2015 National Leadership Conference
Achievement Award Information
All competitors are responsible for consulting the National Awards Program for national guidelines,
number of copies to submit, etc.
• WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO REPRESENT CALIFORNIA FBLA AT THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE?
All first, second, third, and fourth place winners in Objective Test Events:
OBJECTIVE TEST EVENTS (INDIVIDUAL)
OVERVIEW: These events consist of a 60-minute test, administered during the NLC.
Accounting I
FBLA Principles & Procedures (9th & 10th graders)
Agribusiness
Health Care Administration
Business Calculations
Insurance & Risk Management
Business Communication
Introduction to Business (9th & 10th graders)
Business Law
Introduction to Business Communication (9th & 10th graders)
Business Math (9th & 10th graders)
Introduction to Information Technology (9th & 10th graders)
Business Procedures
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (9th & 10th graders)
Computer Problem Solving
Networking Concepts
Cyber Security
Personal finance
Economics
Securities & Investments
All first, second, and third place winners in the following ten categories:
PRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE TEST EVENTS
OVERVIEW: These events consist of two parts: a production test administered and proctored at a
designated school-site prior to the NLC and a 60-minute objective test administered on-site at the
NLC. (Completed tests/DTP finished product must be received by Judy by Monday, May 11)
Accounting II
Desktop Publishing – Finished product
Computer Applications
Spreadsheet Applications
Database Design & Application
Word Processing
ROLE PLAY EVENTS--OBJECTIVE TEST & TEAM PERFORMANCE
OVERVIEW: These events consist of two parts: an objective test and interactive role-play. A 60minute objective test will be administered onsite at the NLC. Team competitors will take one
objective test collaboratively.
Banking & Financial Systems
Management Information Systems
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Global Business
Network Design
Hospitality Management
Sports & Entertainment Management
Management Decision Making
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OBJECTIVE TEST & INDIVIDUAL ROLE PLAY EVENT
OVERVIEW: This event consists of two parts, an objective test and an individual role
play. A 60-minute objective test will be administered on-site at the NLC.
Help Desk
OBJECTIVE TEST & TEAM ROLE PLAY EVENT
OVERVIEW: This event consists of two parts, an objective test and a meeting
presentation. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the NLC. Questions for
the parliamentary procedure principles section of the exam will be drawn from the
National Association of Parliamentarian's official test bank. The team score is
determined by the average scores of its members.
Parliamentary Procedure
PREJUDGED REPORTS & PRESENTATION EVENTS
OVERVIEW: These events consist of two parts: a prejudged report and a presentation.
Competitors are required to complete both parts for award eligibility. I must receive
your PDF by May 1. Naming for files: divisioncode_eventcode_state_schoolname.pdf
Sample file names: FBLA_AEP_CA_Trinity.pdf
FBLA_BFP_CA_Alhambra.pdf
FBLA_CS_CA_Cabrillo.pdf
American Enterprise Project
Business Financial Plan
Business Plan
Community Service Project
Local Chapter Annual Business Report--ONLY PREJUDGED WRITTEN REPORT
Partnership with Business Project
PREJUDGED PROJECTS & PRESENTATION
OVERVIEW: These events consist of two parts: a prejudged project and a presentation.
Competitors are required to complete both parts for award eligibility. I also need 2 copies of
your Statement of Assurance for all of these events! Received by Judy by May 4.
Computer Game & Simulation Programming - CD/DVD/USB (2 copies)
Desktop Application Programming - CD/DVD/USB (2 copies)
Digital Design & Promotion - CD/DVD/USB (2 copies)
Digital Video Production - URL.
E-business - URL
Mobile Application Development - CD/DVD/USB (2 copies)
Website Design - URL
3D Animation - URL
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INTERVIEW EVENTS
OVERVIEW: These events consist of multiple components, including material submission prior to the
conference, a preliminary interview, and a final interview. The Future Business Leader event also
includes an objective test. Materials must be received by Judy by May 4.
Future Business Leader-6 individual manila folders properly labeled.
Job Interview-6 individual manila folders properly labeled.
SPEECH EVENTS
OVERVIEW: These events consist of a business speech based on FBLA-PBL goals.
Impromptu Speaking
Public Speaking I (9th & 10th graders only)
Public Speaking II
PRESENTATION EVENTS WITH EQUIPMENT
OVERVIEW: These events include a presentation. Review specific guidelines for each event as
guidelines vary.
Business Presentation
Electronic Career Portfolio
Public Service Announcement
Sales Presentation
Social Media Campaign
PRESENTATION EVENTS WITHOUT EQUIPMENT
OVERVIEW: These events include a presentation or role play. Review specific guidelines for each
event.
Business Ethics-6 properly labeled standard file folders received by Judy by May 4.
Client Service
Emerging Business Issues
The only two events that allow only two entries from a State are:
TEAM PERFORMANCE EVENTS
OVERVIEW: Student teams will compete online during the fall and spring competitions.
LIFESMARTS -- Online event which challenges students to integrate multiple areas of
business knowledge and skills, using critical-thinking skills and teamwork during
competition.
VIRTUAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE -- Online event which is based on the all
new, completely web-based Virtual Business -Management 3.0 simulation. Each
challenge (fall and spring) focuses on different business concepts.
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• Members are allowed to compete in only one event. If you qualified for more than one event, you must
choose your event by Monday, April 13. However, you can compete in one event plus one chapter
event.
• Achievement Awards. California FBLA will provide achievement awards of $300 for first place
competitors only except as noted below:
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In any team or chapter event, you cannot increase the number of team members from the number that
competed at state. For instance, if you competed at state in the Business Plan event with a team of 1
person, then only 1 achievement award will be issued. However, if a team of three members submitted
your entry, then up to three (depending on how many attend the NLC) awards will be allowed.
Local Chapter Annual Business Report—Total of $300 for first place chapter.
An individual member may receive no more than $300 in achievement award assistance. If a
student qualifies for more than one award (e.g. 1st in an event and 1st in a chapter event), he or she will
receive a total award of $300.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD POLICY
The purpose of your achievement award is to assist you in paying for this conference. As the recipient of this
achievement award, it is important that you fully participate in the conference. Here is a list of the activities
required in order to receive your achievement award.
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Code of Conduct/Medical Form (received by May 8; $25 deducted if not received by due date)
California meeting (4 p.m., Monday, June 29)
California Chapter Photo, time TBA (optional)
Opening General Session and Campaign Rally
Two Western Region sessions
Two workshops
Awards of Excellence Program
Your competitive event
At the California meeting held on June 29 prior to the opening session, each first place competitor will receive
an Achievement Award Eligibility Form identifying required activities. At the beginning of each required
session, you must personally give this form to your Section Director or their designee who will sign it and
return it to you at the end of the session. The completed form is due at the Awards of Excellence session.
Checks will be mailed after the conference (by September 1) and will be made payable to the chapter for all
competitors who submit a completed Achievement Award Eligibility Form.
Please note: If you miss a session, $50 is deducted; and if you are late for any session, $25 will be
deducted from your achievement award. If you fail to compete, you will forfeit your
Achievement Award. Don’t forget about your Code of Conduct/Medical Form; $25 will be
deducted if not received by May 8.