The Clinton County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, recognizing the Wilmington High School FFA Chapter for a 2026 National Model of Excellence award.
According to the Wilmington News Journal's account, the designation is the top recognition a local chapter can receive from the National FFA Organization. The chapter was honored during the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, where the award cited leadership, commitment and program results among chapters across the country.
Commissioners adopted Resolution 26-1161. Vice President Mike McCarty introduced the measure, Commissioner Brenda K. Woods seconded it, and it cleared the three-member board with support from McCarty, Woods and Commission President Kerry R. Steed.
The resolution credits chapter members, advisors, supporters and community partners, and states that their work brought recognition to Clinton County through agricultural education. It also emphasizes the part agricultural education and FFA play in building student leadership, personal development and career readiness, and praises the chapter for helping develop future leaders in agriculture and related industries.
No chapter members or FFA advisors were quoted in the report.