General project judging showcases talents of 4-H members

August 19, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. — The Illinois State Fair welcomed seventy-eight enthusiastic 4-H members from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties to the Orr Building on August 9 for a full day of general project judging. Participants proudly showcased their hard work and creativity through a wide range of exhibits, which remained on display throughout the day.

“This program gives the kids so much more than a ribbon on the wall; 4-H gives them skills and experiences that they will carry with them throughout their whole life,” says 4-H Program Coordinator Kendra Wallace. “We could not be prouder of these 4-H members and their level of dedication to the program.”

The following 4-H members received Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, or a judge’s Inspire award for their project.

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University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.

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