June 18, 2026

Outstanding reporters honored

By Martha Blum
Illinois AgriNews presented the Top 5 Section Reporter awards and the Top 10 Chapter Reporter awards during the 98th Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield. FFA reporters from across the state applied for this honor by completing an application that highlighted the work they did during the past year to tell the stories about members from their chapter and section. FFA members receiving the Top Five Section Reporter award include: Jason Cochrane (from left), Marengo FFA Chapter; Autumn Regal, Peotone FFA Chapter; Addilyn Obermark, Greenville FFA Chapter; Angeleen Wesselmann, Mater Dei Catholic FFA Chapter; and Conner Graham, Galatia FFA Chapter.

FFA members receiving the Top Five Section Reporter award include: Jason Cochrane (from left), Marengo FFA Chapter; Autumn Regal, Peotone FFA Chapter; Addilyn Obermark, Greenville FFA Chapter; Angeleen Wesselmann, Mater Dei Catholic FFA Chapter; and Conner Graham, Galatia FFA Chapter. (AgriNews photo/Martha Blum)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois AgriNews presented the Top 5 Section Reporter awards and the Top 10 Chapter Reporter awards during the 98th Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield.

FFA reporters from across the state applied for this honor by completing an application that highlighted the work they did during the past year to tell the stories about members from their chapter and section.

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Martha Blum

Martha Blum

Field Editor