Each year, Maine FFA provides a number of awards to recognize superior accomplishments by students. Awards may take the form of plaques, ribbons, and/or cash. Most awards are based on events of the annual State FFA Convention held each spring. To learn how to apply for some of these awards and honors, visit the Forms & Resources web page.
Career Development Events 2025
Competitions conducted at the State FFA Convention based on individual and/or team performance in areas related to agriculture and natural resources.
- Agribusiness / Farm Business Management
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- 1st Place Team: Caribou (George S., Kayden G., Kaleb P., Megan M.)
- 2nd Place Team: Easton (Stephen S., Raiden C., Owen H., Jack M.)
- 3rd Place Team: Mars Hill (Jack H., Kellen M., Dylan M., Avery B.)
- 1st Place Individual: George S., Caribou
- 2nd Place Individual: Kayden G., Caribou
- 3rd Place Individual: Kaleb P., Caribou
- Agricultural Sales
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- 1st Place Team: Mars Hill
- 2nd Place Team: Caribou
- 1st Place Individual: Ian R., Caribou
- 2nd Place Individual: Evan S., Caribou
- 3rd Place Individual: Avery B., Mars Hill
- Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
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- 1st Place Team: Mars Hill FFA (Jamison F., Nicholas F., Ethan C., Kohen K.)
- 2nd Place Team: Caribou FFA (Jacob D., Hunter C., Evan A., Simon D.)
- 3rd Place Team: Presque Isle FFA (Aaron C., Emily C., Bryce P., Gage G.)
- 1st Place Individual: Jamison F., Mars Hill
- 2nd Place Individual: Ethan C., Mars Hill
- 3rd Place Individual: Kohen K., Mars Hill
- Agriscience Fair
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- 1st Place Individual: Michael C., Presque Isle FFA
- 2nd Place Individual: Autumn S., Sanford FFA
- 3rd Place Individual: Rowan R., Sanford FFA
- Creed Speaking
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- 1st Place Individual: Peyton H., Easton FFA
- 2nd Place Individual: Madeline S., Mars Hill FFA
- 3rd Place Individual: Averie S., Ashland FFA
- Dairy Cattle Evaluation
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- 1st Place Team: Caribou (Lexi B., Trista W., Ian R., Eleanor R.)
- 2nd Place Team: Ashland (Azalea P., Rylan M., Arihanna G., Kilynn B.)
- 3rd Place Team: Mars Hill (Jaxon G., William C., Benjamin W., Jude B.)
- 1st Place Individual: Charlie P., Mars Hill
- 2nd Place Individual: Helen R., Lincoln Academy
- 3rd Place Individual: Kolbie L., Presque Isle
- Discussion Meet
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- 1st Place Individual: Cassidy R., Ashland HS
- 2nd Place Individual: Lilah P., Easton
- 3rd Place Individual: Raiden C., Easton
- Employability Skills
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- 1st Place Individual: Jillian M., Lincoln Academy
- 2nd Place Individual: Julia D., Lincoln Academy
- 3rd Place Individual: Amelia S., Lincoln Academy
- Environmental & Natural Resources
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- 1st Place Team: Tri-County Tech (Lily G., Abel G., Christopher M., Autumn P.)
- 2nd Place Team: Tri-County Tech (Anthony D., Belinda H., Annabelle P., Burleigh R.)
- 3rd Place Team: Caribou (Trent H., Tate M., Marshall H., Evan S.)
- 1st Place Individual: Abrum J., Presque Isle and Dakota F., Fryeburg Academy (tie)
- 2nd Place Individual: Lily G., Tri-County Tech
- 3rd Place Individual: Burleigh R., Tri-County Tech
- Extemporaneous Speaking
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- 1st Place Individual: Sierra H., Poland
- 2nd Place Individual: Brinleigh K., Mars Hill
- 3rd Place Individual: Alexia I., Ashland
- FFA Display
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- 1st Place: Presque Isle FFA (Samantha E., Maddy P., Courtney D.)
- 2nd Place: Mars Hill FFA (Hannah S., Ava W., Millie C.)
- 3rd Place: Fryeburg (Dakota F. and Madeline B.)
- Floriculture
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- 1st Place Team: Caribou (Trista W., Joslyn G., Eleanor R., Lexi B.)
- 2nd Place Team: Bangor UTC (Annabelle L., Nina J., Olivia M., Jacoby Y.)
- 3rd Place Team: Ashland (Jules H., Grace R., Caiden C., Jay M.)
- 1st Place Individual: Eleanor R., Caribou
- 2nd Place Individual: Joslyn G., Caribou
- 3rd Place Individual: Lexi B., Caribou
- Forestry
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- 1st Place Team: Ashland (Grace, Dawson, Carter, Mason)
- 2nd Place Team: Caribou (Ryder, Christian, Tait, Lane)
- 3rd Place Team: UTC (Kaleb, Sean, Nina, Jacob)
- 1st Place Individual: Carter C., Ashland
- 2nd Place Individual: Sean L., UTC
- 3rd Place Individual: Grace R., Ashland
- Horse Evaluation
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- 1st Place Team: Mars Hill (Caroline T., William W., Agis C., Charlie P.)
- 2nd Place Team: Presque Isle (Courtney D., Samantha E., Maddy P.)
- 3rd Place Team: Caribou (Jacob D., Ian R., Desiree O., Hunter C.)
- 1st Place Individual: Maddy P., Presque Isle
- 2nd Place Individual: Samantha E., Presque Isle
- 3rd Place Individual: Charlie P., Mars Hill
- Introductory Prepared Public Speaking
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- 1st Place Individual: Peyton H., Easton FFA
- 2nd Place Individual: Alyssa R., Ashland FFA
- Livestock Evaluation
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- 1st Place Team: Poland
- 2nd Place Team: Easton
- 3rd Place Team: Caribou
- 1st Place Individual: Helen R., Lincoln Academy
- 2nd Place Individual: Rachel M., Ashland
- 3rd Place Individual: Leah O., Lincoln Academy
- Nursery & Landscape
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- 1st Place Team: Caribou (Joslyn G., George S., Eleanor R., Simon D.)
- 2nd Place Team: Presque Isle (Mallory C., Emmalyn I., Kloe D., Mckinley C.)
- 3rd Place Team: Mars Hill (Jude B., Jaxon G., Madeline S., Ben W.)
- 1st Place Individual: George S., Caribou
- 2nd Place Individual: Eleanor R., Caribou
- 3rd Place Individual: Mallory C., Presque Isle
- Prepared Public Speaking
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- 1st Place Individual: Julia D., Lincoln Academy
- 2nd Place Individual: Sage Taylor, Sanford FFA
- 3rd Place Individual: Julianna L., Sanford FFA
- Safe Tractor Driving
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- 1st Place Individual: Jayden C., Caribou
- 2nd Place Individual: Tait M., Caribou
- 3rd Place Individual: Jamison F., Mars Hill
- Veterinary Science
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- 1st Place Team: Presque Isle (Courtney D., Kim C., Malackai W., Maddy P.)
- 2nd Place Team: Caribou (Kayden G., Joslyn G., George S., Meagan M.)
- 3rd Place Team: Mars Hill (Savannah H., Abigail H., Sophia B., Stevi P.)
- 1st Place Individual: Sophia Y-P, Lincoln Academy
- 2nd Place Individual: Madison B., Presque Isle and Savannah H., Mars Hill (tie)
- 3rd Place Individual: Joslyn G., Caribou
Honorary Maine FFA Degree Recipients — 2025
Award presented to members of Maine's agriculture and natural resources community who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and service to the Maine FFA Association.
- Mr. Shawn Bugbee, Maine FFA Alumni and Judge
- Ms. Nancy McBrady, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
- Ms. Delaney McKeen, Maine FFA Alumni
- Mr. Tyler Raymond, Maine FFA Alumni and Judge
Proficiency Award State Winners — 2025
Monetary and honorary awards based on student accomplishments outside of the classroom in an area related to agriculture and natural resources. Students compete in placement (work as an employee) or entrepreneurship (student-initiated activity). Winners receive $250 and proceed to the national level.
- Callie C., Ashland High (Small Animal)
- Carter C., Ashland High (Forest Management)
- Caiden C., Ashland High (Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication)
- Jillian M., Lincoln Academy (Ag Education)
- Madeline B., Presque Isle (Poultry)
Maine FFA Chapter Advisor of the Year — 2024–2025
Award presented to a stellar chapter FFA advisor upon nomination by the home chapter and selection by the state FFA officer review committee.
- Rachel Whited, Mars Hill Senior FFA
Maine FFA Outstanding Chapter Officer — 2025
Award presented for superior service to a Maine FFA student chapter officer, following nomination by the home FFA chapter advisor and selection by the state FFA officer review committee.
- Grace Routhier, Ashland HS FFA
State FFA Degree Recipients — 2025
Recognition presented annually to student FFA members who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to and accomplishments in the Maine FFA Association and who have completed the required application.
- Jay M., Ashland
- Rachel M., Ashland
- Caiden C., Ashland
- Jillian M., Lincoln Academy
- Kellen M., Mars Hill
- Ava W., Mars Hill
- William W., Mars Hill
- Charlie P., Mars Hill
- Jack H., Mars Hill
- Dylan M., Mars Hill
State Stars — 2025
Award based on superior accomplishments by students with advanced outside-of-the-classroom activities related to agriculture and natural resources. State winners receive $300 and proceed to national competition.
- Callie C., Ag Placement, Ashland HS
- Carter C., Ag Business, Ashland HS
Guerrette Scholarships — 2025
Award based on superior accomplishments by students interested in pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture or a related field. State winners receive $1,000.
- Izabelle G., Massabesic
Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Award — 2025
This award covers the registration cost of $940 for a high-quality, one-week leadership training conducted in the summer by the National FFA Organization. Presented to students who complete thorough applications addressing their reasons for attending.
- Wyatt M-H, Ben M., and Charlotte D. — Easton