NASPO and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Strategic School Procurement Challenge!
The NASPO Strategic School Procurement Challenge provided members with the opportunity to develop a strategic procurement plan to solve a real-world issue in your school—such as sourcing sustainable cafeteria food, upgrading classroom technology or increasing local business participation in contracts. Your team will research ethical, sustainable and value-driven procurement strategies and create a detailed written report outlining the problem, proposed solution, implementation approach and expected impact. Then bring your plan to life with a creative media piece that engages and inspires your community.
1st Place
Sarika Jarugumilli, Bhavika Reddy and Saanvi Priya | South Forsyth High School, GA - Receiving $1,500
2nd Place
Aaditi Tiwari and Olivia Varghese | Panther Creek High School, NC - Receiving $1,000
3rd Place
Mariana Pereira, Angelina Anguiano, Mia Soto and Nathalie Urbay | Robert Morgan Senior High, FL - Receiving $500
In addition to the prizes awarded, the top three teams will be recognized on stage during DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thank you to NASPO for supporting this challenge.
*Eligibility to attend DECA ICDC is determined by the chartered association advisor based on their policies. Finalists should consult with their chartered association advisor for eligibility guidelines and gain approval from their chapter advisor to attend the conference.
