Front row from the left are Chelsea Williams, Moises Hernandez, Cameron Worthy, Karim Devries, Aryanna Buchanan, and Jodi Dyer; Back row from the leftare Christian Scott, Mayah Ross, Kaia Dolor, Aaron Dozier Jr., Ariyah White, Samantha White, and Jakai Yancey
The University of West Georgia’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate chapter returned from the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Las Vegas, Nevada with one of its strongest performances in chapter history.
Competing against students from institutions across the country, UWG members claimed a national championship, seven top-ten competitive event finishes, two national chapter awards, individual excellence honors, and capped the year with the conclusion of a historic national officer term. The conference, themed “Make Your Mark,” brought together more than 1,400 students to compete, network, and prepare for professional careers.
The results solidify UWG’s Richards College of Business as home to one of the premier collegiate FBLA chapters in the nation.
National Chapter Awards
• Hollis & Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter of Merit Award
• Outstanding Chapter Award
National Competitive Events:
National Champion
• Karim Devries — Public Speaking
3rd Place
• Christian Scott — Impromptu Speaking
4th Place
• Kaia Dolor, Mayah Ross & Christian Scott — State of Chapter Presentation 6th Place
• Aryanna Buchanan — Foundations of Marketing
8th Place
• Chelsea Williams — Foundations of Management
9th Place
• Aryanna Buchanan — Community Service Project
10th Place
• Christian Scott & Karim Devries — Business Presentation
National Individual Award Recipients
Georgia Businessperson of the Year
• Jodi Dyer
Gold Excellence Award
• Christian Scott
Bronze Excellence Award
• Kaia Dolor
2025-26 National Officer
Kaia Dolor concluded her term as National Vice President of Communication for the 2025–26 academic year at the conference. National Officers serve as ambassadors to advisers, alumni, and the business community, representing FBLA Collegiate at every level of the organization. Dolor is the first student from the University of West Georgia to serve in a national officer role. Her responsibilities during the year included managing FBLA Collegiate’s social media ambassador program, producing monthly team summary reports, and representing the organization at the national level.
“We came to Las Vegas to make our mark, and that’s exactly what we did. Our success at this conference showcases what UWG FBLA Collegiate looks like at its best. We are grateful for the opportunity to represent UWG on the national stage, and even more excited about what comes next. The Richards College of Business sets a standard of excellence, and our members didn’t just meet it. They raised it. Go West, Go Wolves!”
— Christian E. Scott, President, UWG FBLA Collegiate
