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.
