Each year, the American Payroll Association gives its local chapters an opportunity to share their successes in the Annual Chapter Contests. These four contests serve as a tool for chapters to self-evaluate their operations and also help the APA stay “in the know” with all its chapters’ accomplishments. In 2019, a total of 22 chapters won an award and received national recognition during the 37th Annual Congress. Learn more about each contest below:
Chapter of the Year Contest (COTY)
This prestigious contest recognizes up to 12 chapters for their growth and accomplishments in different categories, including one champion “Chapter of the Year”. The contest questionnaire, recently updated by the APA’s Board of Advisors, can be found here. Entries are due February 5, 2020.
2019 1st Place Winner: Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter
Chapter Pictorial Contest
All APA chapters are encouraged to create a PowerPoint pictorial of their activities from the past year to display at the Annual Congress. This contest recognizes the best and most creative chapter pictorials. Entries are due February 21, 2020. Learn more here.
2019 1st Place Winner: Alamo Chapter of the APA
Best Chapter Website Contest
This contest recognizes chapters that effectively maintain a high-quality website to keep their members informed and engaged. Entries are due February 21, 2020. Learn more here.
2019 1st Place Winner: Alamo Chapter of the APA
Best Statewide or Regional Meeting Contest
This contest awards chapters for executing well-planned and cohesive payroll conferences in their state or region. Entries are due February 21, 2020. Learn more here.
2019 1st Place Winner: Tennessee Statewide Payroll Conference, “Payroll and All that Jazz”
Chattanooga Chapter, East Tennessee Chapter of the APA, Greater Nashville Chapter, and Memphis Chapter
Winners for the 2020 Annual Chapter Contests will be announced on May 6 at the 38th Annual Congress.
Chapter Leaders Blog Spotlight:
“25 Years and Counting – Ohio Chapters Celebrate a Milestone Seminar”
The Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Chapter and the Miami Valley Chapter recently celebrated the 25th Anniversary of their collaborative Wage & Hour seminar. Read about their event and its growth over the years on the Chapter Leaders Blog!
Julianna Hunt is Chapter Relations Coordinator for the APA.