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State 4-H Photo Exhibition

What Is The State 4-H Photo Exhibition?

The State 4-H Photo Exhibition is designed to encourage 4-H members to take and exhibit pictures that interpret 4-H to the exhibit viewers... communicate what 4-H is all about. Emphasis should be placed on 4-H activities.

Who

Photos must be taken by a 4H member (age 8 by 6/30/2024 up to age 21 by 9/30/2025), but the member need not be enrolled in a 4H photography project. The exhibitor must be a 4H member during the year the photo is submitted.

Counties are welcome to accept Cloverbud exhibits. However, Cloverbud exhibits may only be exhibited at the county level and should be recognized at the county level in accordance with the state Cloverbud policies.

Registration

Registration will open on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and will close on Friday, March 28th, 2025 at 11:55 p.m. All participants must register and electronically submit their entry by completing the State 4-H Photo Exhibition event registration in ZSuite no later than Friday, March 28th, 2025.

Registration will be handled through the 4-H ZSuite Online System.

Register Here (4-H ZSuite)

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Rules

  • Number – A 4-H member can enter up to two (2) photos in this contest.
  • Photo Size – Photos must be either 3” x 5” or 4” x 6” in size.
  • Mounting – Each photo must be mounted. The mounting material should be 5” x 7” and can be oriented vertically or horizontally. Mounting material can be cardstock, foam board, poster board, or a picture mat. It should be heavy material, so no printer paper or construction paper. Do not put photos in picture frames.
  • Identification – Each photo must have the following information on the center, back of the picture: Name, County, Age, and an identifying caption for the picture. Use the provided tags for this information.

Displays & Rewards

  • The State 4H Photo Exhibition will be on display at the State Fair of West Virginia - August 7 – 16, 2025.
  • All participants will receive a State Fair ribbon, certificate, and premium ($3.50) for each photo entered.
  • Photos will be returned to counties following the State Fair during checkout day for the 4-H exhibits.
  • Individuals visiting the State Fair will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite photos and the top photos will be announced following the State Fair. There are no additional ribbons or premiums for those selected as People’s Choice winners.