The Torch Awards Program

Business Professionals of America's Torch Awards Program frames and guides a BPA Member's leadership and service to their chapter and community. Students complete activities in the seven Torch categories:

Each activity is worth 5, 10, or 20 points. When a member achieves a certain number of points for each category, his/her advisor and/or Vice President can submit the resume online to be reviewed for recognition. All students completing a satisfactory resume will be rewarded. A member participating in the Torch Awards Program builds a rich resume of service and leadership experience to be proud of.

• Executive Torch Award: Pin and certificate awarded at the local LCHS chapter level. Executive Torch Award requires 10 points in each of the seven Torch categories.

• Diplomat Torch Award: Pin and certificate awarded at the regional level. Must be submitted a week prior to Regional Leadership Conference. The Diplomat Torch Award requires 30 points in each of the seven Torch categories.

• Statesman Torch Award: Pin and certificate awarded at the state level. Must be submitted a week prior to the State Leadership Conference. The Statesman Torch Award requires 50 Points in each of the seven Torch categories.

• Ambassador Torch Award: Pin and certificate awarded at the national level. Must be submitted by April 1st every year. The Ambassador Torch Award requires 70 points in each of the seven Torch categories.