RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES
Chapters, advisers, and members have several opportunities to receive recognition at the State Leadership Conference.
CHAPTER RECOGNITION
PARADE OF CHAPTER FLAGS
Chapter flags serve as a symbol for the chapter, representing the chapter's purpose and resolve, the history and future, and telling a story based on the chosen colors, design, and graphics used to create the flag or banner. Chapters will get to select one member to proudly display their chapter flag as they walk across the stage during the Opening Session of the conference.
Chapters that wish to participate must select this “Parade of Chapter Flag” item during the advisers’ registration by the posted registration deadline.
Click here for additional guidelines to assist chapters in creating their chapter flag or banner.
GO FOR THE RED MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Chapters are challenged to "Go For the Red" to increase chapter membership as part of the National FCCLA Membership Campaign. Chapters that increase their membership by 10, 15, or 20 members from the previous year will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. To be considered for this award, chapters must have a full affiliation status (affiliation submitted and invoices paid) by March 1.
Chapters affiliating with the Unlimited or 100% Middle-Level Affiliation package and brand-new chapters will not be eligible for this recognition. Pending or unsubmitted members do not count towards the chapter’s increase.
AWARD LEVELS
Recognized chapters are encouraged to submit an application to receive National recognition and be entered to win one of three $200 cash prizes, in the FCCLA Portal by April 1, 2024. Click here for more information about the National FCCLA Go For The Red campaign and award opportunities.
NATIONAL PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AWARDS
FCCLA offers eight (8) peer-to-peer educational programs to help students develop real-world skills for life within FCS education.
Chapters that complete projects signed with one of these National Programs can receive recognition at the state and national levels. Eligible National Programs include Career Connection, Community Service, FACTS, Families First, Financial Fitness, Stand Up, and Student Body.
To receive recognition, chapters must submit a National Program Award Application in the FCCLA Portal by March 1.
To receive on-stage recognition at the State Leadership Conference, chapters must submit their project information as a 'Program Award Application', not the 'Project Summary Only' application in the FCCLA Portal. Submission of the ‘Program Award Application’ will also be eligible for national recognition. Click here to learn more about national recognition opportunities, including the chance to win up to $1,000.00. Note: NC FCCLA does not provide cash awards for National Program Award Application submissions. The National FCCLA provides cash awards.
CHAPTER IMAGE AWARD
During the conference, State Executive Council advisers will select a chapter whose entire attending delegation demonstrates the values of FCCLA in their clothing and conduct during all sessions and activities. The selected chapter will be recognized during the Closing & Recognition Session.
PARADE OF CHAPTER FLAGS
Chapter flags serve as a symbol for the chapter, representing the chapter's purpose and resolve, the history and future, and telling a story based on the chosen colors, design, and graphics used to create the flag or banner. Chapters will get to select one member to proudly display their chapter flag as they walk across the stage during the Opening Session of the conference.
Chapters that wish to participate must select this “Parade of Chapter Flag” item during the advisers’ registration by the posted registration deadline.
- There is no fee to participate in this opportunity.
Click here for additional guidelines to assist chapters in creating their chapter flag or banner.
GO FOR THE RED MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Chapters are challenged to "Go For the Red" to increase chapter membership as part of the National FCCLA Membership Campaign. Chapters that increase their membership by 10, 15, or 20 members from the previous year will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. To be considered for this award, chapters must have a full affiliation status (affiliation submitted and invoices paid) by March 1.
Chapters affiliating with the Unlimited or 100% Middle-Level Affiliation package and brand-new chapters will not be eligible for this recognition. Pending or unsubmitted members do not count towards the chapter’s increase.
AWARD LEVELS
- Bronze - Eligible chapters that increased membership by 10.
- Silver - Eligible chapters that increased membership by 15.
- Gold - Eligible chapters that increased membership by 20.
Recognized chapters are encouraged to submit an application to receive National recognition and be entered to win one of three $200 cash prizes, in the FCCLA Portal by April 1, 2024. Click here for more information about the National FCCLA Go For The Red campaign and award opportunities.
NATIONAL PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AWARDS
FCCLA offers eight (8) peer-to-peer educational programs to help students develop real-world skills for life within FCS education.
Chapters that complete projects signed with one of these National Programs can receive recognition at the state and national levels. Eligible National Programs include Career Connection, Community Service, FACTS, Families First, Financial Fitness, Stand Up, and Student Body.
To receive recognition, chapters must submit a National Program Award Application in the FCCLA Portal by March 1.
To receive on-stage recognition at the State Leadership Conference, chapters must submit their project information as a 'Program Award Application', not the 'Project Summary Only' application in the FCCLA Portal. Submission of the ‘Program Award Application’ will also be eligible for national recognition. Click here to learn more about national recognition opportunities, including the chance to win up to $1,000.00. Note: NC FCCLA does not provide cash awards for National Program Award Application submissions. The National FCCLA provides cash awards.
CHAPTER IMAGE AWARD
During the conference, State Executive Council advisers will select a chapter whose entire attending delegation demonstrates the values of FCCLA in their clothing and conduct during all sessions and activities. The selected chapter will be recognized during the Closing & Recognition Session.
ADVISER RECOGNITION
MASTER ADVISER AWARD
This award recognizes advisers who have successfully advised an affiliated chapter for at least three (3) years, promoting the organization, operating an integrated chapter with a balanced program of work, facilitating youth-centered activities, and keeping abreast of new happenings within the organization.
Advisers may self-nominate for this award. Nominations may also be submitted by other teacher educators, local Family and Consumer Sciences supervisors, state advisers, professional colleagues, or an FCCLA member. Nominations must be submitted by March 1 in the FCCLA Portal with a link to three (3) letters of recommendation.
Award recipients will receive on-stage recognition at the State and National Leadership Conferences.
ADVISER MENTOR AWARD
This award recognizes advisers who have successfully achieved Master Adviser recognition, devoted two (2) years to new adviser assistance, assumed adult leadership roles in FCCLA, conducted adviser workshops, attended training workshops, and used national and state FCCLA resources.
Advisers may self-nominate for this award. Nominations may also be submitted by other teacher educators, local Family and Consumer Sciences supervisors, state advisers, professional colleagues, or an FCCLA member. Nominations must be submitted by March 1 in the FCCLA Portal with a link to three (3) letters of recommendation.
Award recipients will receive on-stage recognition at the State and National Leadership Conferences.
SPIRT OF ADVISING AWARD
This award recognizes one (1) chapter adviser who is constantly faithful, often quietly working behind the scenes to ensure the success of their students. This adviser believes in the mission of FCCLA, supports and works with students to ensure success, provides learning experiences, encourages positive character development, dedicates time and energy to nurturing student leaders, and serves as a current FCCLA adviser.
Advisers may self-nominate for this award. Nominations may also be submitted by other teacher educators, local Family and Consumer Sciences supervisors, state advisers, professional colleagues, or an FCCLA member. Nominations must be submitted by March 1 using this Google Form - https://bit.ly/NCSpiritOfAdvisingNominations.
One adviser will be selected to receive this award. The award recipient will receive on-stage recognition at the State and National Leadership Conferences.
MASTER ADVISER AWARD
This award recognizes advisers who have successfully advised an affiliated chapter for at least three (3) years, promoting the organization, operating an integrated chapter with a balanced program of work, facilitating youth-centered activities, and keeping abreast of new happenings within the organization.
Advisers may self-nominate for this award. Nominations may also be submitted by other teacher educators, local Family and Consumer Sciences supervisors, state advisers, professional colleagues, or an FCCLA member. Nominations must be submitted by March 1 in the FCCLA Portal with a link to three (3) letters of recommendation.
Award recipients will receive on-stage recognition at the State and National Leadership Conferences.
ADVISER MENTOR AWARD
This award recognizes advisers who have successfully achieved Master Adviser recognition, devoted two (2) years to new adviser assistance, assumed adult leadership roles in FCCLA, conducted adviser workshops, attended training workshops, and used national and state FCCLA resources.
Advisers may self-nominate for this award. Nominations may also be submitted by other teacher educators, local Family and Consumer Sciences supervisors, state advisers, professional colleagues, or an FCCLA member. Nominations must be submitted by March 1 in the FCCLA Portal with a link to three (3) letters of recommendation.
Award recipients will receive on-stage recognition at the State and National Leadership Conferences.
SPIRT OF ADVISING AWARD
This award recognizes one (1) chapter adviser who is constantly faithful, often quietly working behind the scenes to ensure the success of their students. This adviser believes in the mission of FCCLA, supports and works with students to ensure success, provides learning experiences, encourages positive character development, dedicates time and energy to nurturing student leaders, and serves as a current FCCLA adviser.
Advisers may self-nominate for this award. Nominations may also be submitted by other teacher educators, local Family and Consumer Sciences supervisors, state advisers, professional colleagues, or an FCCLA member. Nominations must be submitted by March 1 using this Google Form - https://bit.ly/NCSpiritOfAdvisingNominations.
One adviser will be selected to receive this award. The award recipient will receive on-stage recognition at the State and National Leadership Conferences.
MEMBER RECOGNITION
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES
Youth members who submitted an application and met the eligibility requirements to run as a State Officer Candidate will be recognized throughout the conference. Candidates will be introduced to the delegation during the Opening Session. Prior to the Business & Recognition Session, where candidates will present their speeches, candidates will have a chance to meet and network with Voting Delegates. If elected, candidates will be inducted into their role as state officers and the position they will serve during the Closing & Recognition Session.
VOTING DELEGATES
Voting delegates serve an important role at the State Leadership Conference. They are active participants during the business portion of the Business & Recognition Session and serve as the chapter's voice during the State Officer Elections at the conference. Voting delegates will receive a special name badge ribbon at registration check-in.
Per the NC FCCLA Bylaws, chapters will receive one (1) voting delegate for state officer elections.
he number of voting delegates provided for all other matters is determined by the chapter affiliation numbers as of March 1.
The privilege of making motions, discussing, and voting shall be limited to the voting delegates and the state officers. Delegates are entitled to vote only if they are present at the time of sign-in. The privilege of discussion may be extended to non-voting representatives upon the consent of the delegates. Each voting delegate may only vote once.
POWER OF ONE NATIONAL PROGRAM RECOGNITION
The Power of One National Program helps members to find and use their personal power to set their own goals, work to achieve them, and enjoy the results. Individual youth members seeking recognition must complete all five (5) Power of One unit and submit the Five Unit Recognition Application to their chapter adviser. For recognition, advisers must submit all eligible students and a link to the completed form(s) for their chapter in the FCCLA Portal by March 1.
NC FCCLA will provide on-stage recognition and a Power of One Pin at the State Leadership Conference. National FCCLA will provide on-screen recognition throughout the National Leadership Conference.
COMPETITIVE EVENT RECOGNITION
Competitive events promote the FCCLA Mission to focus on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader. Events are designed to help members showcase college- and career-ready knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Medals are given for STAR Event and state-level event individual or team participation based on the participant's overall event score (Gold, Silver or Bronze). Advisers will receive medals to distribute to their participants at the close of the Closing & Recognition Session.
On-stage recognition and special event seating will be given to participants who scored in the Top 5 Highest Scorers for their event and level. Participants will receive an email prior to the Closing & Recognition Session if they placed in the Top 5. The first, second, and third-place entries for each event and level will receive a plaque. The first and second-place entries for each event and level will also be recognized as the two national qualifying entries to represent NC FCCLA during Competitive Events at the National Leadership Conference,
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES
Youth members who submitted an application and met the eligibility requirements to run as a State Officer Candidate will be recognized throughout the conference. Candidates will be introduced to the delegation during the Opening Session. Prior to the Business & Recognition Session, where candidates will present their speeches, candidates will have a chance to meet and network with Voting Delegates. If elected, candidates will be inducted into their role as state officers and the position they will serve during the Closing & Recognition Session.
VOTING DELEGATES
Voting delegates serve an important role at the State Leadership Conference. They are active participants during the business portion of the Business & Recognition Session and serve as the chapter's voice during the State Officer Elections at the conference. Voting delegates will receive a special name badge ribbon at registration check-in.
Per the NC FCCLA Bylaws, chapters will receive one (1) voting delegate for state officer elections.
he number of voting delegates provided for all other matters is determined by the chapter affiliation numbers as of March 1.
- 1-12 members = 1 voting delegate
- 13-24 members = 2 voting delegates
- 25-36 members = 3 voting delegates
- 37-48 members = 4 voting delegates
- 49+ members = 5 voting delegates
The privilege of making motions, discussing, and voting shall be limited to the voting delegates and the state officers. Delegates are entitled to vote only if they are present at the time of sign-in. The privilege of discussion may be extended to non-voting representatives upon the consent of the delegates. Each voting delegate may only vote once.
POWER OF ONE NATIONAL PROGRAM RECOGNITION
The Power of One National Program helps members to find and use their personal power to set their own goals, work to achieve them, and enjoy the results. Individual youth members seeking recognition must complete all five (5) Power of One unit and submit the Five Unit Recognition Application to their chapter adviser. For recognition, advisers must submit all eligible students and a link to the completed form(s) for their chapter in the FCCLA Portal by March 1.
NC FCCLA will provide on-stage recognition and a Power of One Pin at the State Leadership Conference. National FCCLA will provide on-screen recognition throughout the National Leadership Conference.
COMPETITIVE EVENT RECOGNITION
Competitive events promote the FCCLA Mission to focus on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader. Events are designed to help members showcase college- and career-ready knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Medals are given for STAR Event and state-level event individual or team participation based on the participant's overall event score (Gold, Silver or Bronze). Advisers will receive medals to distribute to their participants at the close of the Closing & Recognition Session.
On-stage recognition and special event seating will be given to participants who scored in the Top 5 Highest Scorers for their event and level. Participants will receive an email prior to the Closing & Recognition Session if they placed in the Top 5. The first, second, and third-place entries for each event and level will receive a plaque. The first and second-place entries for each event and level will also be recognized as the two national qualifying entries to represent NC FCCLA during Competitive Events at the National Leadership Conference,