Welcome to the Michigan BPA
Resource Hub!

The Michigan BPA Resource Hub is meant to be a tool for members to access information dedicated to competitions, new chapters, membership engagement, learning & skill-building, and community & support. This hub compiles pages for each topic, which can be accessed through the links below. We encourage members to utilize these resources to achieve success in all aspects of BPA, with the hope that the information provided will address common questions and offer valuable insights throughout the BPA year.

Competitive Events Resources
Learning & Skill Building Resources
Membership Engagement Resources
Community & Support Resources
New Chapter Resources
Membership Recruitment Rush Week

Competition Dates for the secondary division

Regional Leadership Conferences: 

  • Region 1: January 8, 2027

  • Region 2: December 11, 2026

  • Region 3: December 11, 2026

  • Region 4: January 8, 2027

  • Region 5: January 15, 2027

  • Region 6: December 14, 2026

  • Region 7: December 15, 2026

  • Region 8: January 7, 2027

State Leadership Conference (Grand Rapids, MI): March 18-21, 2026

National Leadership Conference (Denver (Aurora), CO): May 5-9, 2027

Submission Deadlines 

  • NLC Trading Pin Deadline: November 19, 2026

  • Barbara Chambers Outstanding Advisor Award: January 13, 2027

  • Chapter of the Year Application: January 13, 2027

  • Community Involvement Award Application: January 13, 2027

  • Michigan BPA Scholarship: January 13, 2027

  • State Executive Council Application: January 13, 2027

  • Statesman Torch Awards: January 13, 2027

  • BPA Cares Awards Deadline: March 15, 2027

  • Ambassador Torch Awards Deadline: Initial review: March 1, 2027 | Final submission: March 15, 2027

  • National BPA Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2027