Watch the High School Model of Excellence finals live Wednesday, October 21, at 9 a.m. ET from the 500 Ballroom. The Model of Excellence award is the top honor in the National Chapter Award program, recognizing the high school chapter that best puts the FFA mission into action through student development, chapter growth, and service to its community. Finalist chapters, selected from the best 3 Star Chapters in the nation, present their programs to a panel of judges, sharing the activities and results that set them apart. The national winner will be revealed on stage during Session 3 on Thursday evening.