Purpose

To recognize registered alumni in good standing who made their mark as professionals and contributed to Business Professionals of America within their first five years of service to the Association.

Eligibility

Individuals who have contributed to the national association. To be eligible for the Emerging Professional award the nominator must submit the following information about the nominee:

1. Nomination Form (Below)
2. Narrative review of nominee's supportive contributions to BPA
3. Three letters of support for the nominee
4. Resume for the nominee

Application Guidelines

All nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form. Nominations due March 1. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Nominations must be submitted at http://www.bpa.org/submit.

General Information

NO E-MAIL OR MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All materials submitted become the property of Business Professionals of America and may be used as the National Center deems appropriate. It is not necessary for the individual to attend the National Leadership Conference to participate in the program and receive the award. DO NOT SEND ANY AWARD APPLICATION(S) AS PART OF ANOTHER APPLICATION. AWARDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED WITH TECHNICAL PROJECTS FOR COMPETITIVE EVENTS. EACH AWARD MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY.

Recognition

A maximum of one (1) individual will be recognized with a plaque at the National Leadership Conference for that year.

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Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Business Professionals of America that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible.