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 September 2025. 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.

Calendars
Region Leadership Conference: Calendar of RLC-related Dates (posted 09.01.25)
State Leadership Conference: Calendar of SLC-Related Dates (posted 09.07.25)

2025-2026 Competitive Events Changes as Posted by National FBLA
High School
Official Notification (and Rationale) for 2025-2026 High School Competitive Events Changes
Complete List of 2025-2026 High School Competitive Events Offered by National FBLA
Middle School
Official Notification (and Rationale) for 2025-2026 Middle School Competitive Events Changes
Complete List of 2025-2026 Middle School Competitive Events Offered by National FBLA

Events Requiring Specific Competitive Topics
Click here for a complete list of topics for those events which are identified as needing a topic. (posted 09.01.25)

Supporting/Promotional Documents

01. Competitive Events Eligibility Guidelines (region and state) (posted 09.07.25)
02. Region Leadership Conference (RLC) Competitive Events Planning Guide/Signup Sheet for Chapters (region) (posted 09.07.25)
03. State-only Events Planning Guide/Sign-up Sheet (state) (posted 09.07.25)
04. National FBLA 25-26 Competitive Events At-a-Glance Flyer (posted 09.01.25)
05. PA FBLA 25-26 Region Competitive Events At a Glance Flyer (posted 09.07.25)
06. PA FBLA Competitive Events Descriptions Document (region and state) (posted 09.01.25)
07. Competitive Events Topics (region and state) (posted 09.07.25)
07. Choosing Your Competitive Event Interactive Presentation (may require an FBLA Connect login) (posted 09.01.25)
08. Event Preparation Resources (requires an FBLA Connect login) (region and state) (posted 09.01.25)
09. Production Test Reference Guide (region and state) (posted xx.xx.xx)
10. Who Qualifies for the State Leadership Conference (SLC)? Attendance Policy (region and state) (posted 09.07.25)
11. FBLA Fact Sheet/Membership Flyer (posted 09.07.25)
12. MBA Research Crosswalk to Competitive Events (posted 09.01.25)
13. Tiebreaker Guidelines (region and state) (posted 09.07.25)
13. FBLA High School Competitive Events Poster (some data may be different for Pennsylvania FBLA events) (posted 09.07.25)
15. Rating Sheets for Administration of National FBLA Events (may differ from Pennsylvania FBLA guidelines) (posted xx.xx.xx)

Accounting (name change; formerly Accounting I) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: This event is designed for students who are in the early stages of learning accounting. To be eligible, members must have completed no more than two traditional semesters of high school accounting instruction, or the equivalent of one full year under a block schedule, by May 1, 2026.
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.

Advanced Accounting (name change; formerly Accounting II) (posted 09.01.25)
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 (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Agribusiness (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Banking & Financial Systems (posted 09.01.25)
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. All participants in this event must complete the test in the assigned timeframe on site in Hershey, PA on Sunday of the State Leadership Conference. Up to fifteen (15) teams with the highest scores will advance to the final performance round. Up to fifteen (15) highest scoring teams will be posted. The order of performance will be drawn at random by members of the state committee to be announced Sunday night by 10 PM.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Big 33 Community Service Project (posted 09.01.25)
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 (posted 09.18.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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 Communication (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Business Ethics (posted 09.01.25)
At the region level, there are three parts to the event: (1) each individual or team will be administered a 50-minute online objective test; (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 50-minute 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 (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Business Management (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Business Partnership of the Year (posted 09.01.25)
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, 2026: 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, 2026, deadline.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: None

Businessperson of the Year (posted 09.01.25)
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, 2026: 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, 2026, 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 (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
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.
Deadline for registration: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm via Blue Panda
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Must submit PDF of the Business Plan to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 19 deadline via the Blue Panda system. Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 26 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Career Portfolio (name change; formerly Electronic Career Portfolio) (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event includes a live presentation at all levels.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for Registration: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 29, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Coding & Programming (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event includes a live presentation at all levels.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 28, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Community Service Project (state-only chapter event) (posted 09.02.25)
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 Registration/Report Submission: February 13, 2026: 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 13, 2026, deadline via the Blue Panda system. Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for February 18, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than February 28, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Computer Applications (posted 09.01.25)
There is one part to this event: a two-hour production test. Click here to get the Production Test Reference Guide (still waiting for 25-26 update to the 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. The production test will be administered onsite at the National Leadership Conference.

Computer Game & Simulation Programming (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event consists of a live presentation at all levels.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 22, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Computer Problem Solving (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Customer Service (name change; formerly Client Service with added objective test) (posted 09.02.25)
At the region conference, a 50-minute online objective test to the participants.
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: 3 members per chapter.
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference. All participants in this event must complete the test in the assigned timeframe on site in Hershey, PA on Sunday of the State Leadership Conference. Up to fifteen (15) teams with the highest scores will advance to the final performance round. Up to fifteen (15) highest scoring teams will be posted. The order of performance will be drawn at random by members of the state committee to be announced Sunday night by 10 PM.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Cybersecurity (posted 09.01.25)
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 (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event includes a live presentation at all levels.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for Registration: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 22, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Data Science & AI (new 25-26 objective test event) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Digital Animation (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event has two parts: a prejudged project and a live presentation.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for Registration/Submission: December 19, 2025; no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Must submit pre-recorded project video to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 19 deadline via the Blue Panda system. Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 27, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Digital Video Production (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event has two parts: a prerecorded video and a live presentation.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for Registration/Submission: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm via Blue Panda.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Must submit recorded video to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published December 19 deadline via the Blue Panda system. Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 13, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Economics (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Entrepreneurship (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Event Planning (name change; formerly Introduction to Event Planning; becomes a presentation event) (posted 09.02.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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.

Financial Planning (new 25-26 presentation event) (posted 09.02.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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.

Financial Statement Analysis (state-only event) (posted 09.18.25)
This event includes a live presentation at all levels.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for Registration: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 14, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Future Business Educator (posted 09.01.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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 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 17, 2026, deadline.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Future Business Leader (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit (posted 09.01.25)
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: March 01, 2026: 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 March 01, 20265, 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 (posted 09.01.25)
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 (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Hospitality & Event Management (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Human Resource Management (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Impromptu Speaking (posted 09.01.25)
At the region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a 7-minute speech. At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into groups in a preliminary round to present a 7-minute speech, 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.

Insurance & Risk Management (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

International Business (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Introduction to Business Communication (posted 09.01.25)
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 (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Business Presentation (posted 09.01.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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 (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to FBLA (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Information Technology (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Marketing Concepts (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Programming (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event includes a live presentation at all levels.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter.
Deadline for Registration: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 28, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Introduction to Public Speaking (posted 09.01.25)
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. At both the region and state levels, the judges will conduct a 2-minute question-and-answer period.

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 Retail & Merchandising (new 25-26 objective test event) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Introduction to Social Media Strategy (posted 09.01.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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.

Introduction to Supply Chain Management (new 25-26 objective test event) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Job Interview (posted 09.01.25)
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.

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, 2026, deadline.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Journalism (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Keystone Leadership Award (posted 09.01.25)
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 1, 2026, deadline.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: None
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: None

Largest Local Chapter Membership (posted 09.01.25)
This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event. It is not a competitive event.

Restriction: Awards are based on membership in FBLA Connect on January 31, 2026.
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 (posted 09.01.25)
This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event. It is not a competitive event.

Restriction: Awards are based on membership in FBLA Connect no later than January 31, 2026, 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 (state-only chapter event) (posted 09.02.25)
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 Registration/Report Submission: February 13, 2026: 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 13, 2026, deadline via the Blue Panda system. Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for February 25, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than February 28, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Local Market Share Award (posted 09.01.25)
This is a Pennsylvania FBLA recognition event. It is not a competitive event.

Restriction: Awards are based on membership in FBLA Connect no later than January 31, 2026. 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 3, 2026: 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 (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Marketing (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Mobile Application Development (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event consists of a live presentation at all levels.

National Business Honor Society (posted 09.02.25)
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 sophomore 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 6, 2026, deadline using the National Business Honor Society online submission forms.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: None

Network Design (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Networking Infrastructures (posted 09.01.25)
A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Organizational Leadership (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Outstanding Adviser Award (posted 09.01.25)
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 3, 2026 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 (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Personal Finance (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Project Management (new 25-26 objective test event) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Public Administration & Management (modified 25-26 objective test event) (formerly Public Policy & Advocacy) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Public Service Announcement (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event includes a live presentation at all levels.
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: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 15, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Public Speaking (posted 09.02.25)
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. At both the region and state levels, the judges will conduct a 2-minute question-and-answer period.

Real Estate (new 25-26 objective test event) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Retail Management (new 25-26 objective test event) (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Sales Presentation (posted 09.01.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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 (posted 09.01.25)
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, 2025: 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, 2025, deadline.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: None

Securities & Investments (posted 09.01.25)
A 50-minute online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Social Media Strategies (posted 09.01.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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.

Sports & Entertainment Management (posted 09.01.25)
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. All participants in this event must complete the test in the assigned timeframe on site in Hershey, PA on Sunday of the State Leadership Conference. Up to fifteen (15) teams with the highest scores will advance to the final performance round. The order of performance will be drawn at random by members of the state committee to be announced Sunday night by 10 PM.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Supply Chain Management (state-only event) (modified; changed to presentation) (posted 09.01.25)
This event includes a live presentation at all levels.

Restrictions: State-only event; maximum of two entries per chapter; individual OR team of 2-3 members per chapter.
Deadline for submission: December 11, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 20, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Technology Support & Services (name change; formerly Help Desk) (posted 09.01.25)
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.

Visual Design (posted 09.01.25)
At the region and state levels, this event will include a live 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 (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event consists of a live presentation at all levels.

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 Registration: December 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 27, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Website Design (state-only event) (posted 09.02.25)
This event consists of a live presentation at all levels.

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 19, 2025: no later than 11:59 pm
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event).
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Once registration is closed, competitors will have the opportunity to select a presentation time to make their qualifying round live Zoom presentation in front of a panel of judges. The qualifying round presentations are scheduled for January 14, 2026. Up to 15 finalists to present at the state conference will be announced based on the qualifying round scores. Finalists will be announced no later than January 31, 2026.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award winners are NLC eligible.

Who’s Who in FBLA (posted 09.02.25)
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 and Leader” 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 March 2, 2026, 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 (posted xx.xx.xx)
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 March 2, 2025, deadline.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: No winners are eligible.

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
———->2025-26 Who’s Who Criteria (complete)