MACON, Ga. – Winners of the Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were recognized at the 96^th Georgia FFA State Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 25-27, 2024. 

Adalyn Downs of Glasscock placed first in the individual LDE competition. Adelyn Cataldo of Central of Carroll placed second, followed by Laney Fussell of West Laurens in third place and Grace Lacy of Union County in fourth. 

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. Students learn speaking skills and respect for the history of the FFA by presenting their presentation of the FFA Creed before a panel of judges. Additionally, participants respond to questions directly related to the FFA Creed.

The Creed Speaking Career Development Event was sponsored at the state level by Georgia Poultry Federation.

All individual and team winners received a plaque and a cash award. The individual winner received $100 and $500 travel award for National Convention. The second place individual received $50 and third place individual received $25. The fourth place individual received $20. Additionally, the advisor of the state winning individual received a $100 cash award. 

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.