Lincoln Middle, High School Business Professionals of America National Conference 2023

Montana had another outstanding showing at the 2023 National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference which was held in Anaheim, California on April 25-30, 2023. 6503 individuals from 23 state associations and three international countries attended. Montana's delegation represented 62 secondary chapters, 11 middle level chapters and 1 collegiate chapter. Business Professionals of America is the leading Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, health administration and other related career fields. Students and Advisors were also provided the opportunity to receive national certification through Certiport and/or Precision Exams.

Montana BPA was awarded the 2023 Professional Cup for the Secondary Level which is the most prestigious honor a state can receive! This is the third straight year Montana BPA has been recognized. Members attended leadership training workshops, participated in service-learning activities, volunteered and served as interns and competed in the Workplace Skills Assessment Program.

Both Lincoln Middle School & Lincoln High School received the Quality Chapter Distinction award at NLC for

the 2nd year in a row. This award goes to chapters who focus on a well-rounded program by offering different opportunities for the students to experience leadership roles, organize community service events,

fundraise, present and much more. Our chapters were also recognized for their community service efforts with

the annual Highway 200 cleanup in the Fall and Spring, free holiday services (photos & gift wrap), the

fundraising done for the Special Olympics, as well as the annual BPA clothing giveaway that occurs on

Elementary Track Day every year in the gym.

Lincoln had a fantastic showing in the final results of the National BPA competition. Of the six students who competed in National events, four students placed in multiple events in the top 10 of the following events:

1st Place:

Remi Dietz- Lincoln Middle School, National Virtual Event-Promotional Photography

4th Place:

Elijah Barnett Lincoln Middle School, Extemporaneous Speech

5th Place:

Remi Dietz, Lincoln Middle School, Human Resource Exploration

6th Place:

Hailey Smith, Lincoln Middle School, Human Resource Exploration

7th Place:

Elijah Barnett Lincoln Middle School, Entrepreneurship Exploration

8th Place:,

Hailey Smith/Remi Dietz, Lincoln Middle School, Presentation Management Team

Jordyn Zarske- Lincoln Middle School, National Virtual Event-Promotional Photography

Thank you so much to the businesses and individuals who supported our local BPA chapters in achieving their

goals at the National level. These Middle Level and Secondary levels continue to grow in our rural community with your generosity, guidance and support!