Purpose

The purpose of the Professional Awards Program is to acknowledge the dedication and service of our supporters.

Submission

Professional Award applications must be submitted using http://www.bpa.org/submit
Applications due March 1.

General Guidelines

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 a chapter or individual to attend the National Leadership Conference to participate in the program and receive the award, except Merit Scholar.
- 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

Advisor of the Year, Emerging Advisor of the Year, Emerging Professional of the Year: A maximum of one (1) individual will be recognized with a plaque on stage at the National Leadership Conference.
Hall of Fame: A maximum of two (2) individuals will be recognized with lifetime memberships and individual plaques on stage at the National Leadership Conference. The names of those recognized will be added to the Hall of Fame plaque displayed at the National Center.
Outstanding Service Award: A maximum of five (5) individuals will be recognized with a plaque on stage at the National Leadership Conference.
Student of the Year: A maximum of one (1) individual from the Secondary and one (1) individual from the Post-Secondary Division will be recognized with a plaque on stage at the National Leadership Conference.

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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.