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 Award | State Recognition Given | Format for Submission | Date & 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 program | Outstanding Chapter Application Checklist – now as a Google Doc: Outstanding Chapter Application | Complete online Google Doc by March 5 |
| Power of One | Pin to members completing all five units | Power of One Completer Application in the national Power of One publication available on the adviser’s national affiliation portal, as well as through this link | Submit online to NATIONAL FCCLA by March 1 ~ Direct questions to national FCCLA staff |
| STAR Events | Medal to all qualified participants; trophy to top state winner/team; advancement to national in most events; college scholarships in several Level 3 events | STAR Events entry forms and information are found on the STAR Events section of this website | Enter 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 FCCLA | Entry 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 Award | State Recognition Given | Format for Submission | Date & Instructions |
| Distinguished Service or Honorary Membership | Framed certificate for Distinguished Service; Plaque for Honorary Membership | Distinguished Service or Honorary Membership Application – download form here: Distinguished Service & Honorary Membership Award form | Send 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 Conference | Master 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 portal | Submit 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 Award | Plaque | School Administrator Award Application – download form here: School Administrator Award form | Send to: State President (address under State Executive Council button on state website) postmarked by January 15 |
| Teacher of Teachers | Desk Plaque | There 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 | Plaque | Contact Virginia Alumni & Associates coordinators for application and information | Send to: Jamie Carr Pearce jamie.carr.1102@gmail.com |
State Membership Awards
| Name of Award | State Recognition Given | Format for Submission | Date & 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 conference | No 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 Campaign | Recognition based on levels, presented to chapters in attendance at the state conference | Check 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 Award | State Recognition Given | Format for Submission | Date & Instructions |
| Deborah L. Will College Scholarship | Framed certificate and complimentary ticket to the banquet/gala | Application process can be found here | Send to: Deborah Will P.O. Box 2968 Glen Allen, VA 23058 postmarked or emailed by November 1 debbiewillFCCLA@comcast.net |
| Leadership Foundation Donor | Conference badge ribbon for chapters with cumulative donations of $100 or more; donors listed in conference program | Foundation Donation Information – go to the Foundation page of this website | Send 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 |