Illinois FFA is beyond thankful for the service of Mr. Allen Dietz and Mr Allen Ritter, they have served Illinois Agricultural Education and FFA in various capacities and committees for over the past 20 years.  The Illinois Association FFA will honor Mr. Dietz and Mr Ritter with the Distinguished Service Award for their efforts in supporting Illinois agricultural education and FFA. They have both volunteered a tremendous amount of hours over the years reviewing and interviewing American FFA Degree candidates, judging Parliamentary Procedure, and various other FFA events.  It is truly awarded to those individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the FFA, helped advance agricultural education, positively impacted the Illinois FFA, and gone above and beyond. The officers of the 2023 - 2024 Illinois FFA State Officer team are very appreciative of Mr. Dietz and Mr Ritter for the support they have provided to agriculture, agricultural education, the Illinois FFA, and all of our young leaders in agriculture.  Please join us at the 96th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention to celebrate and award Mr. Allen Dietz and Mr. Allen Ritter with the Illinois FFA Distinguished Service Award.

On behalf of the Illinois Association FFA, we thank them both for their service and support to the  Illinois Association FFA.