2025 National Convention
Thank You for Joining Us in Virginia!
Chart Your Course
See you in 2027!
Sigma Alpha’s Biennial National Convention was held July 30th-August 3rd, 2025! Nearly 145 leaders and sisters gathered in Norfolk, Virginia, to celebrate the achievements of our members, embrace bold ideas and purposeful growth, and make an impact on the future of Sigma Alpha Sorority.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Hilton Norfolk The Main and helped make this unforgettable experience possible. We can’t wait to see you again at Sigma Alpha’s 50th Biennial National Convention in 2027!
Key Speaker Highlights
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry of Virginia
We kicked off Convention with energy, intention, and inspiration. It began with a big welcome to keynote speaker from the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Matthew Lohr. Then, Executive Director, Kelly Horton, lead attendees to explore the new Pillar Framework and it’s Essential Elements-tools designed to elevate chapter excellence, foster member development, and steward our shared legacy.
Agricultural Industry Panel of Professionals
This dynamic panel discussion featured agricultural industry professionals who’ve carved out impactful, authentic career journeys. With guided questions from the moderator and an open forum for audience Q&A, this session explored how to lead with confidence, seize opportunities, and navigate the twists and turns of professional growth in agriculture. Attendees gained insight, inspiration, and practical advice from those who’ve made boss moves-whether in boardrooms or clinic or crop fields.
July 31 – August 2nd
2025
Andrea Flemming at the Emerald Banquet
This event marked the grand finale of the 2025 Sigma Alpha National Convention – a night that was dedicated to celebration, reflection, and recognition. With grace, pride, and joy, we closed the convention by lifting up the excellence that will inspire generations to come. Andrea Flemming is a 5th generation farmer and entrepreneur from Southwest Minnesota. She bravely shared her story in agriculture to bridge the gap and empower other women to live authentically.
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I love Sigma Alpha for the opportunities it has given me to collaborate and achieve with empowering female leaders.
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Sigma Alpha changed my life the day I became a member because it was then that I knew wherever life took me, I could always count on finding sisterhood there.
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I love Sigma Alpha because of all the professional growth I have personally experienced within my membership both collegiate and alumna!
