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 resumes that are submitted by February 1 are eligible for the Statesman level of Torch Awards at the State Leadership Conference. Also, the member that has the most overall points by February 1, will be recognized with a plaque at state.