Virginia FCCLA Awards

These awards will be presented at the annual State Leadership & Recognition Conference. Recipients will also be listed under the specific program area on the Virginia FCCLA website, posted each year.

Awards in National and State Programs

Name of AwardState Recognition GivenFormat for SubmissionDate & Instructions
Career Connection
FACTS
Families First
Financial Fitness
Community Service
Stand Up
Student Body
Certificate for all entries; special ribbon for conference badge; chapter listed on conference screen and in printed program (cash awards at the national level)National FCCLA Program Award submitted online – on chapter’s affiliation portal under “Program Awards” (choose either the “Program Award Application” button for national award consideration, or the “Project Summary Only” for a shorter process)
Submit online to NATIONAL FCCLA by March 1
~ Email a project photo plus a screenshot of your favorite social media post to Connie Rhoton (crhoton@mecc.edu)
Virginia Outstanding Chapter 
(State Award Only)
Engraved plate for plaque at Gold or Silver level; special ribbon for conference badge; chapter listed on conference screen and in printed programOutstanding Chapter Application Checklist – now as a Google Doc: Outstanding Chapter Application
Complete online Google Doc by March 5
Power of OnePin to members completing all five unitsPower of One Completer Application in the national Power of One publication available on the adviser’s national affiliation portal, as well as through this linkSubmit online to NATIONAL FCCLA by March 1
~ Direct questions to national FCCLA staff
STAR EventsMedal to all qualified participants; trophy to top state winner/team; advancement to national in most events; college scholarships in several Level 3 eventsSTAR Events entry forms and information are found on the STAR Events section of this websiteEnter participants online as part of conference registration process
~ Direct questions to Deborah Will
debbiewillFCCLA@comcast.net
Competitive Events
(Includes FCCLA Contests and Knowledge Bowl)
Certificate at state conference to all participants recognized by national FCCLAEntry information for all FCCLA Competitive Events is found on the national website:
http://fcclainc.org/programs/competitive-events.php
Direct questions to national FCCLA staff

Adviser and Adult Supporter Award

Name of AwardState Recognition GivenFormat for SubmissionDate & Instructions
Distinguished Service
or
Honorary Membership
Framed certificate for Distinguished Service; Plaque for Honorary MembershipDistinguished Service or Honorary Membership Application – download form here: Distinguished Service & Honorary Membership Award formSend to:
State President
(address under State Executive Council button on state website) postmarked by January 15
Master Adviser
or
Adviser Mentor
Plaque; all advisers meeting criteria recognized at the National Leadership ConferenceMaster Adviser or Adviser Mentor Application – go to chapter affiliation portal, click on Surveys and Applications, find the one desired, complete and submit online through the portalSubmit online as described, due by April 1 to national – Virginia prefers submission by March 1 for state recognition
~ Direct questions to Kathleen Buchanan – kvcbuchanan@gmail.com
School Administrator AwardPlaqueSchool Administrator Award Application – download form here: School Administrator Award formSend to:
State President
(address under State Executive Council button on state website)
postmarked by January 15
Teacher of TeachersDesk PlaqueThere is nothing to be submitted for this award. Advisers to senior members attending the state conference and participating in the signing ceremony for “Say Yes to FCS Education” will automatically receive this recognition during the Closing Session of the state conference.For more information, contact:
Deborah Will
debbiewillFCCLA@comcast.net
Connie Rhoton Alumni Achievement Award
and
Kathleen Buchanan A&A in the Classroom Award
PlaqueContact Virginia Alumni & Associates coordinators for application and informationSend to: Jamie Carr Pearce
jamie.carr.1102@gmail.com

State Membership Awards

Name of AwardState Recognition GivenFormat for SubmissionDate & Instructions
New Chapter
Membership Milestone Chapters

(50, 100, 150, 200…. members) 
Middle Level Milestone Chapters 
(chapters that take advantage of national’s Middle Level Chapter affiliation) 
Largest Chapter in the State
Trophy for each award category, presented to chapters in attendance at the state conferenceNo application necessary – award is based on information provided by national FCCLA 
NOTE: Additional membership incentives are offered annually by Virginia FCCLA – Check the Membership Recognition page of this website for details
March 1 affiliation with national FCCLA so that awards can be ordered
Virginia FCCLA Membership CampaignRecognition based on levels, presented to chapters in attendance at the state conferenceCheck the Membership Recognition page of this website for details.March 1 affiliation with national FCCLA so that awards can be ordered

Foundation Awards

Name of AwardState Recognition GivenFormat for SubmissionDate & Instructions
Deborah L. Will College ScholarshipFramed certificate and complimentary ticket to the banquet/galaApplication process can be found hereSend to:
Deborah Will 
P.O. Box 2968 
Glen Allen, VA  23058 
postmarked or emailed by 
November 1
debbiewillFCCLA@comcast.net
Leadership Foundation DonorConference badge ribbon for chapters with cumulative donations of $100 or more; donors listed in conference programFoundation Donation Information – go to the Foundation page of this websiteSend to:
Deborah Will 
P.O. Box 2968 
Glen Allen, VA  23058 
postmarked or donate online by March 1 to receive recognition at this year’s conference
debbiewillFCCLA@comcast.net