The Honorary Membership, Distinguished Service, and Outstanding School Administrator awards give recognition to adult leaders who have supported the FCCLA program in exemplary ways. They are presented annually at the State Leadership and Recognition Conference.
Honorary Membership is given to those who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the FCCLA organization at the state level. The nomination form is available as a download below.
Click here for the State Honorary Membership Award Application
Due by January 15 to State President
(The state president’s name and address are listed under the State Executive Council page of this website)


The Distinguished Service Award is presented to individuals who have given significant support to the FCCLA program in a local chapter. The chapter must submit the nomination form, found as a download below, to the state association. The award will be given by the state, based on the chapter’s recommendation.
Click here for the State Distinguished Service Award Application
Due by January 15 to State President
(The state president’s name and address are listed under the State Executive Council page of this website)
The Outstanding School Administrator award recognizes local school administrators who consistently promote and support the FCCLA programs in their schools or school divisions. Nominations are made by FCCLA chapters and submitted to the state association for evaluation. The nomination form is found as a download below.
Click here for the School Administrator Award Application
Due by January 15 to State President
(The state president’s name and address are listed under the State Executive Council page of this website)

2023 Virginia FCCLA Honorary Members
Teresa Baxter ~ Retired as Adviser at Burton Center for Arts & Technology, Culinary
Kathleen Mellenberg ~ Retired as Adviser at Colonial Forge High School
Renee Stephens ~ Retired as Adviser at Linkhorne Middle School
2023 Virginia School Administrator Award
Seth Black ~ Hampton City Schools
Teri Hampton ~ Lake Braddock Secondary School
Dr. Amy Sallee ~ Gate City Middle School
2023 Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Mike Craft ~ Rockbridge County Public Schools
Eric Fitzgerald ~ Rockingham County Public Schools
Ashley Young ~ Rye Cove High School