Maine FFA Award Winners

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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 2026

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
  • 1st Place Team: Easton (Jamie M., Wyatt G., Grant, Ben M.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Mars Hill (Agis C., Charlie P., Caden B, Hannah S.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Caribou (Trent H., Karter., Marshall H., Claire D.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Agis C., Mars Hill
  • 2nd Place Individual: Jamie M., Easton 
  • 3rd Place Individual: Wyatt G. of Easton and Charlie P. of Mars Hill 
Agricultural Sales
  • 1st Place Team: Caribou
  • 2nd Place Team: Mars Hill 
  • 1st Place Individual: Trent H., Caribou
  • 2nd Place Individual: Colin M., Mars Hill
  • 3rd Place Individual:  Marshall H., Caribou 
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
  • 1st Place Team: Caribou FFA (Desirae O., Mason P., Jack M., Carter N.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Caribou FFA (Eli J., Dominick W., Evan A., Simon D.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Mars Hill FFA (Collin M., William C., Luke M., Connor C.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Carter N., Caribou
  • 2nd Place Individual: Eli J., Caribou
  • 3rd Place Individual: Evan S., Caribou
Agriscience Fair
  • 1st Place Individual: Daniel D., Presque Isle FFA
  • 2nd Place Individual: Angel W., Presque Isle FFA 
  • 3rd Place Individual: Myah H., Presque Isle FFA
Creed Speaking
  • 1st Place Individual: Michaela R., Caribou FFA
  • 2nd Place Individual: Claire D., Caribou FFA 
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
  • 1st Place Team: Poland FFA (Joey M., Nolan D., Sierra H., Lachlan N.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Lincoln Academy (Ollie J., Helen R., Julia D., Leah O.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Ashland Middle (Ellie M., Ella M., Azalea P., Rylan M.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Sierra H., Poland
  • 2nd Place Individual: Joey M., Poland
  • 3rd Place Individual: Lachlan N., Poland 
Discussion Meet
  • 1st Place Individual: Jamie M., Easton
  • 2nd Place Individual: Wyatt M.H., Easton
  • 3rd Place Individual: Lilah P., Easton
Employability Skills
  • 1st Place Individual: Julia D., Lincoln Academy
  • 2nd Place Individual: Jamie M, Easton 
  • 3rd Place Individual: Amelia S., Lincoln Academy
Environmental & Natural Resources
  • 1st Place Team: Tri-County Tech (Nathan G., Adalea G., Lily G., Ian S.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Easton (Emily G., Gage W., Payton C., Peyton H.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Caribou (George S., Ryder C., Christian K., Brady B.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Ian S., Tri-County Tech
  • 2nd Place Individual: Nathan G., Tri-County Tech
  • 3rd Place Individual: Mason A., Easton and Adelle T., Presque Isle Tech Center
Extemporaneous Speaking
  • 1st Place Individual: Julia D., Lincoln Academy 
  • 2nd Place Individual: Isabella L., Poland
  • 3rd Place Individual: Claire D., Caribou 

Introductory Extemporaneous Speaking

  • 1st Place Individual: Peyton H., Easton 
FFA Display
  • 1st Place: Presque Isle FFA (Maddie P., Courtney D.)
  • 2nd Place: Mars Hill FFA (Hannah S., Madeline S., Harleigh A.)
  • 3rd Place: Mars Hill Middle (Matt S., Piper S., Layla K.)
Floriculture
  • 1st Place Team: Sanford (Ester B., Rowan R., Avery C., Amelia H.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Presque Isle (Londynn L., Kolbie L., McKinley C., Mallory C.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Mars Hill (William W., Avery B., Maxwell C., Jack H.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Amelia H., Sanford
  • 2nd Place Individual: Annabelle H., Fryeburg Academy 
  • 3rd Place Individual: Rowan R.. Sanford 
Forestry
  • 1st Place Team: Tri-County Tech Center (Topher M., Lily G., Autumn P., Burleigh R.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Presque Isle Tech Center (Brennan B., Peyton M., David D., Olivia E.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Caribou (Brady B., Ryder C., Christian K., Thibodeau)
  • 1st Place Individual: Topher M., TCTC
  • 2nd Place Individual: Lily G., TCTC
  • 3rd Place Individual: Autumn P., TCTC 
Horse Evaluation
  • 1st Place Team: Mars Hill (Jude B., Mitch B., Ben W., Jaxon G.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Mars Hill (Lilly B., Maggie M., Aubrie P., Stevi P.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Presque Isle (Madeline P., Angel W., Olivia E.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Madeline P., Presque Isle
  • 2nd Place Individual: Jude B., Mars Hill
  • 3rd Place Individual: Jaxon G., Mars Hill
Introductory Prepared Public Speaking
  • 1st Place Individual: Peyton H., Easton FFA
  • 2nd Place Individual: Layla K., Mars Hill 
Livestock Evaluation
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1st Place Individual: Leah M., Ashland FFA
Safe Tractor Driving
  • 1st Place Individual: Evan S., Caribou
  • 2nd Place Individual: Simon D., Caribou
  • 3rd Place Individual: Evan A., Mars Hill
Veterinary Science
  • 1st Place Team: Presque Isle (Hunter C., Rachel M., Peyton B., Adelle T.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Mars Hill (Jillian G., Aubrie P., Piper W., Danika T.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Fryeburg Academy (Paige R., Marley G., Maddie L., Annabelle H.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Ollie J, Lincoln Academy and Mea L. of Easton 
  • 2nd Place Individual: Sierra H., Poland 
  • 3rd Place Individual: Madeline P., Presque Isle 
Poultry Evaluation 
  • 1st Place Team: Mars Hill (Will W., Max C., Avery B., Jack H.)
  • 2nd Place Team: Mars Hill (Kellen M., Ben W., Jude B., Mitch B.)
  • 3rd Place Team: Presque Isle (Peyton B., Adelle T., Madison B.)
  • 1st Place Individual: Allison B., Easton
  • 2nd Place Individual: Will W. and Jude B., Mars Hill
  • 3rd Place Individual: Max C., Mars Hill

Honorary Maine FFA Degree Recipients — 2026

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. Lane McCrum, Maine FFA Alumni and Judge
  • Ms. Lisa Udasco, University of Maine 
  • Ms. Megan Cook, Maine FFA Alumni and Partner
  • Mr Gary Nadeau, Sponsor and Supporter 

Proficiency Award State Winners — 2026

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 
  • Carter C., Ashland High 
  • Caiden C., Ashland High
  • Jillian M., Lincoln Academy 
  • Madeline B., Presque Isle 
  • Peyton M., Presque Isle 
  • Rachel M., Presque Isle 
  • Lane C., Caribou 

Maine FFA Chapter Advisor of the Year — 2025-2026

Award presented to a stellar chapter FFA advisor upon nomination by the home chapter and selection by the state FFA officer review committee.

  • Golden Owl Finalists: Brittany Hemond, Poland FFA and Teri Driscoll of Ashland Middle School FFA
  • Advisor of the Year: Kevin Marquis, Easton FFA 

Maine FFA Outstanding Chapter Officer — 2026

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.

  • Finalists: Madison B. of Presque Isle and Carter C. of Ashland FFA
  • Outstanding Member: Hiram B., of Tri-County Technical Center 

State FFA Degree Recipients — 2026

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.

  • Helen R. of Lincoln Academy
  • Aubrie P. of Mars Hill
  • Courtney D. of Presque Isle
  • Cassidy R. of Caribou
  • Wyatt M.H. of Easton
  • Allison B. of Easton
  • Madison B., of Presque Isle 

State Stars — 2026

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.

  • Carter C., Ag Placement, Ashland HS

 Scholarships — 2026

Award based on superior accomplishments by students interested in pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture or a related field. State winners receive $1,000.

  • Guerrette Scholarship- Callie C., Ashland High School
  • Bowen Scholarship- Jack M., of Easton 

Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Award — 2026

This award covers the registration cost of $950 per member for a high-quality, one-week leadership training conducted in the summer by the National FFA Organization. Presented to students who complete thorough applications and show promise at the chapter and state level.  

  • Peyton H. and Jamie M. of Easton
  • Sierra H. of Poland
  • Rebecca S. and Jillian G. of Mars Hill