The Riverside chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) recognized student achievement and leadership earlier this week, presenting the local BPA Torch Awards.
The Torch Awards Program highlights a member’s leadership, service, and contributions to their chapter and community.
Students complete activities in seven categories:
- Leadership
- Service
- Cooperation
- Knowledge
- Friendship
- Love
- Hope
- Faith
- Patriotism
Executive Torch Awards are given to students who achieve 10 points in each category and submit their Torch Awards Resume for approval.
This year’s Executive Torch Award recipients included:
- Ashley Roach
- Grady Jenkins
- Victoria Seeley
- Blaine Shoe
- Cruz Parker
- Garrett Mahurin
- Eva Dodds
- Rolissa Foremen
- Abi Strayer
- Madalynn Bower
- Justin Mazariegos
- Madison Parker
- Brayden Moore
- Hayden Sanford
- Garrett Purtee
- Demi Gonzales
- Randi Doyle
- Maggie Beaty
- Dalton Popp
- Adalynn Calaway
- Karly Gillman
- David Gross
- Drake Kleeberger
- Corbin Reed
- Jony Godinez
- Ellie Zwiebel
- Kiara Ryan
- Maria Wick
- A’lyiah Johnson
- Laithen Snyder
- Evelyn Osborne
- Kyle Winfrey
- Gunner Carpenter
- Shaelyn Stewart
- Abby Littlejohn
- Dylan Trimble
- Collin Wren
- Carston Bell
- James Beaty
After the awards ceremony, the new Torch Award recipients and local BPA officers celebrated their accomplishments with an ice cream treat.
