San Benito County

Poster Contest

Poster Contest 2026 Information

***Posters must be turned in on or before:

April 10, 2026

One of the three locations:
  • Mansmith’s food truck on Hwy 25 (give poster to Jessica)
  • 4-H office Friday hours: 8:30-4:30p
  • Drop off to Desiree Venuti (831) 207-2040 or Danielle Roberts (209) 535-2707.

Questions: 

Incentives and Recognition committee members or Desiree Venuti (831) 207-2040 or Danielle Roberts (209) 535-2707.

Poster Score Card

Medals will be awarded for Gold winners, using the Danish judging system.

Pick up your poster at the conclusion of Pancake Breakfast event, April council meeting or at your 4-H club monthly club meeting. 

Members can also display their posters at various fairs, etc. for additional record book credit.

Poster Scorecard:

Effective Title – explains what the poster is about.......................... 5 points

Suitable Subject – timely and age appropriate............................... 5 points

Attracts Interest – gets viewers to look......................................... 10 points

Holds Interest – gets viewers to study........................................... 5 points

Conveys Message – accomplishes purpose..................................... 10 points

Depth of Message – evidence of learning........................................ 10 points

General Appearance & Workmanship – orderly, neatly, & well-constructed..... 10 points

Age Category

The Poster Contest is open to enrolled 4-H members, ages 9 –19.

Poster must have been created in the program year.

Age categories: 

  • Junior members (ages 9 – 10)
  • Intermediate members (ages 11 – 13)
  • Senior members (ages 14 – 19). 

Medals will be awarded, using the Danish judging system.

*Primary members can participate however they won’t receive any certificate or pin.