MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Floral Design Career Development Event (CDE) were recognized at the 97th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 24-26, 2025.

In the senior division, Kyndal Walker of Irwin County placed first at the state competition, followed by Julianna Walker of North Oconee and Addison Wallace of Valdosta finishing second and third, respectively.

In the junior division, Addison Temples of Bainbridge placed first, followed by Lorelei West of Pine Grove Middle and Ebony Ingram of Hopewell Middle finishing second and third, respectively.

CDE and LDE awards are granted to FFA members and teams who have exhibited premier leadership, personal growth, and career success in a variety of competitions. The Floral Design CDE tests students’ knowledge in floral plant identification, knowledge of the floral industry, and the ability to complete a specific floral design.

The junior and senior Floral Design Career Development Event divisions were sponsored by Georgia FFA Alumni & Supporters & the Mims Family in Memory of Mrs. Betty Mims.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, changed its name in 1988 to reflect the growth and diversity of agriculture. There are nearly 940,000 FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 80,000 members, making it the third largest Association in the nation. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, through agricultural education.

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