National Leadership Conference Judging Information
Volunteer to Make a Difference
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is excited to announce an opportunity for industry professionals to contribute to the success of our upcoming National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Technical Judges and On-Site Judges for our competitive events.
Technical Judges will evaluate participants’ projects remotely, focusing on the technical accuracy, creativity, and overall quality of the work. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in fields such as information technology, finance, marketing, and other business-related areas. Technical scoring is done virtually using our online system. The student submission deadline was April 1.
On-Site Judges will be present at the conference to judge member presentations in their respective competitive events. On-Site Judges will have the opportunity to interact directly with participants, offering guidance and support as they showcase their skills.
When: May 7-11, 2025
Where: Gaylord Palms, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Judges are needed in four-hour increments per the schedule below:
| Date | Round | Block (Central Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 8 | Preliminaries | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thursday, May 8 | Preliminaries | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday, May 9 | Finals | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Complimentary breakfast/lunch, orientation training and support, and onsite garage parking will be provided for all volunteer judges each day.
For more information about being a volunteer judge, contact kwilliams@bpa.org.
