03/16/2026
Youth Opportunity: North Dakota 4-H Thank You Card Design Contest
Design a Thank You card to help show appreciation.
Design a North Dakota 4-H Thank You card to help show appreciation.
North Dakota 4-H members are invited to design an original 4-H Thank You Card that can be used by clubs and members across the state to thank the individuals and organizations who support our program. Cards may be used to recognize award donors, livestock buyers, guest speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters.
This contest helps youth develop important life skills by learning how to express appreciation for the time, talent, and resources others give to support 4-H.
Who Can Participate?
Open to all registered North Dakota 4-H members ages 8–19.
Age Divisions:
8-10 years
11-13 years
14-19 years
Design Requirements
• Entry must be an original Thank You card design with artwork on the front cover.
• Inside message is optional and will not be judged.
• Designs must be able to be reproduced for printing.
• Submit design on 8½” × 11” white cardstock folded once.
• The official 4-H emblem must be included in the design.
Contest Categories
Hand-Drawn Design (No Computer Graphics)
• Use mediums such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, chalk, pen and ink, or paint.
• Artwork and lettering must be created by hand.
• Design must be the original work of the member.
Computer Graphics Design
• Artwork or lettering created using digital tools or design software is permitted.
• The design must be original.
• Commercial clipart is not allowed.
Branding and Artwork Guidelines
• Copyrighted characters, logos, or branded images are not permitted, except for the official 4-H clover emblem.
• The emblem must follow National 4-H guidelines: the green four-leaf clover with a white "H" on each leaf and the stem pointing to the right.
• No alterations to the clover shape or lettering.
How to Enter
• There is no entry form required.
• On the back of your card design include:
• Member Name,
• Club Name,
• County,
• 4-H Age.
• Submit your design entry to your local NDSU Extension Office by May 15, 2026.
Judging and Recognition
Entries will be reviewed by a panel of North Dakota 4-H stakeholders
Designs will be evaluated based on
• creativity,
• originality,
• quality of artwork.
Top designs in each age division may be selected for printing and statewide use by the North Dakota 4-H program.
🍀 Help North Dakota 4-H share gratitude across the state — design a Thank You card today!
