Georgia Floyd County 4-H Team Wins the 2026 Varsity LifeSmarts National Championship
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Orlando, FL – The Floyd County 4-H Team was crowned the 2026 Varsity LifeSmarts National Champions in Orlando, Florida. Coached by Phyllis Allee and Abbie Salmon, the winning team consisted of Joe Rutledge (12th grade), Abigail Moon (12th grade), Tabitha Smith (11th grade), Finley Smith (9th grade).
The 2026 LifeSmarts National Championship competition featured 46 teams from 32 states and the District of Columbia vying for the national title. LifeSmarts, a program of the National Consumers League (NCL), continues to provide students with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate today’s complex, global marketplace.
“Congratulations to the Floyd County Georgia 4H students on their victory,” said NCL CEO Sally Greenberg. “Your enthusiasm, knowledge, and teamwork truly blew everyone away. We are beyond proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish next. Way to represent Floyd County, Georgia!”
LifeSmarts has empowered teens for more than 30 years, teaching vital skills like financial literacy to create savvy, market-ready consumers. High schools often miss these life lessons, but LifeSmarts ensures students are ready for college, careers, and independence.
LifeSmarts contributors include Amazon, American Express, CBM Credit Education Foundation, Comcast, Experian, FICO, Gen, JPMorgan Chase, Kenvue, Melaleuca, Meta, SmartNews, and Tide.
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LifeSmarts is a program of the National Consumers League. State coordinators run the programs on a volunteer basis. For more information, visit https://LifeSmarts.org or email lifesmarts@nclnet.org.
