Judging Results

2025 Miscellaneous Judging Results - will be posted here on July 9th

2025 Shooting Sports Judging Results - will be posted here on July 9th

2025 Food & Nutrition Judging Results - will be posted here on July 11th

2025 Clothing & Quilting Judging Results - will be posted here on July 11th

State Fair Project Dates & Guidelines: https://ohio4h.org/nonlivestockguidebook

Miscellaneous & Shooting Sports Project Judging - July 8, 2025

If you have been selected to represent Williams County and attend the Ohio State Fair Judging, please call our office as soon as possible to confirm whether you would like to attend the state or not. If the selected winner chooses not to attend, we will notify the selected alternate for that project (if the project was deemed state-fair level quality by the project judge at the time of judging).

All state fair participants will need to pick up a state fair packet from the Extension Office, which will contain all the necessary information, along with passes. Passes are shared on a first-come, first-served basis due to the number of passes we received. 

The Miscellaneous and Shooting Sports Project Judging will take place on Tuesday, July 8th, at the Williams County Fairgrounds at the Gillette Building. Please see the schedule for your project's interview time and details.

2025 Miscellaneous & Shooting Sports Project Judging Schedule

Details:

Doors will not open before 5:50 PM. Times are approximate. Please arrive 10 minutes early.  

  • All projects follow 4-H program age (youth’s age as of January 1st)
  • Junior Division - Ages 8-13, Senior Division - Ages 14-18
  • Please refer to your project book and county handbook for judging requirements. 
  • Each member should register directly at the registration table located inside the building's doors. Members should register approximately 10 minutes prior to their scheduled interview time.
  • Members will only register one project at a time.
  • NO LIVE ANIMALS – companion/pet animals should not be brought to judging.
  • Judging order within projects will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis during the scheduled project interview time.
  • Members will receive an A, B, or C letter grade based on their project and interview.
  • After all members in that project category are judged, the judge will determine the awards received. Members who receive first place in each project category are eligible to participate in the state fair. If the first-place project cannot attend, the next eligible will be called. 
  • If none of the projects in the regarded category meet state fair level quality, it is not necessary to select a participant for state fair judging participation.
  • Results from the Miscellaneous and Shooting Sports Judgings will be posted by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, July 9th, HERE on this page!
  • Selected state fair participants can begin picking up their State Fair packet on Friday, July 11th, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 
  • Selected state fair participants are not required to compete at the Ohio State Fair; however, you are required to let the Extension Office know if you are participating or not, as we will need to register your attendance for your Ohio State Fair Judging.
  • If the selected state fair participant does not wish to exhibit at the Ohio State Fair Judging, the next selected representative with a state-fair eligible score will be called.

Makeup Judging Opportunities

If youth cannot participate in the judging on July 8th, there are other options for project completion, but they will not be eligible for county awards

  • Members may be judged by an advisor – the advisor will need a project judging scoresheet from our office.
  • Members may sign up for Early Project Judging on Monday, June 16th. Please contact the Extension Office to book a time slot.
  • Members may sign up for heir project judging at a date prior to July 8th. Please call the Extension Office to book a date/time slot.

Please email Megan at warnecke.76@osu.edu, Karie at macdonald.353@osu.edu, or call the Extension Office at 419-636-5608 with any questions.

Food & Fashion Project Judging

Food & Clothing (and Quilting) Project Judging will take place on Thursday, July 10th, in the Gillette Building on the Williams County Fairgrounds. 

2025 Clothing Project Judging Schedule

1-4 PM - Project Judging

5:00 PM - Fashion Board Interviews

5:30 PM - Style Review Line-Up

6:00 PM - Style Review (Families & friends are encouraged to attend to view the youth's project showcase)

Details:

Doors will not open before 12:50 PM. Times are approximate. Please arrive 10 minutes early.  

  • Bring your garment on a hanger and check in at the registration table. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the starting time. Participants who arrive after judging has begun may lose points. 
  • Fashion Board Members will direct members to the proper judging circle. 
  • The inner seams of the garment will be judged, and then members will be instructed to change into the garment and rejoin the judging lineup. 
  • Members will also complete a skillathon while waiting to be judged.
  • After their judging, members may leave and return for the Style Revue in the evening. 
  • Any person not attending the Style Revue will not be eligible for the County Ribbon Award or State Fair Participation (Exception: 4-H members who are attending a State 4-H Activity)
  • Honor, County, and State selections will be announced by Friday, July 11th at 4:30 PM.  
  • Contestants may participate in a maximum of 2 projects that do not overlap at the Ohio State Fair. Counties may select one individual for each class/project. 
  • Attendance at the clothing workshop may be used as a tie breaker.

2025 Food & Nutrition Project Judging Schedule

Place Settings & Centerpieces are required. 

  • All food projects require a completed Food Prepared Record Sheet. 
  • Portfolios are required. Reference your state fair guidelines that were in your project book for specifics. 
  • A full day menu is required, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. One meal/snack should include the food prepared for judging 
  • Parents are encouraged to bring their own children to prevent the advisor and other members from having a long wait. 
  • As members arrive, they must register. One project will be registered at a time. 
  • Judging will be done by project. All members enrolled in a project will set up at the same time. 
  • A Food Board member will be assigned to each judge to see that the member is ready to be judged. 
  • Once a member is set up for judging, they will be seated in a designated area. While they are waiting for their interview with the judge, they will complete a skillathon station. 
  • The judge will tell the member the grade given: A, B, or C based on their project work and interview.
  • Honor, County, and State selections will be announced by Friday, July 11th at 4:30 PM. 
  • State fair nominees will have their picture taken on the day of judging. 
  • Attendance at the current year's Food Workshop may be used as a tie-breaker.  

Food, Clothing, and Miscellaneous Forms

Food Clothing Self-Determined Other
  Clothing Narration Card Due July 3 # 365 Self-Determined Booklet Woodworking Tips
Food Prepared Records Clothing Supplement  # 365 Self-Determined Outline Due June 1  
Food Supplement Food & Fashion Board Application    
       

Evaluation Forms

Clothing Evaluation Form

Food Evaluation Form

Miscellaneous Evaluation Form

If members do not compete in county-level judging, they are not eligible to win awards.

ROBOTICS PROJECTS

Ohio 4-H offers a flexible project book, Robotics Essentials, that allows learners to choose from two educational robotics kits: LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime or VEX® IQ. Both feature snap-together parts, visual drag-and-drop programming, and competition opportunities outside of 4-H.  After the initial investment, both kits can be used for many years, including years of 4-H projects.

Youth who take this project need access to high-speed internet and a computer.

LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime

Go directly to project page for LEGO Education SPIKE Prime!

INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

WHERE TO BUY

Introducing . . . LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime! LEGO® continues to adapt its robotics education materials to new technology. SPIKE incorporates Scratch coding blocks, which means that even more than before, youth who take the project learn readily transferable skills. The SPIKE Prime kit, a special bundle from LEGO Education, is the kit that goes with this project, not the less expensive "Essential" kit.

The SPIKE Prime kit includes everything needed for the project and then some: the kit with motors, sensors, and Bluetooth technology; software; rechargeable battery; storage bin; and live support. The set includes over 500 LEGO® building pieces, 2 medium motors, 1 large motor, a force sensor, distance sensor, color sensor, and a Hub. Be careful! Some retail kits do NOT include all the same parts.

Have a question or need help with your kit purchased from LEGO® Education? FREE technical support is available by calling 866-349-5346.

Still want to use a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kit?
More info, videos, and other resources are here.

VEX® IQ

Go directly to project page for VEX IQ!

INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

WHERE TO BUY

We're excited to offer the option of VEX® IQ, a complete kit with plastic, snap-together pieces specifically designed to build highly functional robots. This system doesn’t require any prior knowledge in robotics. Students can easily build their first robot, and the wide variety of additional parts means that they can build anything they imagine as they continue to learn. Every kit includes a hand tool to make assembly and disassembly easy for small hands. In addition to organized storage for more than 750 parts, VEX® IQ includes the robot brain, robot battery, controller, optical sensor, distance sensor, touch LED, bumper, and four smart motors. You can buy direct from VEX® Robotics or wherever you find a VEX® IQ Education Kit (2nd generation) set (SKU 22808899).​

Have a question or need help with your kit purchased from VEX® Robotics? FREE technical support is available by calling 833-297-6268 or emailing support@vex.com.

If you're a robotics master . . .

Members who have completed these projects and who want to continue the fun are encouraged to design their own self-determined robotics projects with the Robotics Master.

Clinic & Workshop Opportunities

2025 Beginner Level 4-H Cake Decorating Workshop

Saturday, April 5 from 9 AM - 4 PM at the Williams County Extension Office - 1425 East High Street, Suite 112, Bryan, Ohio 43506

Please register by March 31 by calling the office at 419-636-5608. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. Cost to attend is $50.00. Cash or check accepted. Upon event registration, a list of supplies to bring will be emailed. 

Rachel Wenzinger, owner of Rachel's Cakes, will guide 4-H'ers through their cake decorating project book and provide hands-on learning of various techniques. During this workshop, the youth will complete 1 of 5 required decorated cakes, complete all written portions in their project book, and practice every skill required. A parent is encouraged to stay and join the youth in learning and assist with the hands-on skills. 

2025 4-H Cake Decorating Workshop Flyer 

2025 Williams County 4-H Clothing & Food Workshop

Saturday, April 12 at the Williams County Extension Office - 1425 East High Street, Suite 112, Bryan, Ohio 43506.

The Williams County Food & Fashion Board invites you to join us in a day of hands-on learning. We will cover valuable topics in each project area that will assist you in obtaining the skills and knowledge to successfully complete your 4-H clothing & food projects. 

This is a FREE workshop. Please register by calling the office at 419-636-5608 or emailing Karie at macdonald.353@osu.edu. Stay the whole day, or come as you desire! 

Clothing & Textiles - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Food & Nutrition - 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

2025 Food & Clothing Workshop Flyer

2025 Williams County 4-H Blooming Creations SPIN Club - CANCELLED & Rescheduled for 2026!

Bi-weekly on Mondays from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM at the Williams County Extension Office - 1425 East High Street, Suite 112, Bryan, Ohio 43506

June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, & August 11

"Blooming Creations" is an engaging and hands-on series designed to teach students (ages 8-16) the art and science of floriculture. This series focuses on the creative process of designing floral arrangements, from understanding the basics of plant care to experimenting with colors, textures, and shapes. A SPIN Club is a Special Interest Club that is sponsored by 4-H. This opportunity is open to all 4-H members and non-4-H members, so you can bring a friend! SPIN Clubs allow non-4-H members to meet the required number of hours needed to be a non-traditional 4-H member! 

The cost to attend is a one-time registration fee of $10. The deadline to register is May 16th. Please register by calling 419-636-5608 or emailing Kayla at wyse.34@osu.edu, or registering online here: go.osu.edu/blooming

2025 Blooming Creations 4-H Program Flyer