Monday, April 20, 2026

FBLA Wins Awards at State Contest

The Chadron High Future Business Leaders of America attended the annual State Leadership Conference in Kearney, NE on April 16-18, 2026.  To start the conference, students were motivated as they listened to the keynote speaker, Timmy the Dreamer and attended a variety of workshops.  But most importantly, Chadron students competed amongst all class levels in many different business competitions.  This conference was attended by over 2,300 students and advisors this year. Chadron FBLA traveled with 11 members to the state competition this year, several bringing home honors. 

Award Winners


Career Portfolio

Jaelyn Brown 3rd Place 

out of 32 students    (National Qualifier)


Intro to Marketing Concepts

Matthew Sorenson - 4th Place 

out of 229 students   (National Qualifier)


Agribusiness

Jason Hy - Honorable Mention 

Top 4% out of 224 Students


Job Interview 

Jaelyn Brown - Honorable Mention 

Top 4% out of 204 Students


Intro to Business Concepts

Matthew Sorenson - 6th Place

Sweepstakes Award

Entire Chapter Award

Nebraska FBLA Advisor of the Year

Renae Noble











From Left to Right:  Dakota Hutchings, Wesley Margetts, Jaelyn Brown, Graycen O’Donnell, Sadie Chesley, Sam Kahl, Tye Plooster, Matthew Sorenson, Braylon Branson, Jason Hy, and Dallas Hutchings.