Frequently Asked Questions
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What is BPA?
Business Professionals of America is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration and other related career fields. It allows student all over the country to compete and interact together.
What is BPA Cares?
BPA cares is an aspect of BPA allowing chapter and individuals to be recognized on a national level for outstanding performance in 3 categories; service learning, special recognition, and professional awards.
Why should I participate in BPA Cares?
BPA cares gives you and your chapter an opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for for hard work within BPA as a club, and the community. Many BPA members are already participating in the types of activities that Cares Awards look for so it is worth it to read through the award descriptions and receive recognition for your hard work.
How do I submit my activities toward an award?
Service Learning and Special Recognition award applications except Merit Scholar, Professional Cup and Membership Explosion must be submitted utilizing the online application. Visit the page of the award you want to submit to find the submission link for your individual event or visit our submission page for more information.
When will I get recognized for winning an award?
The prizes and recognition vary by award, but in general winners will receive recognition at the National Leadership Conference. However, you do not need to attend the conference for most of the awards.
May I count one activity towards multiple awards?
Applicants may only count activities once in the BPA Cares Award Program, except when submitting to Service Learning Individual, Chapter Activities Award of Excellence or the Professional Cup Award.
When is the deadline for completing my online application?
Deadlines for submission vary by award category. The Service Learning Awards Program deadline is April 1; the
Special Recognition Awards Program deadline is also April 1; and the
Professional Awards Program deadline is March 1
Special Recognition Awards Program deadline is also April 1; and the
Professional Awards Program deadline is March 1
When may I start counting activities towards an award?
Activities completed between April 2, 2017 and April 1, 2018 (11:59 PM EST) can be counted towards BPA Cares awards.
What kind of activities may I count towards an award?
Each award has different requirements and there are many options for activities, but if you are not sure of where to start, click here for a list of activities that other chapters have used.