INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Eleven individuals will be honored with a VIP Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo, held in Indianapolis, Oct. 27-30. The VIP Citation recognizes individuals’ significant contributions to FFA and agricultural education.

Those individuals are Scott Bormann of Stilwell, Kan.; Leon Busdieker of Hawk Point, Mo.; Dr. Robert Flores of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Lyle Orwig of Chaska, Minn.; Terry Riekman of Salem, S.D.; Ronnie Simmons of Gainesville, Fla.; Dr. Michael Spiess of Montague, Calif.; Jack Staats of Alva, Okla.; and David Wyrick of Byron, Mich. Additionally, Robert Hays of Indianapolis, Ind., and Jeffrey Hicken of Waupan, Wis., are being awarded the VIP posthumously.

The VIP Citation honors the dedicated individuals who contribute to the FFA mission of student success through their hard work and cooperation.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. 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. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.