National History Day Iowa State Contest

    State Contest

    The 2023 NHD in Iowa State Contest will take place on April 24 at the Iowa Events Center, Des Moines.

    2023 State Contest Guide  Available March 2023
    2023 Special Award Descriptions Available March 2023

    State Contest Registration Information and Due Dates

    zFairs Registration Requirements Due Dates & Times
    Read the State Contest Guide Before Submitting Projects (Available March 2023)
    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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 at 11:59 p.m. CT
    Tentative State Contest Judging Schedule Posted Available April 2023
    In-person State Contest followed by Awards Ceremony and National Contest Meeting
     + Iowa Events Center, Des Moines    		 April 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Websites Unlocked April 25
    Comment Forms Released  April 26

    State Contest Project Details At-a-Glance

    Read the State Contest Guide for Complete Information Before Attending the State Contest (Available March 2023)
    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
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