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 |