BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — 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. Sreya Alla represented Bettendorf High School at the conference as the Iowa FBLA State Secretary and competed in the Help Desk event.
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.
Iowa FBLA is fortunate to bring home several top placements and competition finalists. Four students presented in their preliminary rounds and advanced to the Top 15 in their event, securing spots in the finals. Then, at the Awards of Excellence Ceremony on July 2, three students received top honors, earning them national recognition as Top 10 awardees, with two students awarded scholarships by placing in the Top 3.
“We are incredibly proud of all our students who competed at the National Leadership Conference,” said Madison Kraemer, Iowa FBLA Executive Director and State Adviser. “Iowa members truly stood out at the conference this year. Not only in their competitions, but in the way they displayed professionalism, respect, and kindness during their time in Anaheim. We brought our largest group of attendees yet to a conference of 16,000 attendees, and they proved that they have what it takes to make a difference, both on the stage and throughout the conference.”
