Award Programs

Recognition & Achievement

Explore Award Opportunities

Select an award program below to view eligibility requirements, application materials, timelines, and additional resources.

2026 Deadline for applications is March 6th. However, if you want feedback on American Degrees, that has to be done before March 1st. Email gseibel@vt.edu when you would like feedback on those.

Chapter Awards

Honors chapters for excellence in membership, public relations, forestry and wildlife, and overall chapter operations.

State and American Degrees

Recognizes members who demonstrate outstanding leadership, SAE growth, and commitment beyond the chapter level.

State Stars

Honors top members for exceptional achievement in production, agribusiness, placement, or agriscience research.

State Proficiency Awards

Recognizes students for excellence in Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs across multiple career areas.

National Chapter Awards

Evaluates chapter activities using the National FFA Chapter Award Program framework.

Agriscience Fair

A project-based competition where students present research aligned to national Agriscience Fair categories.