They are selected from an area application and interview process held in March. A person can attend once. State Project Awards Awards are available in all 4-H project areas and are selected through an area application and interview process held in March. Recognition is based on leadership, citizenship, and project subject matter knowledge. Highlights include World Dairy Expo, ABS, Dairy Shrine Museum, Hoards' Dairy Farm, and Hoards' Dairyman tours.
Delegates participate from all over the U.S. and Canada.
Congress Participants have the opportunity to meet 4-H'ers from other states and develop leadership skills. Recreational, social, and cultural activities add to the fun trip. Iowa delegates are selected at the state level from an area application and interview process held in March. Anyone in grades 10-11 at the time of application may participate. A person may attend only once.