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Project Award Video

Weight: 33%
Description: Youth will submit their video by entering its YouTube URL here. The video should be 3- to 5-minute in length.
Guidelines & information: For YouTube instructions, please visit the Kansas 4-H website under Awards & Recognition> Kansas 4-H Project Award Evaluation, then click 4-H Project Award Video Instructions.

Your video should be creative, unique, and complement your Cover Letter, Project Resume, and Project Report Form. The following prompts may be used when creating your video.
Kansas 4-H Project Award Evaluation
Share why you would be an ideal recipient of a Kansas 4-H Project Award
What do you see as your big successes or how you overcame challenges in exploring the project area?
Share evidence of project mastery, i.e., skills gained, knowledge learned, difficult techniques, etc.
Provide examples of how you have developed and practiced leadership skills within the project area.
Provide examples of how you have engaged in civic engagement activities related to this project area. How has it impacted your personal growth?
Explain how your 4-H experiences in this project area have helped you reach your personal goals and could benefit your future education or career plans?
Submission deadline: Feb 17, 2026 11:59 PM CST

Rubric

Introduction: Attention/Hook & Audience Engagement

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Introduction: Family/Project Background & Purpose Clarity

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Project Mastery: Knowledge/Skills Demonstrated

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Depth of Learning Experiences (variety & challenge)

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Sharing Learning with Others (methods & reach)

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Goal Setting & Accomplishment (clarity & follow-through)

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Growth/Progress in Project Over Time

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Future Plans/Career Connection to Project

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Reflection/Insights from Project Experience

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Leadership Roles/Responsibilities within Project

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Leadership: Planning/Organization of Activities/Events

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Leadership Impact/Outcomes on Others

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Citizenship Participation (service tied to project)

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Citizenship Initiative (self-starting, coordination)

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Citizenship Impact on Community/Beneficiaries

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Communication: Poise & Confidence on Camera

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Communication: Clarity/Audibility & Organization of Message

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Communication: Appropriate Language Usage

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Appearance: Dress Appropriate to Project & Audience

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

Behavior: Posture, Courtesy, and Professionalism

1 Limited: Minimal or missing evidence.

2 Developing: Partial/limited evidence; needs clarification or depth.

3 Satisfactory: Meets basic expectations; adequate evidence.

4 Strong: Fully meets expectations; solid evidence and clarity.

5 Outstanding: Exceeds expectations for age/experience; comprehensive and clear.

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