Iowa Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students made their mark at the 2025 FBLA National Leadership Conference from June 29-July 2. FBLA is the nation's largest Career and Technical Student Organization focused on business. Members showcased their exceptional skills and professionalism, earning top placements and recognition among talented students nationwide. The event, held in Anaheim, California, attracted nearly 16,000 of the nation’s top middle and high school students. 179 attendees represented Iowa at the conference and achieved outstanding results, securing several top placements.
FBLA's National Leadership Conference brings together students to compete for scholarships in dozens of competitive events over four days. Students also had the opportunity to engage in learning workshops, network with members, engage in a variety of activities in the Future Leader’s Expo Hall, and explore Anaheim.
Aubrey Rivers, a Junior at Clinton High School, competed nationally in the Business Management category representing the State of Iowa and Clinton High School. She first competed at the district level in Cedar Rapids, and moved on to the State Leadership Conference where she was awarded first place in the state. For her competition she first had to take an assessment and finish within the top ten. Secondly, after she made the top ten, she moved on to the presentation round; where she was given a business scenario, and bested all others by winning the state competition with her presentation and business analysis.
While in California, Aubrey attended leadership workshops, competed within the Business Management Competition, and had countless opportunities to create connections with business, post-secondary schools, and fellow FBLA students from across the nation. Congrats, Aubrey!
FBLA welcomes all students at Clinton High School to join our academic leadership club.