2. Joe Ellis, Interactive Technology Specialist, jellis@bpa.orgjellis@bpa.org Amy Hollingsworth, Director of Strategic Initiatives, ahollingsworth@bpa.orgahollingsworth@bpa.org

3. Formally Special Recognition Awards Rebranded and Updated Three Sections Service Learning Awards Special Recognition Awards Professional Awards

4. Community Action Award Minimum of 100 hours of community service Community Relief Service Awards Minimum of 50 hours OR $500 towards disaster relief Environmental Action/Awareness Awards Three activities aimed at going green Safety Awareness Award Three activities including NOYS Service Learning Award Individual 500 hours and Ambassador Torch Award Special Olympics Awards One activity

5. BPA Marketing & Public Relations Award Qualifying promotional or public relations advancing activity BPA Merit Scholar Award 85% on exam Chapter Activities Award of Excellence Rubric to follow Entrepreneurship Exploration Award Checklist, can’t be place of employment or family business Member Recruiter Award Paid membership, $1000 for top recruiter National Center Capital Improvements Campaign Award Donations

6. Advisor of the Year Award Letter of support from current student Emerging Advisor Award Letter of support from current student Emerging Professional Award Less than five years of service BPA Hall of Fame Award Contribution to national association Outstanding Service Award Promote objective of BPA or provide outstanding service The Professional Cup Award Participation in BPA Cares Programs

7. Submit Online: http://www.bpa.org/submit BPA Custom Site

9. Teach leadership and service Foster an environment that values and encourages leadership and service Recognize leadership and service Strengthen chapters and communities

10. Based on the Torch Ceremony Service and leadership activities in seven categories Activities worth 5, 10, 15 or 20 points Activities tracked in an online résumé Advisor submits when milestones are reached Executive Diplomat Statesman Ambassador Résumés reviewed and recognized by appropriate administrators

11. Easiest to achieve Requires 10 points in each Torch Category Administered by Local Advisor or Local Officers Awarded at the local chapter level Deadline set by Local Advisor

12. Requires 30 points in each Torch Category Awarded at a Regional or State Conference Administered by a Regional or State Official Deadline set by State Advisor Some variance; ask your State Advisor

13. Requires 50 points in each Torch Category Awarded at State Leadership Conference Administered by a State Official Deadline set by State Advisor Some variance, ask your State Advisor

14. Highest Torch Award level Requires 70 points in each Torch Category Awarded at the National Leadership Conference Administered by a National Staff Deadline to submit résumé is March 15 No limit to number of Ambassadors

15. Torch Awards Pin Torch Awards Certificate Honor Reception at NLC Other honors depending on level Ambassador of the Year award at NLC for each division

16. Provide each student with Member ID and Torch Password Help students plan and set goals Provide feedback throughout the year Submit completed résumés using the online system Recognize students who earn the Executive Torch Award (and, sometimes, Diplomat)

17. Participate, lead, be active! Ask your advisor for your member ID and password You can change your password on the BPA Web site http://www.bpa.org/awards/changepass Record activities using the online system Notify your advisor when you have reached enough points for a particular award

18. Set a deadline for Diplomat/Statesman awards Evaluate submitted résumés using the online system Recognize students who have earned Diplomat/Statesman Torch Awards National Staff has the same role, but for Ambassador Awards

19. http://www.bpa.org/awards/torchsystem Students Member ID: ##-####-#### (e.g. 06-0609-0001) Password: Assigned by advisor Local/State Advisors Same user name and password as for the Membership Registration System

20. Available to all users Important Rules for Activities Claim each project/event only once Major projects can be broken into segments Enter activities after their completion Each activity has a limit Start each activity with an action verb Use correct spelling and grammar

21. This function available to local and state advisors Résumés must be submitted online to be eligible Each submitted résumé marked Unreviewed Rejected Approved Approval is final, no other action required Rejected résumés can be edited and resubmitted Applying for a higher award does not require earning a lower award

22. Available to State Advisors and their helpers Each submitted résumé marked as unreviewed until action is taken by State official Use links to see all résumés eligible for an award Use “Display/Export Data” to get list of approved students

23. Torch Awards Handbook http://www.bpa.org/awards/torch Ceremonies Guide Will appear in the upcoming, new Chapter Management Reference BPA Mall http://www.bpamall.org

24. Importing a previous year’s résumé Résumés can be carried over multiple years Only within a division Appointing a student helper Appointing a State Advisor helper or regional administrator

25. Joe Ellis jellis@bpa.org 614-895-7277 x304 Amy Hollingsworth ahollingsworth@bpa.org 614-895-7277 x307