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BPA Merit Test 2021
by Leah Werth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| National BPA Board of Trustees | Group of educators, organization and community leaders, and industry professionals comprised of 13 voting members and two non-voting ex-officio members. Manages all affairs of BPA |
| State Association Advisory Council (SAAC) | Collaborates to improve programs and support and facilitate the implementation of programs, policies, and activities as established by the Board of Trustees |
| Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC) | Liason between advisors and trustees. To promote objectives, monitor competitions, and ensure their State Association is informed of Workplace Skills Assessment Program guidelines. |
| National Business Advisory Council (NBAC) | Offer guidance on the future of industry in order to assist with development of programs. Membership is based on recommendations |
| Webinar Series | Made to educate, train, and inform members. Found at |
| Diplomat Torch Award | Local, Regional, or State |
| Executive Torch Award | Local chapter level |
| Torch Awards Program | Recognizes outstanding actively involved members on the local, regional, state, and national levels. |
| Torch award levels and points | Executive- 10 pts Diplomat- 30 pts Statesman- 50 pts Ambassador- 70 pts |
| Statesman Torch Award | State Level |
| Ambassador Torch Award | National Level |
| Torch Award Categories | Leadership, Service, Cooperation, Knowledge, Friendship, Love, Hope, Faith, and Patriotism |
| BPA Cares | This award program allows students to receive recognition at the national level for engaging in worthwhile projects. |
| Service Learning Award | Community Service, Envionmental Action/Awareness, Safety Awareness, Service Learning Individual, Social Justice, and Special Olympics Awards |
| Special Recognition Awards | BPA Marketing and Public Relations, BPA Merit Scholar, Chapter Activities Award of Excellence, Recruiter of the Year, Member Explosion, Social Media, and the Professional Cup Awards |
| Professional Awards Program | Advisor of the Year Award, Emerging Advisor Award, Emerging Professional Award, Hall of Fame Award, Outstanding Service Award, and Student of the Year Award |
| Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) | process through which BPA prepares students to assess their real-world business skills and problem-solving abilities in 6 categories |
| 6 Categories of WSAP | Finance; Buisness Administration; Management Information Systems; Digital Communication & Design; Management, Marketing, & Communication; and Health Administration |
| Virtual Competitive Events | 10 events with no qualification requirements, National Level only |
| Student Certification Series | Enhanced certification series for all members to make sure they get the most out of BPA |
| Special Olympics | Official Service Organization for members participating in BPA |
| Divisions of BPA | Middle Level, Secondary, and Post-secondary Divisions |
| November 1 | Membership processed by this date will ensure chapters receive all communications from BPA, ensure early processing |
| February 15 | Registrations recieved by this date will be eligible for competition at the National Leadership Conference |
| Future Location 2021 | Orlando Florida |
| Future Location 2022 | Dallas, TX |
| Future Location 2023 | Anaheim, CA |