Members of the Byron FFA chapter were honored at the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13, 2024. During the convention, the following awards were presented to the Byron FFA chapter. Illinois State FFA Degree: Bruce A Gehrke, State Winner Horse Evaluation (non-reasons) Discovery Career Development Event: Lillian Hackbarth and Hayden Hall, Horse Evaluation (non-reasons) Discovery Career Development Event High Individual: Hayden Hall, Agriscience Research - Animal Systems State Proficiency Winner: Thomas "Kade" Boatman , and State Star Farmer Finalist - District 1: Bruce A Gehrke.