Special Recognition & Scholarships

CHAPTER AWARDS AND RECOGNITION – DUE FEBRUARY 1

Chapter of Distinction Award.  Every chapter is encouraged to participate in the Chapter of Distinction award.  This award is designed to identify quality CTSO chapters in the state and to help reach the highest level possible.

Each level is designed to give chapters a benchmark for success and future improvement, leading to stronger chapters and more prepared students. Chapters that complete the Chapter of Distinction application are eligible to apply for the Business Cup Award.  Both applications are in one form for your convenience.

Business Cup Award .  Any chapter that has completed the Chapter of Distinction Award is eligible to apply for the Business Cup Award. This award showcases the exemplary accomplishments of a chapter, including but not limited to, membership growth, community service, leadership development and more.

All applications will be reviewed by a committee and the top chapter will receive the NMAA banner to hang in their school.

BPA Chapter of Distinction and Business Cup Applications
Past Winners

TORCH AWARDS PROGRAM-STATESMEN DUE FEBRUARY 1

The Business Professionals of America’s Torch Awards Program is designed to promote professionalism and leadership in both career development and personal growth. Students complete activities in the seven Torch categories--Leadership; Service; Cooperation; Knowledge; Friendship; Love, Hope, Faith; and Patriotism–then log their activities in an online Torch Résumé.

• Torch Awards Information

OFFICER CHALLENGES

Please click on the appropriate link to apply for each Officer Challenge. All challenges are due by January 15, unless otherwise stated.

• State Merit Scholar

  • Our Member Challenge will be the Merit Scholar Test at the State Level. Members will have the opportunity to take the Merit Scholar Test at the State Level. The member with the highest score and fastest time will receive a plaque. Members that reach a certain level will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony.

    We will host monthly Zoom Meetings to go over items for the test at State.

    Tentative Zoom Meeting Dates

    • October 13-Intro of Officer Challenge-Show BPA Fact Sheet-Basic BPA Facts
      • Meeting Recording
      • Powerpoint Slides
    • November 15-Advanced BPA Facts
      • Meeting Recording
      • Powerpoint Slides
    • December 1-NMBPA Facts
      • Meeting Recording/Kahoot Game Recording
    • January 19-Super Review Kahoot
• Chapter Scrapbook Challenge
  • Our Chapter Challenge will bring back the Scrapbook Challenge! Scrapbooks will be displayed during the Campaign Rally and Voting Delegates from each chapter will vote on their favorite when they place their votes for officers.
  • Guidelines and Details
• Honorary Member
  • Do you know a community member or staff member that has supported your local BPA Chapter? Make sure to nominate them for Honorary Member! Applications will be due in January and the winner will be announced at SLC.
  • Guidelines and Details
• Most Valuable Member/Member  of  the  Year
  • Advisors, do you have a BPA Member that goes above and beyond for your chapter? Nominate them for NMBPA Member of the Year to be recognized at SLC!
  • Guidelines and Details
• Torch Award Challenges
  • Remember that the member that earns the most Torch Award points by state will be recognized on stage. Also, each member that earns the most points in each category will be honored! Get those Torch Awards turned in!
  • Statesmen Ambassador of the Year
  • Torch Category Top Winners
    • Winners will be determined from Torch Award Applications submitted to National BPA by February 1.

SERVICE PROJECT

Ribbons for a Cause

We are excited to bring back our name tag ribbons to raise money for a cause. During state, we will sell $1 ribbons that can be added to members’ name tags and the proceeds will be donated to Soldiers' Angels.

NATIONAL ANTHEM CONTEST-STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

We are looking for two NMBPA members to pre-record the National Anthem to start our State Leadership Conference Opening and Closing Sessions.

All video submissions should be submitted by January 15.

Submit your video HERE.

PIN DESIGN CONTEST-DUE NOVEMBER 10

At the BPA National Conference, students from across the nation trade lapel pins in order to promote camaraderie between the state delegations and highlight their state’s uniqueness. Any student is eligible to enter this contest.

Email to sarah.kinlund@enmu.edu

• Pin Contest Entry Form and Guidelines
• Pin Order Form BPA

BPA CARES PROGRAM

A chapter aligned with the goals and mission of Business Professional of America (BPA) that also has a core value of service. Business Professionals of America recommends chapters become involved in one or more of the BPA Cares programs it offers. Participation in this program means that members are engaging in worthwhile projects while having the opportunity to receive recognition from the national organization.

The BPA Cares Program Webpage

• Service Learning Awards
  • Community Service Award
  • Environmental Action/Awareness Award
  • Safety Awareness Award
  • Service Learning Individual Award
  • Special Olympics Award

• Special Recognition Awards
  • BPA Marketing and Public Relations
  • BPA Merit Scholar Award
  • Chapter Activities Award of Excellence
  • Recruiter of the Year Award
  • Membership Explosion Award
  • Social Media Award
  • The Professional Cup

• Professional Awards
  • Advisor of the Year Award
  • Emerging Advisor of the Year Award
  • Emerging Professional of the Year Award
  • Student of the Year Award
  • Hall of Fame Award
  • Outstanding Service Award