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State Contest
State Contest Updates
Click here to view the 2023 NHD in Iowa State Contest category awards results. The first and second place winners qualify for the national contest in College Park, Maryland.
Click here to view the 2023 NHD in Iowa State Contest special awards results.
Click here to view photos from the 2023 NHD in Iowa State Contest awards ceremony.
The 2024 NHD in Iowa State Contest will take place on Monday, April 29 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
Interested in judging at the state contest? Click here for sign-up instructions.
| 2024 State Contest Guide | Available March 2024 |
| 2024 Special Award Descriptions | Available March 2024 |
State Contest Registration Information and Due Dates
| zFairs Registration Requirements | Due Dates & Times |
| Read the State Contest Guide Before Submitting Projects | Available March 2024 |
| Documentary Projects Submit to zFairs: Written Materials (Title Page, Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography) and Link to Finalized Documentary Saved on Public Drive + Written materials submission order: Title Page, Process Paper, and Annotated Bibliography in one PDF document + Link: Place link to documentary in “Link” field | April 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT |
| Exhibit Projects Submit to zFairs: Written Materials (Title Page, Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography) + Written materials submission order: Title Page, Process Paper, and Annotated Bibliography in one PDF document + Leave “Link” field blank | April 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT |
| Paper Projects Submit to zFairs: Written Materials (Title Page, Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography) and Finalized Paper + Written materials submission order: Title Page, Process Paper, Paper, and Annotated Bibliography in one PDF document + Leave “Link” field blank | April 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT |
| Performance Projects Submit to zFairs: Written Materials (Title Page, Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography) + Written materials submission order: Title Page, Process Paper, and Annotated Bibliography in one PDF document + Leave “Link” field blank | April 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT |
| Website Projects Submit to zFairs: Written Materials (Title Page, Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography) and Website Lock Out + Written materials are included with website + Provide NHDWebCentral Site Key + Leave “Link” field blank | April 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT |
| Tentative State Contest Judging Schedule Posted | April 22 |
| In-person State Contest followed by Awards Ceremony and National Contest Meeting + Iowa Events Center, Des Moines | April 29 |
| Websites Unlocked | April 30 |
| Comment Forms Released | May 1 |
State Contest Project Details At-a-Glance
| Read the State Contest Guide for Complete Information Before Attending the State Contest (Available March 2024) |
| Documentary Projects + Students will show the documentary and have an interview in the preliminary round + Students do not need to be present for the final round + Students do not need to bring extra copies of the written materials |
| Exhibit Projects + Students will bring their physical exhibit and have an interview in the preliminary round + Students do not need to be present for the final round + Students do not need to bring extra copies of the written materials |
| Paper Projects + Students will have an interview in the preliminary round + Students do not need to be present for the final round + Students do not need to bring extra copies of the written materials |
| Performance Projects + Students will perform and have an interview in the preliminary round + Students will perform in the final round without an interview + Students do not need to bring extra copies of the written materials |
| Website Projects + Students will have an interview in the preliminary round + Students do not need to be present for the final round + Students do not need to bring extra copies of the written materials |