Oregon FFA honors SAGE Center with Distinguished Service Award

The award recognizes the center's exceptional support of FFA through financial contributions, volunteerism, and ongoing service.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 5:00am

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The SAGE Center & Event Center in Boardman, Oregon has received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Oregon FFA. The award honors individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional support of FFA through financial contributions, volunteerism, and ongoing service. The SAGE Center was recognized for its continued commitment to advancing agricultural education, leadership development, and community engagement throughout the region.

Why it matters

The SAGE Center's recognition highlights the important role that community organizations can play in supporting agricultural education and leadership development programs like FFA. By partnering with and supporting FFA, the SAGE Center is helping to nurture the next generation of agricultural leaders and advocates.

The details

The SAGE Center & Event Center was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the Oregon FFA Convention in Redmond on March 19-22, 2026. The award is presented to individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional support of FFA through financial contributions, volunteerism, and ongoing service. The SAGE Center was recognized for its continued commitment to advancing agricultural education, leadership development, and community engagement throughout the region.

  • The Oregon FFA Convention took place from March 19-22, 2026 in Redmond.
  • The SAGE Center received the Distinguished Service Award at the convention.

The players

SAGE Center & Event Center

A community center in Boardman, Oregon that has demonstrated exceptional support for FFA through financial contributions, volunteerism, and ongoing service to advance agricultural education and leadership development.

Angel Aguilar

The Interim Manager of the SAGE Center who expressed the organization's honor in receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Oregon FFA.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition. Supporting FFA and the next generation of leaders is at the heart of what we do. This award is a reflection of the strong partnerships we've built and the shared commitment to our community's future.”

— Angel Aguilar, Interim Manager, SAGE Center

The takeaway

The SAGE Center's recognition by Oregon FFA demonstrates the important role that community organizations can play in supporting agricultural education and leadership development programs. By partnering with FFA, the SAGE Center is helping to nurture the next generation of agricultural leaders and advocates in the region.