Where Students Grow into Leaders
Business Professionals of America gives students across the country the opportunity to develop skills, take on leadership roles, and compete as they prepare for careers in today’s business world. As the premier Career and Technical Student Organization for students in business, information technology, finance, office administration, and related fields, BPA bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience.
BPA celebrates student dedication and achievement through a wide range of recognition programs and financial opportunities. Awards honor leadership, service, and personal growth, while scholarships provide vital support for future academic and career goals.
Recognizes chapters actively involved in community betterment, school improvement, election-year activities, and engaged citizenry.
Promotes BPA’s commitment to environmental awareness and encourages chapter activities for a “Green” society.
Encourages and recognizes chapters for their involvement in developing and promoting safety programs.
Recognizes individual local members for their significant involvement in Service Learning.
Recognizes local chapters for their active involvement and support of Special Olympics.
Recognizes chapters for effective marketing or public relations activities that promote BPA in their school or community.
Recognizes members and advisors for their knowledge of BPA’s history, programs, and activities, motivating continuous learning.
Encourages and recognizes members for successfully recruiting new individuals to BPA.
Recognizes local chapters for their outstanding overall activities and program of work.
Recognizes chapters that significantly increase their membership, strengthening the organization.
Encourages and recognizes state associations for promoting BPA Cares participation and overall state engagement.
Recognizes chapters who have met the requirements of being actively involved in BPA. These chapter have planned programs, an approved budget, elected officers and more.
Recognizes a local chapter advisor for their significant contributions to Business Professionals of America.
Recognizes a local chapter advisor (with five years or less of service) for their significant contributions to BPA.
Recognizes registered alumni (within their first five years of service) for professional achievements and contributions to BPA.
Recognizes student members for their significant contributions to Business Professionals of America.
Recognizes individuals for significant national-level contributions to BPA (formerly OEA).
Recognizes individuals for dedicated efforts to promote CTSOs/BPA or for outstanding service to BPA at the national level.
You can still be part of BPA. If your school or state doesn’t have a chapter, you can join the National Virtual Chapter to enjoy the same programs, recognition, and opportunities as other members.
