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2026 Outstanding Youth Award

Dept. 10 - York State Fair Outstanding Youth Award

The York State Fair offers the York State Fair Outstanding Youth Award to an Outstanding 4-H and/or FFA member in York County. The Outstanding Youth Award recipient will receive $2000.00 after the completion of the 2026 York State Fair. The York State Fair’s Outstanding Youth Award recipient should be present at the 2026 York State Fair Jr. Livestock Sale and be available at other times during the fair and during the 2026/2027 school year.

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 1st, 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.

2025 Outstanding Youth Award Winner

Mitchell Brown of Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, son of Randy and Tammy Brown, is a recent graduate of Dallastown Area High School who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to agriculture, leadership, service, and his community.

Mitchell has been an active member of York County 4-H since 2015, participating in the Swine Club, Dairy Beef Club, Teen Council, Senior Exchange, and Meats Judging Team. He has served as President of the Dairy Beef Club and has given back to younger 4-H members as a counselor at both county and regional camps. His dedication to 4-H and leadership earned him the prestigious Diamond Clover Award in 2025.
Beyond 4-H, Mitchell earned the rank of Eagle Scout and has been actively involved in his school and community through Dallastown Mini-THON and the York Township Feasibility Committee. He has also gained valuable hands-on agricultural experience working for local farms and agricultural businesses, developing practical skills and experience that have helped shape his future goals.

This fall, Mitchell will continue his education at Iowa State University, where he will pursue a degree in Agricultural Engineering. His strong work ethic, leadership, service to others, and dedication to the future of agriculture exemplify the qualities celebrated by the York State Fair Outstanding Youth Award. We are proud to recognize Mitchell Brown as the 2026 York State Fair Outstanding Youth Award recipient.

Mitchell Brown

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