GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida FFA Association Board of Directors, officers and staff have announced
the selection of those who will receive the coveted Distinguished Service Citation.
The Distinguished Service Citation is among the highest recognitions given by the state organization. Its’
purpose is to recognize those partners who have greatly contributed to the advancement of agricultural
education and who have provided outstanding service to the Florida FFA Association and it’s 60,000
members. This award will be presented on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Fourth General Session of
the 97th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo beginning at 7:00 p.m. The convention and expo will be
held at the Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Drive, in Orlando.
The 2025 Distinguished Service Citation recipients are:
Agriculture Education Services
& Technology
Florida Federation of Fairs
& Livestock Shows
Mason Construction Services, LLC
University of Florida College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA STATE CONVENTION & EXPO
The annual state FFA convention and expo is the highlight of Florida FFA’s year. Nearly 5,000 FFA
members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners come together to celebrate the
achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, while continuing to develop
their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Attendees will be inspired and
motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and become leaders of the next
generation.While at the convention, FFA members and guests will experience motivational speakers, award
presentations, exciting exhibits, challenging Career and Leadership Development Events, and plenty of
entertaining activities. Attendees can take a stroll through the Florida FFA Expo in search of the perfect
career connection, attend a workshop to brush up on those leadership skills, or simply interact and share
ideas with FFA members and advisors from across the state.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with over 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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