Contests for the 2025-2026 year will include: Public Speaking, 4-H Posters, Essay/Design, and Photography/Videography. 4-H members are given information about contests during the club meetings, and the rules are also posted below for parents and members to view at any time. We also encourage the members to participate in community service learning activities each month. These vary by month, and details are given during club meetings each month.
Click Here to Go to the Golden Eagle Award Information Webpage
🎤 Sevier County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
The Sevier County 4-H Public Speaking Contest is a great opportunity for youth to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and showcase their talents while competing with other 4-H members from across the county!
🗣️ Contest Details
- Date: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Location: TBA
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- Competition is divided by grade level.
- Ribbons will be presented to all participants.
- Prizes will be awarded to the top three speakers in each grade level.
- First-place winners will receive:
💵 A $25 check and a certificate for $100 off a trip to one of the following:- 2026 Junior 4-H Camp (Grades 4–6)
- 2026 Junior High Camp (Grades 7–8)
- 4-H Round-Up (Grades 9–12)
- County winners will also be invited to represent Sevier County in the Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest.
📝 Registration
Participants must pre-register for the contest by TBA
Register online at TBA
This event also counts as an outside event for the Golden Eagle Award! 🦅
Public Speaking Workshop Video (watching the video does not count as attending an Outside Event!)
🎨 Sevier County 4-H Poster Contest
Show your creativity and 4-H pride in the 2026 Sevier County 4-H Poster Contest!
🖍️ Theme
Create a poster that promotes 4-H, encourages others to join, or highlights the impact of 4-H.
📏 Poster Requirements
Physical Posters
– Size: 14″ x 22″ (half a standard poster board)
– Must be horizontal
– No glitter or 3-D objects extending more than 1/8 inch
– Include the official 4-H Clover Emblem
– Posters must be original work
Digital Posters
– Submit as a PDF
– Must be horizontal
– Posters must be original work
For All Posters
– Include the official 4-H Clover Emblem
– Do not place words or graphics on top of the clover
– The clover stem must point to the right
– Do not distort or alter the emblem
– No copyrighted characters or images (Disney, Marvel, etc.)
– AI-generated artwork, images, or text are not allowed
– Photos must be taken by the participant (no stock or internet images)
⚠️ Posters that do not follow these guidelines will not be judged.
📝 Identification Information
Physical Posters
– Include on the back:
– Student name
– School
– Grade
– Teacher’s name
– Home address
Digital Posters
Include with your submission:
– Student name
– School
– Grade
– Teacher’s name
Email digital entries to:
📧 samialbright@utk.edu
📧 danirinker@utk.edu
🏆 Awards
All participants receive a ribbon and club participation points
School winners advance to the county contest
Five county winners receive a $25 cash prize
Three county winners advance to the Tennessee State 4-H Poster Contest
📅 Deadline
Posters are due at your January 4-H Club Meeting.
For complete rules and the official scorecard, visit:
4h.tennessee.edu/state-4-h-congress-award-programs/4-h-poster-art-contest
🍀 We can’t wait to see your creativity and 4-H spirit!
4-H Poster Contest Rules and Regulations (State 4-H Website)
2025-2026 Photography Contest information coming soon!
2025-2026 Contest Winners!
For additional information, contact Sami Albright or Danielle Rinker at (865) 453-3695.
Please note that if Sevier County Schools are canceled due to inclement weather, any 4-H event, club meeting, or workshop scheduled for that day is also canceled.