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Competitive Events Program

The Competitive Events Program exemplifies the range of activities and focus of Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. These events are based on projects developed from the goals of FBLA and the curricula of business education programs.

The official guidelines for all competitive events are found in the Pennsylvania FBLA Competitive Events Guidelines published in October 2023.  If there is a discrepancy between the information found below and the information in the Guidelines, the information in the Guidelines is to be considered the “official” set of rules. You may also print the complete PA FBLA competitive event guidelines by clicking on the event name. The file will be in PDF format.

Calendars Region Leadership Conference:  Calendar of RLC-related Dates (posted 12.03.23) State Leadership Conference:  Calendar of SLC-Related Dates /refer to calendar on FBLA Connect (posted 12.03.23)

Events Requiring Specific Competitive Topics Click here for a complete list of topics for those events which are identified as needing a topic . (updated 09.30.23)

Supporting/Promotional Documents

01.  PA FBLA Competitive Events At-a-Glance Flyer (updated 09.30.23) 02.  PA FBLA Competitive Events Descriptions Document (updated 09.30.23) 02.  Choosing Your Competitive Event Interactive Presentation (may require an FBLA Connect login) (updated 09.30.23) 03.   Event Preparation Resources (requires an FBLA Connect login) (updated 09.30.23) 04.  Region Leadership Conference (RLC) Competitive Events Planning Guide/Signup Sheet for Chapters (updated 10.03.23) 05.  Format Guide for Computer Applications and Word Processing (updated 12.03.23) 06.  Competitive Events Eligibility Guidelines (updated 10.03.23) 07.  Who Qualifies for the State Leadership Conference (SLC)? Attendance Policy (updated 12.03.23) 08.  FBLA Fact Sheet/Membership Flyer (updated 09.30.23) 09.  FBLA High School Student Member Outcomes Infographic (updated 09.30.23)

Accounting I (updated 10.02.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : Participants must not have had more than two (2) semesters or one (1) semester equivalent to a full year in block scheduling in high school accounting instruction. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Accounting II (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : More than one year of accounting or its equivalent. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Advertising (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 award winners are NLC eligible.

Agribusiness (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

American Enterprise Project (updated 10.03.23) This event has two parts:  a prejudged report and a presentation.

Restrictions :  State-only chapter event ; maximum of one entry per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter. Deadline for submission :  February 15, 2024:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published February 15, 2024, deadline via the Blue Panda system. A maximum of 15 scoring entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than March 1, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Banking & Financial Systems (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered .  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered , and a maximum of 15 individuals/teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Restrictions : May be an individual or a team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 individuals/teams per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Big 33 Community Service Project   (updated 10.02.21) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restrictions : Students must claim service hours using the online form by the 10th of the following month in which the service hours were performed. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : None National Leadership Conference Eligibility : None

Broadcast Journalism (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state levels, this event will include a live and/or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions : Maximum of two entries per chapter; each entry may be an individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 individuals/teams per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Business Calculations (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Business Communication (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Business Ethics (updated 12.10.23) At the region level, there are three parts to the event:  (1) each individual or team will be administered a 50-minute online objective tes t; (2) submit a prejudged one-page case study summary via the Blue Panda system; and (3) the individual or team will research an ethical issue and will make a maximum 7-minute oral presentation related to the topic.  At the state level, (1) each individual or team will be administered a one-hour online objective test; (2) submit a prejudged one-page case study summary via the Blue Panda system; and (3) the individual or team will make a maximum 7-minute oral presentation related to the topic.  All entrants will be divided into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number (to a maximum total of 15 finalists) from each group will advance to a final round. 

Restrictions : May be an individual OR a team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 individuals/teams per chapter.  The one-page summary must be submitted by the region’s published registration deadline via the Blue Panda system. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference.  The one-page summary must be submitted by the state’s published registration deadline via the Blue Panda system. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Business Law (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leader ship Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Business Management (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Restrictions : May be an individual or a team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 individuals or teams per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Business Partnership of the Year   (updated 10.03.23) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restriction :  Each chapter may submit one nomination using the online form .  A partnership may not be renominated until 10 years have passed if the nominee had previously received the award. Deadline for submission :  March 2, 2024:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit nomination to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published March 2, 2024, deadline. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  None

Businessperson of the Year   (updated 10.02.22) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restriction :  Each chapter may submit one nomination using the online form .  A businessperson may not be renominated until 10 years have passed if the nominee had previously received the award. Deadline for submission :  March 2, 2024:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit nomination to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published March 2, 2024, deadline. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The PA FBLA award winner will be nominated to the FBLA national office for recognition at the NLC.

Business Plan (updated 10.02.22) This event has two parts:  a prejudged report and a live or recorded presentation.

Restrictions :  State-only event ; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter; one member may repeat (check guidelines for restrictions on who may repeat). Deadline for submission :  December 13, 2023:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility :  Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 13 deadline via the Blue Panda system. A maximum of 15 scoring entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Client Service (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state conference, the participants will participate in an interactive simulation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Coding & Programming (updated 10.03.23) This event consists of a demonstrating the usability and functionality of a project.

Restrictions :  State-only event ; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter. Deadline for submission :  December 13, 2023:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 13 deadline via the Blue Panda system. A maximum of 15 scoring entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Community Service Project (updated 10.03.23) This event has two parts:  a prejudged report and a presentation.

Restrictions :  State-only chapter event ; maximum of one entry per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter. Deadline for submission :  February 15, 2024:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published February 15, 2024, deadline via Blue Panda system. A maximum of 15 scoring entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than March 1, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Computer Applications (updated 12.10.23) There are two parts to this event:  a two-hour production test AND a 50-minute online objective test that will be administered at the region and state levels.  Click here to get the  Format Guide necessary for this event .

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Computer Game & Simulation Programming (updated 10.03.23) This event consists of a demonstrating the usability and functionality of a project.

Computer Problem Solving (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Cyber Security (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : None Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Data Analysis (updated 10.03.23) Competitors must research a topic prior to the region or state conference and must be prepared to present their findings and solutions.  Facts and data must be cited and secured from quality sources (peer review documents, legal documents, etc.) .  

Restrictions :  State-only event ; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter. Deadline for submission :  December 14, 2022:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 13 deadline via the Blue Panda system. A maximum of 15 scoring entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Database Design & Application s (updated 10.10.23) There are two parts to this event:  a one-hour production test AND a 50-minute online objective test that will be administered at the region and state levels.

Digital Animation (updated 10.03.23) This event has two parts:  a prejudged project and a live or recorded presentation.

Restrictions :  State-only event ; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter. Deadline for submission :  December 13, 2023;  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 13 deadline via the Blue Panda system. A maximum of 15 scoring entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

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Digital Video Production (updated 10.03.23) This event has two parts:  a prejudged project and a live or recorded presentation.

Economics (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Electronic Career Portfolio (updated 10.03.23) This event includes a live or recorded presentation.

Entrepreneurship (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered .  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Restrictions : May be an individual or a team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 individuals or teams per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Financial Statement Analysis   (updated 10.03.23) TBD

Future Business Educator (updated 10.03.23) TBD

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility :  State Leadership Conference Eligibility :  National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Future Business Leader (updated 12.10.23) At the region level, a 50-minute online objective test and an interview will be administered.  At the state level, all participants will be administered a 50-minute objective test, and all participants will be scheduled for an interview in a preliminary round.  A maximum of 15 participants (or all equal number from each preliminary group) will be given an interview in a final round.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 members per chapter; must submit materials via the Blue Panda system to the region adviser by the published region registration deadline. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference; must submit materials via the Blue Panda system to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published February 6, 2024, deadline. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit   (updated 10.03.23) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restriction :  Chapters must complete components of the William H. Selden Outstanding Chapter Criteria . Deadline for submission :  February 21, 2024:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit completed online forms to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published February 21, 2024, deadline. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The Top 15% of the highest scoring active PA FBLA active chapters that have completed components of the William H. Selden Outstanding Chapter Criteria will be nominated for this award.

Graphic Design (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state levels, this event will include a live and/or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 individuals or teams of 2-3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Healthcare Administration (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : None Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Help Desk (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute online objective test will be administered .  At the state conference, a 50-minute online objective test will be administered , and a maximum of 15 participants will be invited to participate in an interactive simulation.

Hospitality & Event Management (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered .  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered , and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Human Resource Management (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Impromptu Speaking (updated 12.10.23) At the region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a 5-minute speech.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round to present a 5-minute speech, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Insurance & Risk Management (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

International Business (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Introduction to Business Communication (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions : Grades 9-10 only. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Introduction to Business Concepts (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Business Presentation (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state levels, this event will include a live and/or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions :  Grades 9-10 only; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual or team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 individuals or teams. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place teams advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Introduction to Business Procedures (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Event Planning (updated 10.03.23) A t the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Restrictions :  Grades 9-10 only; individual OR team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 individuals or teams. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Introduction to FBLA (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Financial Math (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Information Technology (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Marketing Concepts (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Programming   (updated 10.03.23) TBD

Introduction to Public Speaking (updated 12.10.23) At the region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a 5-minute speech.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round to present a 5-minute speech, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions : Grades 9-10 only. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 members per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Introduction to Social Media Strategy (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state levels, this event will include a live and/or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions :  Grades 9-10 only; maximum of two entries per chapter. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 individuals or teams. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place teams advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Job Interview (updated 12.10.23) At the region level, each participant will be given an interview.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round for interviews, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Journalism (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Keystone Leadership Award   (updated 10.02.21) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restrictions : Student applicants be an FBLA member for at least two consecutive years, including the current application cycle.  Applicants must provide information using the PA FBLA Keystone Leadership Award online submission form to be considered by the March 6, 2024, deadline. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : None National Leadership Conference Eligibility : None

Largest Local Chapter Membership   (updated 10.03.23) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restriction :  Awards are based on paid membership on January 31, 2024. Deadline for submission :  None.  The awards are calculated automatically by the state office. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : None National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  None

Largest Percentage Increase in Local Chapter Membership   (updated 10.03.23) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restriction :  Awards are based on paid membership on January 31, 2024, compared to the prior year’s paid membership. Deadline for submission :  None.  The awards are calculated automatically by the state office. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : None National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  None

Local Chapter Annual Business Report (updated 10.03.23) This event has two parts:  a prejudged report and a live or recorded presentation.

Restrictions :  State-only chapter event ; maximum of one entry per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter. Deadline for submission :  February 15, 2024:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published February 15, 2024, deadline via the Blue Panda system. A maximum of 15 entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than March 1, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Local Market Share Award   (updated 10.03.23) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restriction :  Awards are based on paid membership on January 31, 2024.  Only those chapters that submit the requested total school population/enrollment by the requested February 6 deadline are considered for the award. Deadline for submission :  February 6, 2024:  Chapters must submit enrollment information using the required online form . Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : None National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  To be considered for national recognition, chapters must complete the National Local Market Share Award Form .

Management Information Systems (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Marketing (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Restrictions : May be an individual or a team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 teams per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Mobile Application Development (updated 10.03.23) This event consists of a demonstrating the usability and functionality of a project.

National Business Honor Society   (updated 10.02.21) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event. This award recognizes those members of FBLA who truly excel in academic preparation and an eventual career in the business or business-related world. Pennsylvania FBLA recognizes that in order to succeed as a true business leader, our members need to be well prepared in terms of their academics, career skills, and leadership development.

Restrictions : Students may apply no earlier than their junior year; have completed two business or business-related classes; have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher; and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in business, computer, and information technology courses. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : To be considered, applicants must provide information by the March 2, 2023 deadline using the National Business Honor Society online submission forms . National Leadership Conference Eligibility : None

Network Design (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Restrictions : May be an individual or a team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 individuals or teams. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Networking Infrastructures (updated 10.03.23) A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Organizational Leadership (updated 10.03.23) A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Outstanding Adviser Award   (updated 10.03.23) This award honors PA FBLA advisers who have made outstanding contributions to the Association at the local, regional, state, and/or national levels.

Restrictions : Any adviser who previously received this award is not eligible to be nominated until 10 full years have passed since receiving the initial Outstanding Adviser award. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Applicants must provide information by the March 2, 2024 deadline using the PA FBLA Outstanding Adviser Criteria to be considered . National Leadership Conference Eligibility : The PA FBLA award winner will be nominated to the FBLA national office for recognition at the NLC.

Parliamentary Procedure (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study. Test scores of all team members will be averaged to determine a team score.

Restrictions : Must be a team of 4-5 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 3 teams per chapter. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Partnership with Business Project (updated 10.03.23) This event has two parts:  a prejudged report and a presentation.

Personal Finance (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Public Policy & Advocacy (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Public Service Announcement (updated 10.03.23) This event includes a live or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Public Speaking (updated 12.10.23) At the region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a 5-minute speech.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round to present a 5-minute speech, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Sales Presentation (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state levels, this event will include a live and/or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions:  Maximum of two entries per chapter; individual or team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 individuals or teams. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place teams advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

School Administrator of the Year   (updated 10.03.23) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event.  It is not a competitive event.

Restriction :  Each chapter may submit one nomination using the online form .  A school administrator may not be renominated until 10 years have passed if the nominee had previously received the award. Deadline for submission :  March 2, 2024:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit nomination to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published March 2, 2024, deadline. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  None

Securities & Investments (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Social Media Strategies (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state levels, this event will include a live and/or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions :  Maximum of two entries per chapter; individual or team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : 2 individuals or teams. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place teams advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Sports & Entertainment Management (updated 10.03.23) At the region conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a 50-minute objective test will be administered, and a maximum of 15 teams will be invited participate in an oral presentation based on a case study.  At both levels, the test will be taken individually (not collaboratively) with team member scores averaged together.

Restrictions : May be an individual or a team of 2-3 members. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : Three individuals or teams. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Spreadsheet Applications (updated 12.10.23) There are two parts to this event:  a 50-minute production test AND a one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Supply Chain Management (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

UX Design (updated 10.03.23) A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Visual Design (updated 12.10.23) At the region and state levels, this event will include a live and/or recorded presentation. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round, and an equal number from each group (a maximum of 15) will advance to a final round.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : Maximum of two entries per chapter; individual or team of 2-3 members. State Leadership Conference Eligibility : 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Website Coding & Development   (updated 10.03.23) This event consists of a demonstrating the usability and functionality of a project.

Restrictions :  State-only event ; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter; one member may repeat (check guidelines for restrictions on who may repeat).  Deadline for submission :  December 13, 20231:  no later than 11:59 pm Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 13 deadline via the Blue Panda system.  A maximum of 15 scoring entries will be invited to participate in an oral presentation of project at the SLC.  Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2024. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Website Design (updated 10.03.23) This event consists of a demonstrating the usability and functionality of a project.

Who’s Who in FBLA (updated 10.03.23) This award honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association at the local, state, and/or national levels.  In order to be considered, the member must have completed the “Contributor” level of the Business Achievement Awards before submission of the Who’s Who application.

Restrictions : Student applicants must be seniors.  Applicants must provide information using the PA FBLA Who’s Who in FBLA Criteria to be considered . Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Any chapter may submit up to three nominees who are seniors; must be submitted to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published February 21 deadline. National Leadership Conference Eligibility : The PA FBLA award winner will be nominated to the FBLA national office for recognition at the NLC.

William H. Selden Outstanding Chapter (updated 10.03.23) This is a Pennsylvania FBLA state event only and is designed to recognize FBLA chapters who truly deserve recognition for developing and planning a program of work which meets the goals of FBLA.

Restrictions : None. Region Leadership Conference Eligibility : None (not a region event). State Leadership Conference Eligibility : Any chapter may submit entries for the state conference; must submit all materials to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published February 21 deadline. National Leadership Conference Eligibility :  No winners are eligible.

Word Processing (updated 12.10.23) There are two parts to this event:  a one-hour production test AND a 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Click here to get the  Format Guide necessary for this event .

Region Education Series

RLC Education #00:  Introduction to Region Series/Important Dates RLC Education #01:  What is a PA FBLA Region? RLC Education #02:  The Competitive Events Big Picture RLC Education #03:  What are the Competitive Events (individual)? RLC Education #04:  What are the Competitive Events (team or possibly individual)? RLC Education #05:  What are the Competitive Events (school-site)? RLC Education #06:  What are the Competitive Events (performance)? RLC Education #07:  What are the Competitive Events (state-only)? RLC Education #08:  Competitive Events Resources RLC Education #09:  RLC Registration Opens November 08 — How Do I Register? RLC Education #10:  Taking a Sample Online Test RLC Education #11:  What are the National-only Competitive Events?

11.  National Business Achievement Awards 12.  National Champion Chapter Awards 13.  William Selden Scholarships ———->2023-24 Who’s Who Criteria (complete)

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FBLA HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE EVENTS

The national awards program, also known as competitive events, recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. fbla competitive events also prepare students for successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment.  , competitive events guidelines for 2022-23, announcements, summary of 2022-23 competitive event changes.

• NEW EVENT : Introduction to Marketing Concepts will be an individual, objective test event for 9 th and 10 th .
• MODIFICATION: 3-D Animation will be renamed Digital Animation and competitors will be able to submit their projects in any digital format (2-D or 3-D) they wish.
• MODIFICATION: Introduction to Public Speaking and Public Speaking will now have a different topic posted each year from which the speech must be developed.
• PROCEDURAL CHANGE: The cover and table of contents do not count toward the 15-page limit for reports.
• PROCEDURAL CHANGE: The FBLA score sheets will be modified to include a “score range” for the descriptors of each expectation item.
• PROCEDURAL CHANGE: Time penalties will be eliminated from all events, and timers will stop students from continuing once their allotted time has elapsed.
• PROCEDURAL CHANGE: Permanently move to have all team event objective tests taken individually by each team member.  The scores of all team members will be averaged to determine the average team score.  Any team member who does not sign in and take the test will be removed from the team and prevented from advancing to final round competition.
• PROCEDURAL CHANGE: Members may compete in an event at NLC more than once if they have not previously placed in the top ten of that event at NLC.  If a member places in the top ten of an event at NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.  This eliminates the exceptions for team events that were previously in place, as this change will now affect all events.
• PROCEDURAL CHANGE:  Pilot a digital badging policy to give recognition to members who earn a proficient level (level to be determined) on objective tests.

Updates to FBLA High School Rating Sheets

Rating Sheets are currently being updated from a single point-entry option to a sliding scale, and all time penalties are being removed. Any rating sheets that require content changes to specific line items will be denoted in additional announcements as needed.

2022 NLC Competitive Events Results Now Available

2022 NLC Competitive Events Results

2022-23 FBLA High School Objective Test Competency/Task Lists

2022-23 fbla high school rating sheets, 2022-23 choose your fbla high school event, 2022-23 fbla high school competitive events event topics, 2022-23 competitive events format guide, 2022-23 fbla high school competitive events at-a-glance (updated version coming soon), fbla high school competitive event preparation resources.

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fblaUNO Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate Chapter (FBLA-C) Members Win Big at Nationals

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate chapter (FBLA-C) recently competed in Orlando, FL, at the FBLA-C National Leadership Conference (NLC).

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Upper row from left to right: Josh Varner, McCartney Fitzgerald, and Joshua Santiago. Top photo bottom row from left to right: Savannah Boedigheimer, Kyra Creamer, Anastasia Hemmingson. Bottom images: Joshua Santiago

Mammel Hall – The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate chapter (FBLA-C) recently competed in Orlando, FL, at the FBLA-C National Leadership Conference (NLC). They returned extremely successful, with all 6 members who attended placing at least once in the top ten in the national in their categories. Their places are as follows:

Joshua Santiago:

1st place in Accounting Case Competition

Savannah Boedigheimer:

6th place in Community Service Project

7th place in Entrepreneurship Pitch

7th place in Job Interview

McCartney Fitzgerald:

6th place in Foundations of Entrepreneurship

9th place in Foundations of Accounting

Josh Varner:

4th place in Foundations of Management

6th place in Foundations of Finance

Anastasia Hemmingson:

5th place in Business Communication

Kyra Creamer:

2nd place in Future Business Educator

3rd place in Job Interview

Santiago shares his story with FBLA-C that led him to his win:

“After having an unsuccessful run at Biochemistry, I started studying Accounting in my hometown at Northeast Community College. I knew that I was already a semester behind everyone else, so I was intrigued when an FBLA-C member came and presented to us in our business communications class. I went to a chapter meeting and had no idea that I would eventually go to NLC that year in San Antonio and place 2 nd in Accounting Analysis and Decision Making with my teammate, Trent Jorgensen," Santiago said. "I had only taken Accounting I up until that point, so I made a promise to myself that I would continue down the Accounting path and hopefully get a First Place position in the future. Fast forward to today, and I have fulfilled the promise that I made to myself five years ago. I couldn't have succeeded this semester without the unwavering support of some of my professors such as Dr. Jasa, Dr. Venkatesh, and Dr. Riley as well as all my other professors who I have had the pleasure of studying under at UNO. I encourage EVERY student at UNO to check out this organization as it will help you prepare for job interviews, presentations, and resume prep at the very least. If you maximize your time in FBLA-C like I did, you will walk away with something even better - a lifelong network of movers and shakers who strive to make the world a better place.”

The team says they are very proud of all of the competitors from their chapter, especially their national champion Joshua Santiago. They are even more proud to represent their fantastic and supporting community and phenomenal university. They hope these members and their hard work will inspire other students to join, make a bigger impact on Their community and fellow classmates, and continue to strive for success in future years.

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