Evaluators observe youth presentations and provide written feedback to help youth improve their public speaking abilities. Evaluators take the perspective that they are an educator and are reviewing presentations to offer insights on what youth are doing well and where they need improvement.

As an evaluator, you help youth improve by giving them feedback based on a standard evaluation rubric and written constructive feedback. Each contest has supporting guides and instructions for submitting effective evaluation metrics and feedback.

Adults attending County Field Day can sign up to be an evaluator for one or more competitions. You do not have to be a registered 4-H Adult Volunteer in order to volunteer in an Evaluator role.

Senior 4-H Youth (ages 16 and up) are also welcome to sign up as an evaluator. Understanding what makes an entry stand out can help you improve your own skills in presentations and interviews! Open to youth who are not presenting in the contest.