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Virginia FFA Association

Agricultural Proficiency Awards

Proficiency Awards recognize FFA members who develop advanced, career-ready skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.

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Submission Deadline

Friday, March 6, 2026

All applications must be completed through Application Center and uploaded using the form below. Paper or emailed submissions will not be accepted.

Questions?

Andy Seibel – gseibel@vt.edu
Sarah Jo Jones – sarahjo@vt.edu

Award Overview

Members may compete in nearly 50 proficiency areas spanning agriculture, agribusiness, natural resources, and applied sciences.

Types of Proficiency Awards

Placement Proficiency Awards

SAEs based on employment, internships, or apprenticeships.

Entrepreneurship Proficiency Awards

SAEs focused on ownership or operation of an agribusiness.

Combined Proficiency Awards

Allows combined placement and entrepreneurship records.

Agriscience Research Proficiency Awards

SAEs involving scientific research and experimentation.

Resources & Support

Application Center FAQs Application Troubleshooting Best Practices Proficiency Award Rubrics

Submit Your Proficiency Application

All submissions must be completed through this form by the deadline.