The Outstanding 4-H Exhibitor award is the most prestigious award a 4-H member can earn at Fair. In 2020, our members proved that they are worthy of the award even in a year when there was no Evergreen State Fair.
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To be eligible for the award, a 4-H member must be at the senior level, which means having a 4-H age of 14-18; they need at least two years of exhibiting experience, as well as leadership experience and a history of community service. Even without a fair in 2020, our youth have years of experience to call upon for this award.
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Here’s how it works:
Senior members submit a written application to the 4-H office by August 1st.
A first round of judging narrows the field to a maximum of six finalists, who are then interviewed by a panel of celebrities on the second day of fair.
Names of the winner and runner-up remain secret until the presentation ceremony, which normally occurs on the evening of the medium and large animal round robin contests. This year we had a virtual ceremony with all finalists present, as well as some family members.
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Our sponsor this year was the Snohomish/Monroe Co-Op, which provided gift cards for the winners. Winners also received plaques to keep, and the champion’s name was engraved on a fancy revolving trophy, which she will keep until next year, when she will present it to the next winner.
Our celebrity judges this year were Megan Dunn, Andre-Denis Wright, and Tom Teigen!
Finalists included Cara Harris, Andrew Swope, and Gabby Horvath.
As well as our Reserve Winners Kaylee Kpanowski and Aryana Police!
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Finally, our Outstanding Exhibitor for 2020, is Sarah Kovich!
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Congratulations