STAR Events
Students Taking Action with Recognition
STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and occupational preparation.
STAR Events compete at the state level and the national level. Only the on-line events do not compete at the state level. They submit directly to national level.
FCCLA awards recognition to all state STAR Event participants.
Gold Medal (90 – 100) Silver Medal (70 – 89.99) Bronze Certificate (1 – 69.99)
If you are looking for information about how to compete, read through the two tip buttons on the left.
PA State STAR Events Guide button takes you to the events that are only held in our state.
These do not lead to competition on the national level.
These do not lead to competition on the national level.
National STAR Events Guide button takes you to the National Affiliation Portal.
The adviser or member needs to log in and then look under the Resource tab.
A brief description of the National STAR Events Guide is posted on the National STAR Events webpage.
The adviser or member needs to log in and then look under the Resource tab.
A brief description of the National STAR Events Guide is posted on the National STAR Events webpage.
List of STAR Events:
Baking and Pastry
Career Investigation
Chapter in Review Display
Chapter in Review Portfolio
Chapter Service Project Display
Chapter Service Project Portfolio
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
Entrepreneurship
Event Management
Fashion Construction
Fashion Design
Focus on Children
Food Innovations
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Interior Design
Interpersonal Communications
Job Interview
Leadership
National Programs in Action
Nutrition and Wellness
Parliamentary Procedure
Personal Finance
Professional Presentation
Promote and Publicize FCCLA
Public Policy Advocate
Repurpose and Redesign
Say Yes to FCS Education
Sports Nutrition
Sustainability Challenge
Teach or Train
Teaching Strategies
Online STAR Events (Does not compete at the state level):
Digital Stories for Change
FCCLA Chapter Website
Instructional Video Design
Red Talks on Education
Pennsylvania State STAR Events:
PA Cake Decorating
PA Food Art
PA Knife Skills
PA Menu Planning
PA Table Service
To compete in STAR Events at PA State Leadership Conference, members must have FCCLA national and state dues paid through the National FCCLA Affiliation Portal by December 15th.
If you have questions or concerns about STAR Events, please contact the STAR Events Team: STAREvents@pafccla.org
FROM THE CEAT COMMITTEE:
Thank you to all advisers, administrators, parents, and students who assisted with STAR Events at State Leadership Conference. STAR Events are successful because of all the wonderful volunteers who give their time during the conference. Here are comments from the members:
STAR Events were an amazing experience!
FCCLA is the thing I look forward to the most every year!
I gained a feeling of unity and pride in FCCLA.
I feel participating in a STAR Event allowed me to grow and break out of my comfort zone.
My STAR Events project gave me the opportunity to help teens with a very serious issue.
Information for STAR Events Evaluators:
Evaluation teams are composed of adults who are selected for their expertise in a specific event area. Business and Industry provide some of the evaluators. All volunteer evaluators are greatly appreciated. To volunteer to evaluate, fill in the 2025 PA FCCLA Evaluator Participation Form. For more information open the 2025 Evaluator Invitation.
Competitive Events Team
The PA STAR Events Team is to serve as a support system for the PA FCCLA STAR Events Program. This support includes being knowledgeable about both state and national STAR Events, assisting with STAR Events at the State Leadership Conference, and providing direction for the future of STAR Events. For more information, please contact STAREvents@pafccla.org.