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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of the 2026 New FFA Member
Award finalists. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding achievements of a first year FFA
member in a way that will inform, motivate, and inspire FFA members, advisors, and others to embrace
and uphold the FFA mission of making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The
winner will be awarded on stage during the 98th Florida FFA State Convention, at the Caribe Royale
Resort in Orlando.
The finalists in alphabetical order by chapter are:
AnnMarie Goss, Branford Middle
Landrie Locke, Chiefland Middle
Trishna Deshar, Hill Gustat Middle
Aubrey Brock, Lake Asbury Middle
Reese Morgenthal, Williston Middle
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA STATE CONVENTION & EXPO
The Florida FFA State Convention & Expo brings together nearly 6,000 FFA members, advisors, alumni,
parents, and industry leaders for an unforgettable celebration of leadership, achievement, and
opportunity. It’s where hard work pays off, jackets hit the big stage, and future leaders rise in front of
thousands.
From electric keynotes and emotional award moments to intense Career and Leadership Development
Events and a high-energy Expo floor packed with career connections, state convention is nonstop
momentum. Every hallway conversation, every handshake, every name called across the stage is part of
something bigger.ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with nearly 60,000 middle and
high school student members – as part of over 300 local FFA chapters across the state. FFA members
participate in nearly 50 leadership and career development events each year. The FFA mission is to
make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership,
personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control,
supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the
Florida FFA Association Constitution and Bylaws.
THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSION
Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the
global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.
THE FFA MISSION
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
For more information about Florida FFA and agricultural education, visit flaffa.org.
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