Membership Explosion Award
Purpose
To recognize outstanding chapters who have successfully recruited members to their chapters, adding to the overall strength and size of our organization.
Eligibility
All applicants must be in good standing with Business Professionals of America. This award is open to members of the Middle Level, Post-Secondary and Secondary Divisions. Applicants must have at least 15 registered members in good standing during the previous membership year and experience a minimum of 30% increase from their previous year.
Guidelines & Application
All applications must be submitted utilizing the online application. Submission applications must include all activity descriptions. Partial applications will not be accepted or combined. Do not begin the application online submission form until you have completed all activities.
Qualification Period
Activities completed between August 31, 2017 and February 15, 2018 (11:59 PM EST) can be counted toward this award.
General Information
It is not necessary for the chapter to attend the National Leadership Conference to participate in the program and receive the award.
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 to attend the National Leadership Conference to participate in the program and receive the award.
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
Chapters with the minimum increase will receive a Certificate of Achievement. The top overall chapter in each division with the highest number growth will receive an Award of Achievement and recognition on-stage at the National Leadership Conference and the overall top chapter in each division with the highest percentage growth will receive an Award of Achievement and recognition 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.