How is the annual BPA theme determined?

The annual BPA theme is determined by the national officer team. This process often involves collaboration and input from various stakeholders within the organization, ensuring that the theme aligns with the goals and mission of BPA for that particular year. The national officer team, being directly involved with the organization's vision and activities, is in a unique position to create a theme that inspires members and reflects the current state of business and technological education. This ability to set the theme provides a cohesive focus for the various activities, competitions, and events throughout the year, helping to unify members under a common objective.

The other processes, such as creating the theme through state advisors or general voting members, would not typically capture the wide-ranging insights and forward-thinking necessary for a national theme. Additionally, themes are not set by the executive board on a five-year cycle, as this would lack the necessary relevance to the immediate needs and trends in the industry that are essential for an engaging annual theme.