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.

National Chapter Application Information

National Chapter Award applications are due April 15, 2026 and will be reviewed by Washington FFA. Applications are submitted electronically only through the National FFA Applications Center. Any applications not submitted by the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted (this includes required signatures).

Additional Information:

  • Tamara Whitcomb will be serving as the NCA application coordinator this year and Elaine Lewis will be helping coordinate NCA presentations at state convention

  • On the Cover Page of your application the beginning and ending dates are the same for everyone in WA state - April 16, 2025 - April 15, 2026 (please have your students set those before starting the application to avoid errors)

  • WA state will continue to provide recognition for innovative ideas as the Premier Chapter in each of the three divisions (Growing Leadership, Building Communities, Strengthening Agriculture)

  • Middle School FFA Chapters will continue to be recognized separately

  • To be eligible for state recognition a complete NCA application must be submitted (both Form I and Form II)

  • Form I is for Superior Chapter recognition only

  • To be eligible to submit your award application to the national level FFA chapters are required to participate in the presentation portion at state convention

  • If you have any questions, please contact Tamara Whitcomb at tamara@washingtonffa.org.