Member Challenge-Student Certification Series
BPA has created an online certification series to help prepare new members for success in their BPA membership and to retain existing members through supportive training materials. The series has a goal to help all members succeed in their BPA Membership. It's set up to provide a training source for new and existing members which results in a Trained Pin and a Certificate of Completion.
This year, the State Officers would like to host monthly Zoom Meetings to walk members through each level of the Student Certification Series as a group. Students that complete the Student Certification Series by February 1 will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference.
Tentative Dates for the Zoom Meetings are the following:
- October 14 | 6:30 pm MST | Level 1: Intro and Lesson 1
- November 11 | 6:30 pm MST | Level 1: Lesson 2 and Lesson 3
- December 9 | 6:30 pm MST | Level 2: Lesson 1 and Lesson 2
- January 13 | 6:30 pm MST | Level 2: Lesson 3 and Next Steps
Check the Welcome Back SMORE or your monthly Buddy Chapter Email for the Zoom Link and password.
Chapter Challenge-New Mexico BPA Cares
BPA Cares is a group of engaging projects for chapters that create an opportunity for chapters and members to get recognized at the National, and now state level.
A chapter aligned with the goals and mission of Business Professional of America (BPA) 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 that support the betterment of their community while having the opportunity to receive recognition from the national organization.
NM BPA CARES
The NMBPA State Officers have adopted BPA Cares at the state level this year! Chapters can submit applications in the following categories and get recognized at the State Level. The top three submissions in each category will be recognized at State:
- Service Learning Awards-Community Service Award, Environmental Action/Awareness Award, Safety Awareness Award, Service Learning Individual Award, Special Olympics Award
- Special Recognition Awards-Marketing and Communications Award, BPA Merit Scholar Award, Chapter Activities Award of Excellence, Recruiter of the Year Award
State Merit Scholar
Our officers continue to support the New Mexico 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 score a minimum score will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony.
The Merit Scholar test is given during Open Testing Events for the State Leadership Conference.
Honorary Member
Do you know a community member or staff member who has supported your local BPA Chapter? Make sure to nominate them for Honorary Member!
Each chapter can nominate ONE Honorary Member each year!
Applications are due January 15 and the winner will be announced at SLC.
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!
Each chapter can nominate ONE Member of the Year each year!
Applications are due January 15 and the winner will be announced at SLC.
Torch Award Challenges
Remember that the member that earns the most Torch Award points by state will be recognized on stage. Deadline to apply for the Statesman Award at State is February 1.
- Statesmen Ambassador of the Year-Member with the highest overall Torch Points at State.
- Torch Awards Information