Arizona Farm Bureau came away with American Farm Bureau’s highest award, the Pinnacle. One of only two other states, Arizona was recognized during The American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Convention, which runs through Jan. 13. 

The awards recognize excellence in the implementation of outstanding member programs and membership achievement in 2020.

The Pinnacle Award, the highest honor a state can be awarded for program and membership achievement, was given to Arizona, Texas and Virginia. 

“This is our first year in this membership group, a group which includes much larger Farm Bureau states, a great job,” said Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse. "Our staff at Arizona Farm Bureau are relentless in their efforts to Advocate, Communicate and Educate on behalf of Arizona's farm and ranch families. The Pinnacle Award is the result of hard work, innovative ideas and dedication. Our volunteers are committed to a brighter future for agriculture and we welcome anyone to join the Farm Bureau family."

New Horizon Awards, honoring states with the most innovative new programs, were presented to Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Mexico and Utah. 

The Awards of Excellence recognize state Farm Bureaus that demonstrated outstanding achievements in four program areas: Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; and Engagement & Outreach.

 

The Awards of Excellence winners by state and category are: 

 

  • Alabama (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Arizona (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Arkansas (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach)
  • California (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Colorado (Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach)
  • Florida (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach)
  • Georgia (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Idaho (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Illinois (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Iowa (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Kansas (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Kentucky (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach)
  • Louisiana (Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development) 
  • Maine (Advocacy) 
  • Minnesota (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Mississippi (Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Montana (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Nebraska (Membership Value) 
  • Nevada (Advocacy) 
  • New Mexico (Engagement & Outreach) 
  • New York (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • North Carolina (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Oklahoma (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Oregon (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Pennsylvania (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Tennessee (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Texas (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach)
  • Utah (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach) 
  • Virginia (Membership Value; Advocacy; Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach)
  • Wyoming (Leadership & Business Development; Engagement & Outreach)

 

Virtual Convention

The AFB Virtual Convention is free to all, and registration remains open throughout the event. Sessions will be available as on-demand content post-airing to all registered attendees. Find the full schedule and registration information at annualconvention.fb.org.