By Kaitlyn B., 4-H Agent

Area Project Achievement Day brought together outstanding 4-H members from across several different counties to showcase their hard work, communication skills, and subject-matter expertise through demonstrations and interactive exhibits. Youth participants spent months researching, preparing, and practicing in order to present on topics they are passionate about, and their dedication was evident throughout the event.

From livestock and wildlife to healthy living and creative arts, participants demonstrated not only knowledge in their project areas, but also confidence, leadership, and professionalism.

We are proud to recognize the following winners from our county from this year’s Area Project Achievement Day:

Demonstrations

Swine, First Place: Will Z.

Clothing and Textiles, First Place: Nithya P.

Creative Arts and Design, Fifth Place: Ishaan A.

STEM, Second Place: Dhruthi P.

Outdoor Recreation and Shooting Sports, First Place: Jackson S.

Horse, First Place: Charlotte S.

Horse, Second Place: Nellie Rose K.

Interactive Exhibits

Junior High

Entrepreneurship, First Place: Axell S.

Swine, First Place: Ashlynn Z.

Healthy Living, First Place: Akaansh G.

Healthy Living, Second Place: Dea A.

Poultry, Second Place: Leahness D.

Vet Science, First Place: Jovi A.

Sheep, First Place: Adam T.

Mechanics and Safety Science, First Place: Aditya D.

Senior High

Plant Science, First Place: Sydney C.

Area Project Achievement Day continues to be an incredible opportunity for young people to grow in communication, leadership, and career readiness while exploring topics that matter to them personally. The creativity, preparation, and enthusiasm shown by participants this year made the event a tremendous success!

Thank you again to all participants, judges, agents, and families who helped make this event possible. We are already excited to see what next year’s demonstrations and interactive exhibits will bring!