Essay Contests

Honey Bee Essay Contest

State Essay Contest

Submit your 4-H Recordbook Story for a chance to win a free trip for you and a 4-H friend! Just submit your 4-H Recordbook Story describing your experiences in the current 4-H year. Use your IMAGINATION to create a typed, double-spaced story (MAXIMUM OF 3 PAGES) on the exciting program you are involved in....4-H!

2023 Essay Contest Winners

Novice Essay Winner
Hallye Hooten 
Curry County

Junior Essay Winner
Alandria Maciel
San Juan County

Senior Essay Winner
Kyle Wood 
CurryCounty

Winning essays are posted below.

  • 2023 Novice Winner - Hallye Hooten
  • 2023 Junior Winner - Alandria Maciel
  • 2023 Senior Winner - Kyle Wood