STAR Events
Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events are Competitive Events in which members compete at the regional/district, state, and national levels. Students are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. STAR Events allow students to compete individually or as a team. There are more than 30 STAR Events students can choose to compete in, all of which recognize participants who demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities to actively identify an issue concerning families, careers, or communities, research the topic, and develop and implement a project to advocate for positive change.
STAR Events FAQs
How do I find the Guidelines?
National FCCLA STAR Events Guidelines and Rubrics are available to all active chapters in the National FCCLA Portal. Chapter Advisers will need to login to their Portal. Then, click on the "Resources" tab and located them under the "Competitive Events" section. Only AFFILIATED chapters will have access to these documents after November 1st of each year.
Who can participate in STAR Events?
All affiliated FCCLA members are eligible to participate in STAR Events.
Middle School members will compete in Level 1 .
High School members in 9th & 10th grade will compete in Level 2.
High School members in 11th & 12th grade will compete in Level 3.
What types of STAR Events are available?
There are numerous STAR Events covering a wide range of topics, including culinary arts, early childhood education, fashion design, public speaking, and more. Each event has specific guidelines and criteria for evaluation. Click here for a list of STAR Events and their descriptions from the National FCCLA website.
What are the levels of competition in STAR Events?
STAR Events typically have three levels of competition: region, state, and national. Participants must qualify at each level to advance to the next. The state-level competition occurs at the State Leadership Conference, and the top two competitors in each level advance and have the opportunity to compete at the National Leadership Conference.
What do the winners of STAR Events receive?
Winners of STAR Events receive recognition at the region, state, and national levels. Awards may include medals, certificates, scholarships, and the opportunity to present their projects at the National Leadership Conference.
Can members compete in more than one STAR Event?
Per Georgia FCCLA Guidelines, Georgia FCCLA members can only compete in one STAR Event each year. This includes Online STAR Events and region/state STAR Events. Chapters may only submit one individual/team per level of competition.
How does STAR Events benefit students?
Participating in STAR Events helps develop valuable skills such as public speaking, project management, and critical thinking. It also provides opportunities for scholarships and enhances your college and career readiness, making students stronger candidates for future endeavors.
Does your student know which STAR Event is best for them?
Abigayle Thompson, Georgia FCCLA Vice President of Competitive Events, created a Which STAR Event is best for you? Quiz.!
Click here to complete the quiz!