National Business Honor Society
Promoting excellence in secondary school business programs
Promoting Involvement, Leadership, and Achievement
Are you looking for a way to honor and recognize outstanding students in your business education program? The National Business Honor Society (NBHS) is the perfect way to bring greater recognition to your students and your business education program.
By starting an NBHS chapter, you can promote and recognize your students' academic achievement in secondary-level business education.
Questions? Contact us at NBHS@NBEA.org
Chapter Dues & Fees
Start-up costs: $200 Chapter Application Fee + $149 per business teacher. All business teachers are required to maintain an active, continuous NBEA membership.
Annual cost: $120 Chapter Renewal (beginning July 1, 2026) + $149 per business teacher, due October 1 each year.
Elevate Your Students and Program
The National Business Honor Society is the premier way to provide national recognition to outstanding students and bring greater visibility to your secondary business education program.
National Recognition
Honor student excellence in business education at the highest level, distinguishing their academic record.
Program Visibility
Elevate your business education program within your school, attracting new students and increasing community support.
Professional Affiliation
NBHS is an official division of NBEA, connecting your school to a national network of professional standards and resources.
Key Requirements
Students: A high school junior or senior who has completed or is currently enrolled in a third business course, and maintains a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.5 business course GPA.
Schools: Any public or independent secondary school with a business curriculum reflective of the National Standards for Business Education.
NBHS Virtual Events
Throughout the year, we host virtual events for both prospective and active chapters. Join an Informational Session to ask questions about the application process, or attend a New Chapter/Advisor Workshop for fresh ideas on running a successful NBHS chapter.
View a list of NBHS events and information sessions.
Can't make any of those dates? Watch our latest recorded informational session below for a comprehensive overview of the NBHS program and application process.
Starting a Chapter
- Review the Start-up Kit.
- Create your local chapter bylaws using the sample chapter bylaws as a starting point.
- Complete the charter application online.
- Pay the charter application fee and teacher membership fees. Once your application is submitted online, NBEA staff will email you regarding outstanding invoices for chapter and teacher membership.
In times when business education programs are closing due to funding cuts, an NBHS chapter is an ideal way to bring more life, promotion, and added value to your program.
Approval procedures are held twice per year. New charter applications must be received by October 1 or February 1. Please allow up to two months for review. If there are any discrepancies with your application, you will be notified, and all discrepancies must be resolved within 30 days or the application will not be approved.
Active Chapters: Resources
Annual Renewal
Active NBHS chapters and their affiliated business teachers must renew their memberships annually. You can renew in one of two ways:
- Rapid Renewal Form — complete this form to request a single invoice that includes chapter dues and all teacher dues.
- Individual Login — each teacher logs in to renew. The chapter advisor must renew both the chapter and their own individual membership. (Username and password required.)
Payment must be enclosed with the renewal invoice by October 1 of each renewal year. All business teachers at the chapter's school must be active, paid NBEA members. Purchase orders for renewal fees are not accepted.
Important Notice: The NBHS (NBEA) mailing address changed on February 2, 2025 to:
National Business Education Association (NBEA)
1763 Columbia Rd NW, Ste 175, PMB 699137