Every year during the National FFA Convention and Expo, the National FFA Organization recognizes top FFA chapters in the country in three award divisions: building communities, growing leaders, and strengthening agriculture. Chapters that receive three-star ratings during judging are eligible to compete for Premier Chapter Awards. This year, ten chapters competed for the honor.

For the first time this year, FFA members who completed and demonstrated excellence in their agriscience fair research project and SAEs were given the opportunity to step onto the center state for the new Student Showcase. During the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo, these students received five minutes to present their information to a live audience.