4-H Buckle Contest

4-H Buckle Contest
Contest Guidlines
The McLean County Fair 4-H Buckle Contest is open to all current McLean County 4-H members. All entries are submitted online and judged anonymously. Contestants will complete the attached application, highlighting their 4-H and school activities. Applicants can apply each year while a member of a McLean County 4-H Club, but can only win the award once.

The deadline to apply is July 1. The winner will be notified by Tuesday, July 28th, at 5:00 pm. The buckle will be presented following the National Anthem at the T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo on Thursday evening.
Applicants Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Age as of Sept 1, 2025

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Date
4-H Club
Application Questions
Project Accomplishments & Growth
What are your most outstanding accomplishments in school, 4-H, or other organizations?
What was your main goal for your project, what did you do to achieve it, and what did you learn?
How has your project (livestock, baking, crafting, etc.) grown or changed in scope since you began?
Describe a specific achievement in one of your project areas that is particularly significant to you.
What challenges did you encounter with your project, and how did you overcome them?
Leadership & Community Involvement
Share an instance where you were challenged as a leader and what values you demonstrated.
How have you been active in your community and what was the impact of your service?
What is the greatest lesson you have learned by participating in the fair?
Describe how you have used your skills to teach or help others in your project area.
Personal & Future Goals
What are your plans for the upcoming school year or for the future?
How will your fair experiences and accomplishments help you in your future plans?
What personal highlight from a recent fair stands out to you?
Impact & Contribution to the Fair
How would you encourage more youth to get involved in the fair?
How would you explain the importance of community service to a younger version of yourself?
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4-H Buckle Contest

Contest Guidlines

Applicants Information

Application Questions

Project Accomplishments & Growth

Leadership & Community Involvement

Personal & Future Goals

Impact & Contribution to the Fair