Report Cover

Prejudged Reports/ Presentation • All reports must have a cover page. The first page of your report
Events •
will be considered the cover page.
Cover pages must contain the following information: name of
Business Plan
the school, state, name of the event, and year (2025–2026). For
Community Service Project
Business Plan, the cover page must also list the names of the
Local Chapter Annual Business Report
registered competitors.
• Cover pages must be part of the single file PDF that is
Eligibility submitted.
Community Service Project and Local Chapter Annual Business
Report; Each chapter may enter 1 report for each event from its Report Contents
active local chapter that is on record in the FBLA National Center as • Report must include table of contents with page numbers
having paid dues by January 2 of the current school year. The • You must follow the rating sheet sequence in writing the report.
project must not have been submitted at a previous State Leadership If information is not available for a particular criterion, include a
Conference. statement to that effect in the report.
• Pages must be numbered and must be the standard page size of
Business Plan Only: 8 1/2” x 11”.
Each chapter may enter 2 teams, each composed of 1-3 members. • Reports must not exceed 17 pages. (A title page, divider pages,
Participants must be on record in the FBLA national office as having appendices, and back cover are optional and must be included
paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. A member may in the page count.)
only be part of 1 entry. All authors of the proposal must be from the ● Page 1 must be the cover page
same local chapter. The project must not have been submitted at a ● Page 2 must be the one-page table of contents
previous State Leadership Conference. Competitors must not have ● Pages 3-17 may be the contents of report.
placed among the top 10 in this event at a previous National
• For Business Plan, if advancing to the State Leadership
Leadership Conference. Conference, changes can be made to the entry following the
Region Leadership Conference
Competitors in the presentation portion of these events at the
State Leadership Conference only must be in the complete
Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in Presentation Guidelines – SLC Only
complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each • Community Service Project and Local Chapter Annual
judge will deduct 5 points. Business Report: Based on the highest SLC written report
scores, a maximum of 7 entries will be selected to make oral
presentations at the State Leadership Conference. Up to 3
Overview members from each local chapter selected for the finals will
These events consist of 2 parts: a prejudged report and a
give an oral presentation at the State Leadership Conference.
presentation component.
• Business Plan: All competitors that advance from the Region
Leadership Conference will make oral presentations at the State
Community Service Project and Local Chapter Annual Business
Leadership Conference. Presentation of the entry must be
Report: All competitors will participate in the prejudged report.
conducted by competitors who authored the event. In the case
Only the top 7 prejudged report entries will participate in the oral
of a team event, at least one author must give the presentation
presentation component. Specifically, the presentation should
at the SLC; however, all team members who wish to be
address the community served, member involvement, and results of
recognized as state winners must register for the SLC. No
the project.
replacement or substitutes will be allowed.
Business Plan: All competitors will participate in the prejudged • Competitors should arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled
report. Only the top 7 prejudged report entries statewide from presentation time.
the Region Leadership Conference that advance to SLC will • 3 minutes will be allowed to setup and remove equipment or
participate in the oral presentation component at the State presentation items. If the team exceeds their 3-minute setup
Leadership Conference. time, the presentation time will begin immediately once the 3-
minute setup time expires. Competitors should not interact
with the judges during the setup period.
Report Guidelines • Internet access will not be provided for this event. Therefore,
Pre-Conference Submission Guidelines competitors should avoid using online presentation services.
• The report must be uploaded as a single file PDF using the • The 1-3 team members must perform all aspects of the
online report submission form no later than November 21 (for presentation (e.g. speaking, setup, distribution of handouts,
RLC for Business Plan) and February 3 (for SLC). Please note operating audio-visual equipment, etc.). Other representatives
that the entry must be submitted by the above deadline for each of the chapter, including the adviser, may provide no additional
conference. There is NO late registration for these events. assistance.
• All team members are expected to actively participate in the
Report—General presentation.
• Student members, not advisers, must prepare reports. Local • Presentations must be delivered using one or two personal
advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the report is devices (laptop, tablet, mobile phone, or laptop monitor not to
well-organized, contains substantiated statements, and is exceed 17” diagonally). If using two devices, one must face the
written in an acceptable business style. judges and the other must face the presenter. No lectern or
• Reports must describe activities of the chapter that were microphone will be available.
conducted between the start of the previous State Leadership • Visual aids and samples may be used in the presentation;
Conference and start of the current State Leadership however, no items may be left with the judges or audience.
Conference. Food, which may be used for display, may not be consumed by
• Reports submitted for competition become the property of judges. Links and QR codes may be shown but may not be
Georgia FBLA and FBLA, Inc. These reports may be used for scanned or clicked by the judges at any time.
publication and/or reproduced for sale by the state or national • The individual/team has 7 minutes to deliver the presentation. A
association and will not be returned. timekeeper will provide a warning at 6 minutes and call time at 7
• Penalty points will be given if the written project doesn’t adhere minutes. The competitor(s) must stop presenting immediately
to the report cover and report contents guidelines. when time is called.
• Only reports submitted as a single file PDF will be accepted. • Following each presentation, the judges may conduct a 3-
The report should not be larger than 10 MB. minute question-and-answer period.

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• The final presentation is open to conference attendees, except by combining the written report scores (2/3 of the overall score) and
performing competitors of this event. the oral presentation scores (1/3 of the overall score).

Judging Awards
Region Leadership Conference (Business Plan only) Region Leadership Conference (Business Plan only): The maximum
The score received on the prejudged portion of the event will number of awards will be 5 to the entries with the highest report
account for 100% of the final score for the Region Leadership scores. Only the top 7 entries from across the state with the highest
Conference. report scores will advance to the State Leadership Conference.

State Leadership Conference State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will
Reports will be screened to determine if chapters have complied be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National
with event eligibility and regulations. A panel of judges will select the Leadership Conference.
finalists before the State Leadership Conference. A separate panel of
judges will evaluate the oral presentations. Final rank is determined

Event Page RLC Who Presents Equip Presentation Warning Time Up Q&A
Limit at SLC Setup Time Time (Yellow (Red (3 min)
Time Card) Card)
Community Service Project 15 No Top 7 entries 3 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes
Local Chapter Annual Business Report from prejudged
report
Business Plan 15 Yes Top 7 entries 3 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes
statewide from
RLC

Event Specific Guidelines

Business Plan The business plan that is submitted must be the result of independent work of the competitors. Business plans
Rating Sheets: developed in conjunction with others are not eligible to be submitted.
See pp. 58-60
Business plans must not have been in operation for a period exceeding 12 months before the Region Leadership
Conference. Reports should not be submitted that evaluate ongoing business ventures. An effective business plan
should include the following information:
• Executive Summary. Provides a brief synopsis of the key points and strengths included in the plan. Convinces the
reader to read the rest of the report.
• Company Description. Includes the basic details of the business. Provides an overview of the business, its location,
and its legal structure and organization.
• Industry Analysis. Provides an analysis of the larger industry to which the business will belong. Analyzes key trends
and players in the industry. Demonstrates an understanding and awareness of external business conditions.
• Target Market. Provides a brief overview of the nature and accessibility of the target market.
• Competitive Analysis. Includes an honest and complete analysis of the business’ competition. Demonstrates an
understanding of the business’ relative strengths and weaknesses.
• Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy. Demonstrates how the business’ product or service will be marketed and sold.
Includes both strategic and tactical elements of the marketing and sales approach.
• Operations. Provides an overview of the way the business will operate on a day-to-day basis. Includes production
processes, physical facility reviews, utilization of technology, and processes followed to ensure delivery of products
or services.
• Management and Organization. Describes the key competitors in the new business venture. Identifies the human
resources the business can draw upon either as part of the management team, employee pool, consultants,
directors, or advisers and the role each will play in the business’ development. Discusses compensation and
incentives and details decision-making processes.
• Long-term Development. Gives a clear vision for where the business will be in three, five, or more years.
Demonstrates an honest and complete evaluation of the business’ potential for success and failure. Identifies
priorities for directing future business activities.
• Financials. Indicates the accounting methodology to be used by the business. Discusses any assumptions made in
projecting future financial results. Presents projections honestly and conservatively.
• Appendix: Includes copies of key supporting documents (e.g., certifications, licenses, tax requirements, codes,
letter of intent or advance contracts, endorsements, etc.

Competitors should incorporate the following aspects in the presentation

• Business Concept and Company Profile
• Marketing Aspects
• Operations and Management Plans
• Financial Documents & Projections
• Risks & Adverse Results
• Long-Term Goals

Business plans must be the original work of competitors only. Business plans developed in a consortium of students
from other chapters are not eligible to be used for this event.

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Community Service Reports must describe one chapter project that serves the community. The project must be in the interest of the
Project community and be designed for chapter participation rather than individual participation. Local chapters are
Rating Sheets: encouraged to perform a wide range of service activities, but to focus on one project in detail for this report.
See pp. 63-64
Reports and presentations must describe chapter activities conducted from the end of the 2025 State Leadership
Conference to the end of the 2026 State Leadership Conference.

Competitors should incorporate the following aspects in the presentation:

• Explain Project Development: Clearly outline the planning process, using a chronological structure and clearly
explained strategies.
• Conduct and Evaluate Research: Show how research was intentionally planned, carried out, and assessed to guide
the project's development.
• Demonstrate Chapter Involvement: Show what percentage of chapter members participated and provide clear,
measurable evidence of member engagement and contribution.
• Show Meaningful Impact: Demonstrate that the project created a lasting and dynamic change within the school or
community, with strong potential to continue or grow.
• Highlight Promotion and Recognition: Share how the project was promoted or recognized through multiple
channels by the school and/or community.
• Reflect and Recommend: Provide an evaluation of the project’s outcomes along with thoughtful recommendations
for future improvement if the project were to be repeated.
Local Chapter Annual Reports and presentations must describe chapter activities conducted from the end of the 2025 State Leadership
Business Report Conference to the end of the 2026 State Leadership Conference. Projects used for other FBLA reports may be
Rating Sheet: included.
See pp. 95-96
Competitors should incorporate the following aspects in the presentation:
• Outline the Program of Work and Chapter Activities: Explain the chapter’s program of work and summarize the
year’s activities in a clear, chronological format. Connect each activity to chapter goals and objectives.
• Describe Member-Focused Activities: Highlight chapter efforts that support members in the areas mentioned in
the rating sheet.
• Describe Community and State/National Service: Include service initiatives that benefit others, as mentioned in
the rating sheet.
• Summarize Conferences and Recognition: Provide details about these areas listed in the rating sheet

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 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Pre-judged Report Rating Sheet

Points
Expectation Item Not Demonstrated Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Earned
Project has specific goals and Project is not a Community Project has specific goals OR Project has specific goals Project has quantitatively
provides service to the Service Project provides service to the AND provides service to the defined goals and indicates
community and its citizens community and its citizens community and its citizens future activities or steps that
but not both could be taken to further the
work started
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Describe research into No evidence of school Research was completed but Research clearly completed Research was planned,
school and/or community and/or community research not clearly outlined and clearly outlined executed, and evaluated
needs 0 1-8 9-12 13-15
Describe planning, No evidence of planning, Planning, development, OR Planning, development, and Planning, development, and
development, and development, or implementation explanation implementation implementation
implementation of project implementation of project is missing activities/steps are clearly activities/steps are
described described and rationale for
types of activities is given
0 1-9 10-16 17-20
Show evidence of publicity No evidence of publicity Information about publicity Project was recognized Project was recognized in
received received was written in the report but within the school and/or more than one way by the
no evidence of publicity is community school and/or community
available
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Report benefits to and School and/or community Project was completed and Project created tangible Project impacted the school
degree of impact on the impact is not addressed served a purpose results that benefited the and/or community to a level
school and/or community school and/or community that something has
dynamically changed and the
project should continue
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Evaluate the project No evidence of project Project was evaluated Project was evaluated and Project was evaluated and
evaluation is provided the evaluation was assessed recommendations for
change were given
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Report Format
Format and design a business Does not format document Inconsistent formatting, Consistent formatting Utilizes full bleed, effective
report excessive white space, throughout the report use of space, related defined
and/or unrelated graphics graphics, and consistent
and/or photos formatting
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Include correct grammar, 5 or more grammar, 3-4 grammar, punctuation, No more than 2 grammar, No more than 1 grammar,
punctuation, and spelling punctuation, or spelling or spelling errors punctuation, or spelling punctuation, or spelling
errors errors error
0 1-2 3-4 5
Guideline Protocols
Adherence to competitive Competitor(s) did not follow Execution Aligned with Guidelines: (All criteria must be met)
event guidelines guidelines  Report was submitted as PDF
 Links or QR codes were not used (unless in citations)
 Report was 17 pages or under
 Report followed the sequence of the rating sheet & formatted for 8 ½”x 11” paper
 Cover page with all criteria listed, table of contents included, all pages are numbered
0 10

Report Total (100 max)

Judge’s Comments:

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Presentation Rating Sheet

Points
Expectation Item Not Demonstrated Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Earned
Describes project No evidence of project Project development is Project development is Project development is
development and strategies development or strategies explained briefly; very limited clearly outlined. More than clearly outlined. Strategies
used to implement project presented strategies are utilized one strategy is outlined are chronological and clearly
explained
0 1-9 10-16 17-20
Describes research into No evidence of school Research was completed but Research clearly completed Research was planned,
school or community needs and/or community research not clearly outlined and clearly outlined executed, and evaluated
0 1-8 9-12 13-15
Appropriate level of chapter Chapter involvement is not Participation was limited to The project effort was clearly Over 75% or more of chapter
member involvement in explained 25% of chapter members a chapter project and members participated and
project participated in by 50% of clear evidence is provided of
chapter members the impact
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Degree of impact on the School and/or community Project was completed and Project created tangible Project impacted the school
community and its citizens impact is not addressed served a purpose results that benefited the and/or community to a level
school and/or community that something has
dynamically changed, and the
project should continue
0 1-9 10-16 17-20
Evidence of publicity No evidence of publicity Information about publicity Project was promoted/ Project was promoted/
received received was written in the report but recognized within the school recognized in more than one
no evidence of publicity is and/or community way by the school and/or
available community
0 1-2 3-4 5
Evaluation of project No evidence of project Project was evaluated Project was evaluated and Project was evaluated and
effectiveness evaluation is provided the evaluation was assessed the team has created
recommendations for
change should the project be
repeated
0 1-2 3-4 5
Presentation Delivery
Statements are well- Competitor(s) did not appear Competitor(s) were Presentation flowed in logical Presentation flowed in
organized and clearly stated prepared prepared, but flow was not sequence logical sequence; statements
logical were well organized
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Consistently displays Did not demonstrate any of Demonstrated 1-2 of the Demonstrated 3 of the listed Demonstrated all skills,
confidence, poised body the listed skills listed skills (confidence, body skills (confidence, body enhancing the overall
language, engaging eye language, eye contact, or language, eye contact, or presentation
contact, and effective voice voice projection) voice projection)
projection 0 1-2 3-4 5
Demonstrates the ability to Does not respond to Provides incomplete and Responds accurately and Responds confidently with
effectively answer questions questions or responses are unclear answers that show clearly to most questions, clear, accurate, and
completely off-topic limited understanding showing adequate thoughtful answers that
understanding enhance the overall
presentation
0 1-6 7-8 9-10
Presentation Protocols
Adherence to competitive Competitor(s) did not follow Execution Aligned with Guidelines: (All criteria must be met)
event guidelines guidelines  Used only allowable technology devices (sizing specs followed; maximum of two, with
only one facing judges at a time)
 Presentation aligned with the assigned topic
 Maintained professional boundaries during set-up time (no interaction with judges)
 Did not leave materials behind after the presentation
 Links or QR codes were displayed appropriately (not clicked or scanned by judges)
 Avoided use of food or live animals
0 10

Presentation Subtotal (110 max)

Penalty Points Official Dress violation: -5 Failing to report on time -10 Total Penalty: -

Total Points (110 max)

Judge’s Comments:

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