remotely. You may have someone take a video of you presenting if possible and review your presentation in order to make improvements prior to the VP event. 

JUDGING AND JUDGES

Judging sheets and terminology have been updated for 2023.  The basics of public speaking and giving a good 4-H presentation/demonstration are the same.  We have updated judging materials to help our youth and judges better understand the 4-H Danish system and how we evaluate youth for this and other contests. In the Danish system, each presentation is judged on its own merit using the set of criteria given.

Each presentation is awarded either a blue (excellent), red (very good) or white (good) award.  All presenters receive feedback from the judges. This feedback is intended to assist the member to improve future presentations.

At State Visual Presentation Day, those awarded a blue Danish are considered together to determine who will receive a rosette. First place (blue) and second place (red) rosettes may be presented in every category. Danish ribbons are presented as well. Judges will be provided with training, judging criteria and evaluation sheets. As with any judged activity, each judge may view presentations in their own unique way that may be different from the presenter's.