This event recognizes adult individuals who have helped a local chapter succeed by volunteering their time, talents, and effort.
Eligibility
Each local chapter may nominate one person as a Star Volunteer. Candidates are individuals who would not be eligible for the Businessperson of the Year award. Students or current FBLA members are not eligible for this award.
Criteria
Local chapters should consider the following criteria when selecting a nominee:
- Years of support to FBLA activities.
- Works unselfishly behind the scenes to assist the chapter.
- Believes in the power of youth.
- Helps the chapter to succeed.
- Vital to the ongoing operation and success of a local chapter.
Guidelines
- Each local chapter’s nominee will be recognized as a Star Volunteer.
- Nominees must not have been named to this event at a previous State Leadership Conference.
- The local chapter nominating this individual will be charged a $30 fee to cover the cost of the award.
- Submit a letter of nomination for the Star Volunteer Award that includes personal data, extent of participation in FBLA activities, and service to the chapter.
- The Star Volunteer nominee from each local chapter should be present to receive recognition as a Star Volunteer at the Awards Program of the State Leadership Conference.