4-H Exhibitor recognized for Accomplishments

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local teen was recognized for his accomplishments in the County and State Fairs.

The Muskingum County Commissioners invited Tom Mozena today, so they could recognize him for his exceptional work at the Muskingum County Fair and the Ohio State Fair. Mozena won first Overall State Poultry Skillathon and Outstanding Non-Market Exhibitor as well as many other awards.

“Well I want to get better with birds, so most of the time it shows,” Mozena said. “I can take a class or whatever. I want to be able to [attend] at big shows with several thousand birds win over the whole show. I’m trying to breed better birds each year.”

Mozena acknowledged that it was having mentors that helped him get to where he is today.

“Well any time I have any questions or I was needing birds or anything,” Mozena said. “They just answer them and they just kind of help me along. You know explain things when I don’t understand them.”

Mozena still has three years left of competing in 4-H at the Muskingum County Fair.

Mozena’s County Level Accomplishments
Reserve Champion Market Turkey
Grand Champion Breeding Geese
Grand Champion Bantam Fancy Chickens
Six County Superiors at Skillathon
Outstanding Non-Market Exhibitor
Second in Intermediate Showmanship

Mozena’s State Level Accomplishments
First in Turkey Showmanship
Third in Market Chicken Showmanship
Third in Breeding Chicken Showmanship
Sixteen Year-old Outstanding Market Exhibitor – Poultry
First Overall State Poultry Skillathon