2026 Outstanding Youth Award

All applicants must be a 4-H and/or FFA member of good standing, enrolled in the York County 4-H Program and/or an active member listed on the current FFA Roster of a chartered FFA Chapter in York County. All applicants must have exhibited at the York State Fair and must be 16-18 years old as of January 1^st, 2026. All applicants will participate in an interview process in front of a panel of judges.

Applicants must submit the York State Fair Outstanding Youth Award application postmarked by May 19th, 2026 to York State Fair Attn: YSF Outstanding Youth Award 334 Carlisle Avenue, York, PA 17404.

Hi, my name is Delana Stem. I am 18 years old, and this year I was awarded the Outstanding Youth Award at the York State Fair! I have been showing sheep since I was 6 years old. This past year, I graduated, which meant it was my last year in 4-H and FFA, as well as my final year showing at the York State Fair. Over the years, I participated in two different 4-H clubs, starting as a Cloverbud and continuing all the way through to becoming a graduating senior. I am now attending Bloomsburg University and using all the knowledge I gained from 4-H and FFA to guide me. I am very thankful for the opportunity to receive this award!