Congratulations to the 2026 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 28, 2026

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Congratulations to the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions!

Order of Events

Chapter Climb Challenge, Sponsored by Competition University
DECA at the Bell Challenge, Sponsored by BusinessU
NextGen Innovators Challenge, Sponsored by IE University
Social Media Marketing Challenge, Sponsored by Stukent CTE
Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge, Sponsored by NAA
Personal Branding Challenge, Sponsored by Adobe
Disability is Diversity Challenge, Sponsored by MDA
Nestlé Professional Solutions (NPS) Beverage Marketing Challenge, Sponsored by Nestlé
Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge, Sponsored by National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Strategic School Procurement Challenge, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Community Impact Challenge, Sponsored by Infinity Insurance Agency
Lead4Change Community Service Challenge, Sponsored by Lead4Change
Food Truck Challenge, Sponsored by Adobe
Power Perks Challenge, Sponsored by CEWD
Digital Presentation Skills Challenge, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
Real World Ready Challenge, Sponsored by Invest

DECA Inc. Scholarships
ICDC Travel Scholarships, Provided by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Army ROTC Scholarships, Provided by the Army ROTC

Virtual Business Challenge Accounting, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
Virtual Business Challenge Entrepreneurship, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
Virtual Business Challenge Fashion, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
Virtual Business Challenge Personal Finance, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
Virtual Business Challenge Restaurant, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
Virtual Business Challenge Retail, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
Virtual Business Challenge Sports, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters‍
Virtual Business Challenge Hotel Management, Sponsored by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation

Business Services Operations Research, Sponsored by Piper Sandler
Career Development Project, Sponsored by NAAEI
Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Business Solutions Project, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Community Awareness Project, Sponsored by Piper Sandler
Community Giving Project, Sponsored by Infinity Insurance Agency
Financial Literacy Project, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Human Resources Management Series, Sponsored by AT&T
Principles of Business Management & Administration, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Sales Project, Sponsored by Spirit Box

Personal Financial Literacy, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)

Finance Operations Research, Sponsored by Piper Sandler
Principles of Finance, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Accounting Application Series, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Business Finance Series, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
Financial Consulting, Sponsored by Merrill Wealth Management
Financial Services Team Decision Making, Sponsored by McGraw Hill
Stock Market Game, Sponsored by IE University

Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research, Sponsored by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling, Sponsored by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Hotel and Lodging Management Services, Sponsored by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, Sponsored by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Hospitality Services Team Decision Making, Sponsored by A2Z4Rent
Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series, Sponsored by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making, Sponsored by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Restaurant and Food Service Management Series, Sponsored by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Entrepreneurship Series, Sponsored by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Principles of Entrepreneurship, Sponsored by Stukent CTE
Franchise Business Plan, Sponsored by iCEV
Innovation Plan, Sponsored by SCAD
Business Growth Plan, Sponsored by Collaborative Work Environment (CWE)
Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making, Sponsored by A2Z4Rent
Independent Business Plan, Sponsored by Clearpoint Business Group
International Business Plan, Sponsored by Belmont University | Massey College of Business
Start-up Business Plan, Sponsored by Nestlé

Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series, Sponsored by iCEV
Buying and Merchandising Operations Research, Sponsored by Piper Sandler
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research, Sponsored by Piper Sandler
Principles of Marketing, Sponsored by Adobe
Automotive Services Marketing Series, Sponsored by George Mason University | Costello College of Business
Business Services Marketing Series, Sponsored by McGraw Hill
Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making, Sponsored by Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Food Marketing Series, Sponsored by Otis Spunkmeyer
Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event, Sponsored by Adobe
Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product, Sponsored by Adobe
Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service, Sponsored by Adobe
Marketing Communications Series, Sponsored by Adobe
Marketing Management Team Decision Making, Sponsored by Adobe
Professional Selling, Sponsored by Vector Marketing
Retail Merchandising Series, Sponsored by NRF Foundation
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series, Sponsored by Stukent CTE
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making, Sponsored by National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)