Ribbons & Premiums

Ribbons are awarded to recognize the accomplishments of the individual 4‐H member. All 4-H’ers will receive 1 colored ribbon (white, red, or blue, green) ribbon per project.

Premiums are a monetary award presented to 4-H’ers. At the Hennepin County Fair, premiums are are provided by the Hennepin County Agricultural Society.

Green ribbon: $1
White ribbon $1
Red ribbon: $1.50
Blue ribbon: $2

At all other events, premiums are determined and provided by Hennepin County 4-H Federation or your local project club.

For each project that a 4‐H’er enters at the fair, a specific amount of money (premium) will be awarded depending upon the ribbon placing. Premium checks will be distributed or mailed to 4-H’ers following the County-level showcase event. Please take these checks to the bank as soon as possible - and don't spend it all in one place!

Ribbons for Cloverbuds, grades K-2

Green Ribbon : A Cloverbud’s judging experience is based in a noncompetitive environment. Ribbon placing is based on participation only, and receives a Green ribbon for every project.

Ribbons for youth, grades 3rd - 13th:

White Ribbon : Both areas are incomplete
“I’ve tried, I’ve learned, but there is room for improvement and more learning, to reach a standard of skills and knowledge appropriate for my age and my years of experience in the project.”

Red Ribbon : One area is fulfilled, one area is incomplete
I’ve tried, I’ve learned, and I’ve achieved a level of skill meeting expectations for my age and years of experience, but still have room to learn and do more.”

Blue Ribbon : Both areas are fulfilled
“I’ve tried, I’ve learned, and have reached most of my goals in this project. I’ve exceeded the level of achievement expected of me for my age and years of experience, but there still is room to learn and do more.”
Blue ribbon recipient’s projects are State Fair eligible, if the recipient has completed 6th grade or higher.

Within project areas & among blue ribbon projects, ALL judges will confer and award:

Purple Ribbon : Consider this ribbon the ‘plus’ on the ‘A.’ The project meets all standards, and the 4-H’er has shown complete understanding of what, how, and why the project was done. The project and learning demonstrated need no improvement.
“I’ve tried, I’ve learned, and succeeded in reaching a high level of achievement. I know that I can still challenge myself to reach even higher levels of knowledge and skills in my project.”
Champion Ribbon: Eligible to single best project in a class; awarded to grade groups, 3rd-5th grade and 6th grade +.
Reserve Champion Ribbon: Eligible to second best project in a class; awarded to grade groups, 3rd-5th grade and 6th grade +.

Page updated

Report abuse