The National Business Honor Society/Pennsylvania FBLA Chapter is designed to recognize those members of FBLA who truly excel in academic preparation and an eventual career in the business 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.
New for 2025-2026: Sophomore, junior, and senior students who have completed at least two courses; meet the GPA requirements; and meet the other eligibility requirements as outline on the application may apply for acceptance into the National Business Honor Society.
FBLA chapters in Pennsylvania are encouraged to nominate members to be recognized in the National Business Honor Society who meet the following criteria:
►High School: Overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
►Overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 of a 4.0 scale in business, computer, and information technology (BCIT) courses and BCIT-related courses with a minimum of two completed courses. Acceptable BCIT-related courses may be taught in other departments other than business education. Examples:
- Economics, taught by the social studies department
- Programming, taught by the math department or the computer science department
- Graphic Design and Publication Design, taught by the technology education department
- Personal Finance or Business Financial Math, taught by the math department
►Demonstrated leadership potential through service as a chapter officer, committee leader, or other participation in chapter activities.
►Clearly defined career objectives.
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year; however, the final deadline for applications will be March 6, 2026.
Honor Cords Available for 2025-26 — FBLA chapter advisers will be able to pick up Honor Cords at state conference registration on April 12 or 13, 2026. The Honor Cords will be pre-packaged; no formal request will be required. Only students graduating in 2026 are eligible for Honor Cords; others will be eligible in their year of graduation.
Honor Society inductees will be announced at the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 13-15, 2026.
National Business Honor Society Guidelines/Application Procedures
- please read and print this application procedures document
- please print this required certification statement
National Business Honor Society Worksheet
National Business Honor Society Online Application
National Business Honor Society Recipient Lists
| 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 |
| 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
| 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |