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Virtual Events, Real Recognition

Virtual Competitions & NLC National Showcase

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Compete from Anywhere

Virtual Competitions are National-level events open to all BPA student members—no regional or state qualifiers required.

These events are perfect for students who want to compete nationally but can’t attend in person due to budget or school limitations. All competition submissions are online. Top entries will be invited to showcase their work live at the National Leadership Conference (NLC).

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Deadline for Registration: December 1 11:00 pm E.T.

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Open to Individuals or Teams for All Divisions

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No Limit Entries per Chapter

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Virtual Competition Categories

Each one is designed to challenge members in different areas—from creative media and coding to entrepreneurship and leadership—offering real-world experiences that encourage innovation, collaboration, and professional growth from anywhere.

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(V01) Virtual Multimedia and Promotion individual
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:22 am
(V01) Virtual Multimedia and Promotion individual | Individual
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Competitors create a multimedia promotional piece that highlights a BPA program.
(V02) Virtual Multimedia and Promotion Team
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V02) Virtual Multimedia and Promotion Team | Team
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Teams collaborate to produce a multimedia campaign promoting a BPA topic.
(V03) Virtual Game Development
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V03) Virtual Game Development | Team
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Teams design and develop a functional software solution that solves a real-world problem.
(V04) Virtual Web Application
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V04) Virtual Web Application | Team
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Competitors create a fully functional and visually appealing web application.
(V05) Virtual Mobile Applications
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V05) Virtual Mobile Applications | Individual
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Participants design and develop a mobile app that provides a useful service.
(V06) Virtual Promotional Photography
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V06) Virtual Promotional Photography | Individual
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Competitors capture a high-quality promotional photograph.
(V07) Virtual Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V07) Virtual Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics | Individual
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Students analyze digital security threats and perform forensic tasks.
(V08) Virtual Start-Up Enterprise
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V08) Virtual Start-Up Enterprise | Team
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Teams develop and pitch a business start-up concept.
(V09) Virtual Financial Portfolio Investment
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V09) Virtual Financial Portfolio Investment | Team
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Teams collaborate on financial portfolio management strategies.
(V10) Virtual Branding
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V10) Virtual Branding | Team
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Competitors develop a cohesive brand identity.
(V11) Virtual 2D Animation
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V11) Virtual 2D Animation | Team
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Teams produce an original 2D animated short.
(V12) Virtual Social Media Marketing Campaign
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V12) Virtual Social Media Marketing Campaign | Team
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Participants plan and execute a creative social media campaign.
(V13) Virtual Esports
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V13) Virtual Esports | Team
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Teams compete in an online gaming environment.
(V14) Virtual Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V14) Virtual Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making | Team
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Competitors analyze complex ethical scenarios.
(V15) Virtual Interview and Digital Portfolio Design
Deadline for Submission: April 9, 2026 8:24 am
(V15) Virtual Interview and Digital Portfolio Design | Individual
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Students prepare a professional digital portfolio.
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