Outstanding members of Minnesota FFA Alumni were recognized at the third general session of the Minnesota FFA State Convention, Tuesday at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

The Outstanding FFA Alumni member award is awarded to someone who has made significant contributions to the Alumni Association on the local and state level. This year’s recipient was Katherine Meredith of the Dassel-Cokato FFA Alumni.

The Outstanding Young FFA Alumni award gives recognition to an individual who is new to the FFA Alumni Association and recently graduated from high school or college. This year’s recipient was Katie Pestorious of the Albert Lea FFA Alumni.

The Outstanding New Affiliate award is given to an alumni group that recently chartered into the Minnesota FFA Alumni Association and has made great strides in their beginning years. This award was given to the Upsala FFA Alumni.

Individuals wishing to nominate individuals or affiliates for the 2017 awards should visit www.mnffaalumni.org.

The FFA mission is 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. Minnesota students who have taken three or more classes in career and technical education, including agricultural education have a graduation rate of 98.7 percent. Visit www.mnffa.org for more information.