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

Stephens County placed first in the LDE competition, followed by Gilmer County, Perry, and Bainbridge finishing second, third, and fourth 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 Parliamentary Procedure CDE tests students’ knowledge of parliamentary law through a four-phase competition: written examination, oral questions, parliamentary presentation and the presentation of written minutes. 

The Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event was sponsored at the state level by the Georgia Development Authority. 

The first place winning senior team was awarded $3,000 travel money to attend the National FFA Convention. 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.