The contest is aimed to help kids develop skills in planning, preparing and presenting a display or educational exhibit. 4-H members are evaluated by judges and also interact with the public during the event. Those who earn a blue ribbon or higher qualify to advance to the North Dakota State Fair 4-H Project Contest on Monday, July 21.

The contest is divided into three age groups: Cloverbud, ages 5 to 7, Pre-Teen, ages 8 to 12 and Teen, ages 13 to 18. Each individual will select a topic, conduct research and create a display to show at the contest.

Ward County 4-H Contestants and Awards

Pre-Teen Divison, Ages 8 to 12:

Submitted Photo Milly Badger, Burlington, earned a blue ribbon for her project “Seeds to Plants.”

– Celise Baird, Minot, Prairie Ryders 4-H Club, blue ribbon in Plant Science: Botany.

– Luke Baird, Minot, Prairie Ryders 4-H Club, reserve champion ribbon in Animal Science.

– Hadley Yoder, Minot, Mighty Mustangs 4-H Club, blue ribbon in Animal Science: Poultry.

– Tabitha Hauge, Surrey, Mighty Mustangs 4-H Club, grand champion ribbon in Animal Science.

– Milly Badger, Burlington, Dakota Stars 4-H Club, blue ribbon in Plant Science:Botany.

Teen Division, 13 to 18:

– Breanna Mindt, Minot, Afton Country Kids 4-H Club, grand champion ribbon in Person Development and Leadership: Career Exploration and Workforce Preparation.

– Tyson Perdue, Minot, Afton County Kids 4-H Club, reserve champion ribbon in Environmental Education: Shooting Sports.

– Cole Whitcher, Minot, Mighty Mustangs 4-H Club, blue ribbon in Environmental Education: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

– Tyson Barden, Surrey, Mighty Mustangs 4-H Club, blue ribbon in Person Development and Leadership: Career Exploration and Workforce Preparation.