PRINCE FREDERICK, MD - Calvert County Public Schools is proud to recognize Ada Marciniak, a rising junior at Northern High School, for earning 5th place in the nation in Insurance and Risk Management at the 2026 Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, held June 29 through July 2 in San Antonio, Texas. Ada’s national recognition is an outstanding achievement and highlights the strong business, leadership, and career preparation opportunities available to students through FBLA and Career and Technical Education programs across Calvert County Public Schools. The Insurance and Risk Management competition challenged students to demonstrate their understanding of how individuals and organizations identify, evaluate, and manage risk through insurance products and strategic planning. Competitors applied their knowledge of topics including property and liability insurance, health and life insurance, ethical decision-making, and business risk management. Aligned with the Financial Services Career Cluster, the event emphasizes not only learning insurance terminology, but also developing the ability to analyze risk, evaluate business decisions, and understand how organizations protect people, property, and financial assets. “Northern High School is incredibly proud of Ada and the way she represented our school on the national stage,” said Principal Dr. Kevin Simmons. “Earning a fifth-place national finish is an outstanding accomplishment and reflects her dedication, hard work, and exceptional intellect. Ada is an incredible young woman, and we are proud of the commitment to excellence she demonstrates both in and out of the classroom.” 

FBLA competitive events introduce students to a broad range of business concepts and career fields. Students can compete in areas such as finance, insurance and risk management, cybersecurity, economics, healthcare administration, business law, project management, public speaking, technology, and leadership. Ada’s success highlights the wide variety of career pathways students can begin exploring while still in high school. Calvert County Public Schools offers 25 Career and Technical Education pathways across the school system, including the Business Management and Entrepreneurship program available at each comprehensive high school. FBLA is a nationally recognized Career and Technical Student Organization that provides students with opportunities to apply classroom learning through leadership development, competitive events, career exploration, and real-world workforce experiences. Calvert County Public Schools congratulates Ada Marciniak on this outstanding national achievement and applauds her for demonstrating the talent, curiosity, preparation, and professionalism that define tomorrow’s business leaders.