1. By: Cassidy Frericks, Northwestern High School
Judging Opportunities at FBLA Competitions
By: Cassidy Frericks, Northwestern High School

2. Judging at FBLA Competitions
FBLA is a high school organization for Future Business Leaders of America
There are many opportunities for professional members and businesses to get involved
Judging students’ presentations is an excellent way to help mentor young, up and coming business professionals

3. What Judging Consists Of
Constructive Criticism
Participate in state, district, or national level
Giving Feedback
Ask critical thinking questions
Ability to listen to presenters

4. Qualifications For FBLA Judges
Business Background
Marketing
Technology
Finance
Entrepreneurship

5. Personal Benefits of FBLA Judging

6. Community Service Businesses may require employees to get involved
Builds strong public relations
Good reflection on your business

7. Build Self Confidence Expert in your field
In charge of your judging area
Face to face interaction

8. Communication Skills Increases listening skills
Providing quality written feedback
Interacting with others

9. Networking Opportunity to meet new people
Build mentor relationships with presenters
Form business relationships with other judges

10. Professional Benefits of FBLA Judging
Enhances Resume
Business Recognition
Receive certificate showing that you judged
Could lead to other speaking engagements

11. How To Become a Judge Local Level State Level National Level
Contact your local school’s FBLA advisor
State Level
Contact the FBLA State Chairperson
National Level
To register as a judge go to

12. Thank you for considering to participate as a judge for an FBLA competition. This is a tremendous opportunity to influence the young business professionals of today.

13. Sources "GEICO." FBLA-PBL. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2017.
"Volunteer to Be a National Leadership Conference Judge." FBLA-PBL. N.p., Web. 12 Mar
Doyle, Kelly. "Pros and Cons of Judging." ASCE MADE ME. N.p., 13 May Web. 12 Mar