Recognition Programs for Members, Advisers, and Chapters

FBLA Competitive Events Program FBLA offers its members a chance to receive recognition in nearly 100 different competitive and recognition events. The competitive events program recognizes the top members in objective tests, interview events, technical events, skills events, written report events, and speaking/ performance events. Members can also earn cash awards for outstanding achievement in competitive events.	Membership Recruitment Awards Members can qualify for additional recognition by spreading the word about FBLA and recruiting new members to our association. Members receive the Membership Madness Award simply for recruiting just 5 new members. Members can also receive the Membership Mania Award for recruiting 10 new members.
Scholarship Opportunities Georgia FBLA members can qualify for multiple scholarships through outstanding achievement and participation in our organization. The national association offers the Distinguished Business Leader Scholarships, of which Georgia FBLA members have won 12 of these scholarships the past 4 years. Georgia FBLA offers members over $5,000 in scholarships each year, with hopes to offer additional scholarships in the future. Winners in several competitive events can also qualify for scholarships.	Chapter of the Year Program The Chapter of the Year program recognizes the top chapters in the state. Chapters earn points for participating in the many activities offered by Georgia FBLA in the areas of chapter management, conference attendance and recognition, recruitment, public relations, and participation in national and state projects. Chapters earn points to earn the designations of Gold, Silver, or Bronze chapters. The chapter that earns the most points throughout the year will be named the Chapter of the Year. Chapters entering this program can qualify for the prestigious Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit which recognizes the top 15% of the chapters in the nation
Business Achievement Awards The Business Achievement Awards Program recognizes four levels of leadership achievement, each consisting of business, education, and leadership elements. This program recognizes a member’s participation in FBLA conferences, programs, and partnerships, as well as activities integrated into business classroom activities. Each time you complete a level, you will receive special lapel pins, certificates of recognition, and special recognition ribbons at FBLA conferences. Remember, all entries must be submitted online no later than March 1.	Outstanding Chapter Award This national program recognizes a chapter’s participation in a variety of projects and activities. The program encourages local chapters to plan projects and activities to enrich the experiences of members at the local, region, state, and national levels, which in turn helps to increase local chapter membership and participation. Activities are designed around membership and chapter management projects with a special emphasis on the three areas represented on FBLA’s official crest: Service, Education, and Progress.
Who’s Who in FBLA Chapters are encouraged to nominate one outstanding member for recognition in Who’s Who for FBLA. One member from each region and an overall state winner will be recognized. All nominees will be recognized. Adviser of the Year Chapters are encouraged to nominate one outstanding adviser for Adviser of the Year. One adviser from each region and an overall state winner will be recognized. Advisers with less than 5 years of experience may apply for the New Adviser of the Year award. Adviser Wall of Fame Advisers with 20 years of service and excellence in other areas may be eligible for nomination to be honored on the Adviser Wall of Fame at the National Center.	Chapter Membership Awards Chapters that succeed in membership recruitment and membership growth will be recognized at all conferences. Chapter membership awards include: Market Share Award – Recognizes chapters at schools where a high percentage of a student body joins FBLA. Membership Achievement Award – Recognizes chapters that maintain or increase membership. 100% Class Participation Award – Recognizes advisers who recruit all students in a single class to become FBLA members. 100% Membership Excellence Awards – New this Year: Recognizes advisers who recruit all students in all of their classes to join FBLA. Local Recruitment of Chapters-Recognizes chapters that charter or reactivate FBLA and ML Chapters