4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Youth will learn from professionals as well as their fellow 4-H members.  

Youth ages 8 – 18 can participate in Bureau County’s Public Presentation Contest on March 14th beginning at 5:00 pm at the University of Illinois Extension office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton.  4-H membership is required to participate. 

Speech categories include formal, illustrated, original works, and oral interpretation.  Youth selected in a local county 4-H contest to advance to the state contest will compete on April 30th at Parkland Community College in Champaign. 

To participate in Bureau County’s contest or become an enrolled 4-H member, contact Danielle Gapinski, Bureau County 4-H Program Coordinator, at des85@illinois.edu or 815-875-2878. 

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. 

If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-875-2878. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.