BPA Contests

Promotional Photography[V06]

2026 TOPIC:  "Perspective Shift" - Alter the viewer's perspective. Take a familiar scene or object and photograph it from an unconventional angle, perspective, or point of view. The goal is to create an image that challenges how we typically see everyday things.

(100) Fundamental Accounting resources:

(110)Advanced Accounting resources:

(125) Payroll Accounting Resources

Banking & Finance [145]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test) 

Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of the banking industry. This entry-level event tests the student‘s knowledge of bank operations, bank services, loans, credit administration, and customer service. 

Personal Finance [165]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test) 

Members will answer objective questions dealing with concepts and perform calculations related to the financial topics of credit, savings, budgeting, investing, personal income tax, retirement planning, risk management, and insurance. Members will analyze financial scenarios to predict outcomes, advise use of financial instruments, and determine the proper financial planning.

(200) Fundamental Word Processing (previously called keyboarding)

(205) Intermediate Word Processing (formerly Fundamental Word Processing)

(210) Advanced Word Processing 

 Integrated Office Applications [215]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test) 

Evaluate advanced-level skills in information technologies and the integration of software applications. This event includes a separate certification component which will be offered in conjunction with the BPA event at NLC; all members passing this component will receive an industry certification regardless of their overall event placement. The certification offered will be MOS PowerPoint 2019 Associate and upon passing the exam, members will be awarded 50 points to their final score. All persons planning to take a certification test MUST register with Certiport (www.certiport.com) before attending NLC to create their Certiport profile. Members must include their BPA member ID in their Certiport profile when they register online. For more information on the exam, visit: http://www.certiport.com

(230) Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications

(235) Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

220 Basic Office Systems and Procedures

 225 Advanced Office Systems and Procedures

DataBase Applications [ 240]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Access Test) 

Evaluate knowledge of Access database. 

Legal Office Procedures [ 245]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Word and Written Test) 

Evaluate knowledge of legal terminology and skills needed to prepare legal documents and function effectively in a law office. To prepare for this competition, students will need to learn legal terminology independently.

Administrative Support Team [255] 

Description:  The team will function as an office staff to produce a variety of business documents.

Business Law & Ethics [265] 

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test) 

This contest will test the student’s knowledge and skills in the areas of ethics, law, business law, and personal law.

Network Design Team [325]

JUDGED Team (PowerPoint Presentation with Multimedia) 

Analyze existing and planned business environments and develop a strategy for the implementation of a network infrastructure that addresses the business needs of the scenario provided. At state and national level, teams will be presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of their final presentation.

Python Programming [355]

Evaluate knowledge of using the Python Programming Language.

Graphic Design Promotion [410]

JUDGED Individual (PowerPoint Presentation with Multimedia) 

Develop a theme, illustrate the theme in various promotional materials.

2024. TOPIC:  A new dog food company called Champion Dog Food has contacted you to design all of the brand images and packaging for their line of dog food. You will need to create a logo that can be used for all of the brand needs for their company packaging. Along with creating the logo, the company would like you to create a mockup of a dry dog food package, and a wet dog food can.

• Must design a 25 lb. bag of dry food, including the front and back of the package

• Must design the full wrap-around label for a 13 oz. can of wet food

• On the packaging include: barcode, ingredients, manufactured in the USA, and 20% of all profits donated to local animal shelter

Website Design Team[435]

JUDGED Team (PowerPoint Presentation with Multimedia) 

Develop a theme, illustrate the theme in various promotional materials.

2024 TOPIC:  A new restaurant, Game Day Grill, has contracted your team to create a website for them. Your site must include, but is not limited to: menus, online ordering and payment, special event listing, address and contact information, and reservation information.

Podcast Production Team 450]

JUDGED Team (PowerPoint Presentation with Multimedia) 

Demonstrate communication skills in arranging, organizing, and effectively presenting information orally without prior knowledge of the topic.

2024 TOPIC: Create a three to five (3:00 - 5:00) minute podcast about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it will impact Gen Z’s, education and/or the workforce. Consider the ease of using ChatGPT. You could include how education will be affected or how AI will impact employees and employers alike.

option 2 for recording your podcast - use bandlab

Start as a student on the link below.  Can use your school google account to sign in.

Extemporaneous Speech [525]

JUDGED INDIVIDUAL (Blank Notecard) 

Demonstrate communication skills in arranging, organizing, and effectively presenting information orally without prior knowledge of the topic.

TOPIC: The contestant will draw two different business topics and will select either one. The topics may deal with Business Professionals of America, office situations, the business world, etc. The contestant will be provided ten minutes to develop the topic. Notes will be made on the 3 note cards provided by the event proctor. No materials or previously prepared notes will be allowed into the preparation or presentation room with the contestant. The length of the speech will be no less than 2 minutes and no more than 4 minutes.

Ethics and Professionalism  [5400

JUDGED INDIVIDUAL (20 mins prepartaion on 3 notecards, speech 5-7 minutes long on given scenario) 

Explore the application of ethical framworks to various aspects of business today.

Prepared Speech [545]

JUDGED INDIVIDUAL (Typed Speech; Oral Presentation with Visual Aids) 

Demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally.

TOPIC: Each contestant is to select a topic related to business, entrepreneurship, or Business Professionals of America, and develop a 5-7 minute oral presentation.

Presentation Management Individual [555]

JUDGED INDIVIDUAL (PowerPoint Presentation with Multimedia) 

Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation. The contestant shall design a computer-generated multimedia presentation on the assigned topic listed below. The presentation will be no less than 7 and no more than 10 minutes and will be followed by judges’ questions.

2024 TOPIC: Each year 1 out of 10 American college students studies abroad during their undergraduate years. Colleges and universities promote this experience as an opportunity to study while traveling and learning about other cultures. Some colleges/programs even require such an experience for

graduation. Create a presentation that delves into this enriching postsecondary experience.

Topics to consider include but are not limited to:

• Why study abroad

• The positives of studying abroad

• The challenges of studying abroad

• The top destinations

• The costs of studying abroad

• How it can affect credits for graduation

Presentation Management Team [560]

JUDGED Team (PowerPoint Presentation with Multimedia) 

Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation. The contestants shall design a computer-generated multimedia presentation on the assigned topic listed below. The presentation will be no less than 7 and no more than 10 minutes and will be followed by judges’ questions.

2024 TOPIC: Many employees are beginning to question the fairness, enforceability, and legality of non-compete clauses in their employment contracts. Many employees are choosing to ignore their non-compete agreements and taking the risk of their former companies pursuing legal action. Others are choosing to refuse to work for any employer that forces new hires to sign non-compete agreements. Create a presentation that discusses the following concept of non-compete clauses.

Things to consider but are not limited to:

• What are the pros and cons of non-compete agreements?

• Do you believe they are fair? Feasible?

• What role (if any) should non-compete agreements have in a modern workforce?

Health Administration Procedures [610]

Description:  Evaluate knowledge of medical terminology and skills needed to prepare medical documents and function effectively in a medical office. Tests are written using AHDI guidelines and Taber’s or Dorland’s medical dictionaries. (formerly medical office)

Health Administration Leadership/Special Topics [6155

JUDGED INDIVIDUAL (PowerPoint Presentation with Multimedia) 

Description:  Demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally on the provided health topics.

Topic:  Currently, only 27 states grant nurse practitioner full medical autonomy for independent medical practice. Nurse practitioner are advanced level nurses with approximately 6-8 years of additional education and training beyond that of a registered nurse. Your state department of health is considering changing the autonomy they give nurse practitioner within their state and have asked you to present a presentation outlining your recommendation. Do you believe that nurse practitioner should be granted independent autonomy, or should be required to operate under the supervision of a physician? Defend your opinion based upon relevant factual findings.