Presentation Day 2025-2026
Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
Willows Intermediate School, 1145 W Cedar Street, Willows
Tentative Event Schedule
- 5:30 p.m. Orientation for Evaluators and Room Coordinators
- 6:00 p.m. Youth Presenters to Arrive
- 6:30 p.m. Presentations to Begin
- T.B.D Presentation of Awards
Event Information Sheet
 | |
 |
Presentation Day Registration
2026 Presenter Entry Registration Link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47370.
2026 Evaluator/Room Coordinator Entry Registration Link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47244.
2026 Glenn County 4-H Presentation Prep 101 and 201 Workshop Registration Link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47239.
2026 Glenn County Presentation Day Event Committee Registration Link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47387.
Event Map
What is a 4-H Presentation?
A presentation is a method used to communicate an idea by showing and/or telling. It can be a demonstration or a talk that uses posters and other visual aids.
4-H Presentation helps you learn to:
- Research a subject
- Organize ideas in a logical order
- Be a teacher and practice public speaking skills
Who can give a Presentation?
All 4-H'ers are encouraged to prepare a presentation to share their knowledge, enhance their public speaking skills and compete for awards.
How to Prepare for a Presentation?
A presentation may be a Demonstration/Illustrated Talk, Science or Engineering Presentation, Educational Display Talk, Impromptu Speech, Informative or Persuasive Prepared Speech, Interpretive Reading, Share the 4-H Fun Skits, Cultural Arts, Infographic, and Video Essay.
When selecting a topic be sure you are familiar with the topic or have an interest in the topic. It is important to start to prepare your presentation and practice weeks in advance.
Be sure to complete the survey as detailed and accurately as possible by the registration deadline.
Presentation Planning Worksheet - Selecting A Topic & Planning
Google Slides Conversion Help
Attend the 2025 - 2026 Glenn County 4-H Presentation Prep 101 and 201 Workshop
Join us for the 2025 - 2026 Glenn County 4-H Presentation Prep 101 and 201 Workshop at the UCCE Office. This year, we will provide Presentation Prep 101 and a NEW Presentation Prep 201.
Presentation Prep 101: Building a Presentation. This workshop is designed to help participants develop the foundational skills needed for planning a successful presentation. Key takeaways include:
- Choosing a presentation topic.
- Informing participants on the various types of presentations.
- Select the format that best suits you and your topic.
- Discuss what to expect at the Presentation Day Event on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The Presentation Prep 101 Workshop will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the UCCE Office located at 821 E. South Street in Orland.
Presentation Prep 201: Enhancing your Presentation and Communication Skills. In this workshop, participants will build confidence by learning techniques and skills to improve their presentation. Key takeaways include:
- Focus on improving your prepared presentation. Participants will have the opportunity to practice delivering their presentations and receive feedback.
- Enhancing storytelling to connect with audiences.
- Designing visuals and content for clarity and engagement.
- Managing Q&A sessions with confidence and professionalism.
The Presentation Prep 201 Workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the UCCE Office located at 821 E. South Street in Orland.
To register for the workshops, visit: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47239.
CA 4-H Presentation Manual
 | California 4-H Presentation Manual 2021-2022 - Revised 1.28.2021 |
 | UC 4-H Presentation Manual Addendum - Revised August 10, 2021 |
What Awards are Given?
Primary members (5-8 years old) will not be evaluated, but given positive feedback, and all will receive participation awards.
At the event, you will compete with other 4-H members by age divisions for awards.
 | Gold California County 4-H Presenation Medal Hat Pin California Presentation Day awards available include gold medal, blue medal, or a red or white certificate. |
 | Blue California County 4-H Presenation Medal Hat Pin California Presentation Day awards available include gold medal, blue medal, or a red or white certificate. |
 | Carell Kolousek Memorial Award Plaque The "highest" scoring presenter will have their name engraved on the Carell Kolousek Memorial plaque. |
 | A. W. Bramwell Memorial Award Plaque The A. W. Bramwell Memorial Plaque is engraved with the name of the best beginner presenter. This special award is for Junior Members giving an evaluated demonstration at the county level for the first time. Former primary members who have given previous presentations are eligible. |
 | Perpetual 4-H Club Demonstration Trophy The 4-H Club with the highest presentation points will have their name added to the Perpetual 4-H Club Demonstration Trophy. Clubs will earn points as follows: The % of club members who give presentations Plus 5 points for each gold medalist Plus 3 points for each blue medalist Plus 2 points for each older member evaluating or emceeing the event Plus 2 points for each primary member participating |
Evaluators & Room Coordinators
 | What to Expect as an Evaluator Information |
Glenn County 4-H Presentation Form
What if I am unable to attend County Presentation Day?
If you cannot make it to the Glenn County 4-H Presentation Day, you will need to complete the Glenn County 4-H Presentation Form 2025-2026 if you are giving a presentation at any event/location other than the Glenn County Presentation Day. Please refer to the Glenn County 4-H Fair Exhibition Requirements. Please sign with all the necessary signatures and submit it to the UCCE Office by Monday, April 13, 2026.
Presentation Options/ Requirements:
- Present at a Club Meeting or Project meeting. (With permission of the appropriate leader)
- Present at a qualifying county event, other than County Presentation Day.
- Present at service clubs, school classrooms, senior citizens groups, etc. (Presentations given to neighbors, relatives, or friends DO NOT count.)
- Must have an audience of at least eight people.
- The presentation must be related to the project being exhibited at the Glenn County Fair. If a member is exhibiting an ABA project as well as a livestock project, the member can choose a presentation for either project.
5 Presentation Award Guidelines & Application
The Five Presentation Award is a medal given to a 4-H member who has presented their 4-H presentation five or more times during the program year, which must include presenting at the Glenn County 4-H Presentation Day.
How can I earn this award?
- Give a presentation at least five (5) times during the program year with an audience of at least eight (8) people. Some examples of locations to present your presentation are at club meetings, project meetings, a qualifying county event, county presentation day, sectional presentation day, service clubs, school classrooms, senior citizens groups, etc. If using the same presentation for the Fair Exhibition Requirements, remember that the subject of the presentation must be directly related to the project being exhibited at the Glenn County Fair. If a member is exhibiting an ABA project as well as a livestock animal, the member can choose a presentation for either project.
- Presentations given to neighbors, relatives, or friends DO NOT count.
- All application forms will be checked to ensure that your presentation was given five (5) times and met all requirements. You must give your presentation at the County Presentation Day to qualify for the 5 Presentation Award.
You MUST have a signature from each group verifying that your presentation was given with the total number of people in the audience. Complete your application and submit it to the UCCE Office by Monday, June 29, 2026.
Event Press Releases
2025-2026 Presentation Day Press Release - Coming Soon!
2024-2025 Presentation Day Press Release
2023 Presentation Day Press Release
Glenn County 4-H Presentation Day 2022 - Presenters Excel Press Release
Glenn County 4-H Presentation Day Press Release 2021
Presentation Day Press Release 2020
Presentation Day Press Release 2019