INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—The National FFA Organization recently selected the Gilmer High School FFA Chapter as a 3-star winner in the National FFA Chapter program.

It was chosen from a pool of 630 candidates nationwide.

The chapter members were honored at the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 22-25.

The award program is a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The National FFA Chapter Award program recognizes FFA chapters for developing and conducting a detailed Program of Activities (POA).

Each activity provides opportunities for members to excel in one of three areas: student, chapter or community development. Every year, chapters are recognized as having earned a one-, two- or three-star rating on their application.

The three-star rating is the highest level of accomplishment a chapter may achieve.

FFA is a national youth organization of 500,823 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 7,358 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

FFA strives 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.