Chapters and individuals across the country celebrated National Payroll Week 2019 by educating their communities on the payroll withholding system, donating to charity, requesting proclamations from local government officials, and more. Check out the top payroll heroes who placed in the NPW Contests below:
Chapter Photo Contest
For this contest, chapters were asked to capture the excitement and spirit of NPW in a creative group photo featuring the NPW artwork and smiling chapter members. The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter won first place with their displayed chapter banner, NPW poster, hero masks, and enthusiasm!
First Place – San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Second Place – Silicon Valley Chapter
Third Place – North San Diego County Chapter
Honorable Mention – San Diego Chapter
Online Survey Promotion Contest
The Online Survey Promotion Contest rewards those who go above and beyond to promote APA’s “Getting Paid In America” survey, which provides important data on payroll trends. The 2019 first place winner, the Greater Milwaukee Chapter, shared the survey information online, at chapter meetings, and through local-media.
First Place – Greater Milwaukee Chapter
Second Place – Lisa Moran, CPP, MAT Holdings
Chapter Promotion Contest
NPW merchandise makes promoting payroll fun! The Chicago Chapter won the Chapter Promotion Contest by collectively purchasing over $720 worth of items. All proceeds go towards promoting the payroll industry.
First Place – Chicago Chapter
Second Place – Atlanta Chapter
Third Place – Central Iowa Chapter
Educational Outreach and Community Services
The Educational Outreach and Community Services contest recognizes chapters who volunteer their time and efforts to give back to the community. The first place winner, Hampton Roads Chapter, participated in Money Matters National Education Day by presenting a lesson on paycheck basics and also volunteered to serves meals at a charity event.
First Place – Hampton Roads Chapter
Second Place – Northeast Wisconsin Chapter
Third Place – Alamo Chapter of the APA
Honorable Mention – Atlanta Chapter
Local Government Outreach
Every year, APA chapters support NPW by requesting proclamations from their local government officials. In 2019, the Chicago Chapter received a total of 46 proclamations, earning significant government recognition for the payroll profession as well as first place in the Local Government Outreach contest.
First Place – Chicago Chapter
Second Place – Alamo Chapter of the APA
Third Place – Atlanta Chapter
Local Media Outreach
APA and its chapters use local media outlets to promote NPW and paycheck resources to the community. The Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter won first place by receiving an on-air shout-out from a local radio stations and a special video message from reality TV personality Carson Kressley.
First Place – Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter
Second Place – Alamo Chapter of the APA
Third Place – Greater Milwaukee Chapter
Individual Activity Contest
Payroll professionals can also make an impact by promoting and celebrating National Payroll Week at their workplace. The 2019 winner, David Scorza, CPP, celebrated at ADP through social media and email campaigns, certification promotion, sweet treats, certificates of appreciation, a charity donation, and more.
First Place – David Scorza, CPP, ADP
Second Place – Ansleigh Smith, CPP, Primerica*
Third Place – Danny Schulz, CPP, Kohler Co.
*Employed at Primerica at the time of National Payroll Week. Now employed with Equifax.
NPW National Education Champions
On Money Matters National Education Day, volunteers across the country taught paycheck basics to students preparing to enter the workforce. With a total of 1525 students reached in 2019, volunteers in Region 4 (New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas) have been crowned the NPW National Education Champions.
Congratulations to all the 2019 National Payroll Week contest winners and thank you to all who participated. APA is truly appreciative of the impressive efforts made by participants in the promotion and celebration of National Payroll Week.
Read more about the 2019 NPW accomplishments in the January issue of PAYTECH magazine.
