CHAPTER AWARDS: THE GOLD STANDARD
The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards (NQCS) and a Program of Activities (POA) that emphasize growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for a state or national award, your chapter must complete at least 15 activities: one for each of the five quality standards in each of the three divisions. Additionally, the chapter must meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the National Quality Chapter Standards.
1, 2 and 3 Star Chapter Ratings
Every chapter that meets the minimum quality chapter standards and completes Form I qualifies as a state superior chapter. To do this, chapters need to conduct one activity related to each quality standard in addition to meeting the minimum criteria outlined in the National Quality Chapter Standards. Chapters receive a superior chapter certificate each year they achieve this level. The chapter will also be eligible to compete for Wyoming’s chapter awards
To compete for state 1-star2-star, or 3-star chapter ratings, chapters must qualify for the superior chapter award and complete Form II. Chapters use Form II to report goals, plans of action, and results/evaluation on three activities for each division. State judges rank the chapters as 1,2,or 3 star chapters based on the rubric. Chapters receive a multi-year plaque and yearly plaque inserts, commonly known as spurs, specifying the level achieved each year.
Wyoming’s top three 3-star chapter award winners (or the number equal to 10 percent of the state’s total number of chapters, if that number is higher) are eligible to compete for the National FFA Star Chapter Awards.
Outstanding Activity Awards
Three Wyoming FFA chapters will be chosen for Outstanding Activity Awards. These chapters planned and conducted an outstanding activity in one of the categories of growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture.
Wyoming Chapter of the Year
Wyoming’s Chapter of the Year is selected by the Wyoming FFA State Officer Team and represents the highest level of excellence in chapter leadership, engagement, and impact. The honor is chosen from among the top three 3-Star Chapters in the state.
State officers carefully review each finalist chapter’s overall program of activities. Consideration is given to chapter participation in state and national FFA events, leadership development opportunities, member involvement, community impact, and sustained growth throughout the year. Officers also examine how effectively the chapter serves its members and advances the mission and values of FFA.
The state officer team weighs the strengths, achievements, and unique contributions of each chapter. The Chapter of the Year distinction is awarded to the chapter that best exemplifies excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact—both within its school and the broader Wyoming FFA community.