GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida FFA Association is pleased to announce the selection of the finalists for the 2012 Ryan Rimmer Outstanding District Officer Award. This award is selected by application from the 24 District Officers throughout the state and is given to the District Officer who excels in their service to Florida FFA. The state winner will be announced during the 6th General Session of the 84th Florida FFA State Convention on Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. All award finalists should report to the holding room (Grand Sierra A) thirty minutes prior to the session in which they are to be recognized.
The 2012 Outstanding District Officer finalists in alphabetical order by chapter are:
| Brett Wasden | Bartow |
| Sarah Trimm | Bronson |
| Taylor Kennedy | Keystone Heights |
| Ashley McLeod | Laurel Hill |
| Justin Watson | Pine Ridge |
| Megan Stein | Sebring |
| Christen Howell | Sneads |
| Wyatt Fulghum | Southeast Manatee |
| Clayton Willis | South Lake |
| Drew Land | Suwannee |
About the Florida FFA State Convention
The annual state FFA convention is truly a week that absolutely everybody should experience. FFA members 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. Honoring past and present accomplishments, FFA members, along with advisors, alumni, parents and supporters, will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and become leaders for the future.
About the Florida FFA Association
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with 16,000 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.
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