Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2024-2025 Winners

Jan 14, 2025

Congratulations to the winning teams in the Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2024-2025!

Hosted by DECA, in partnership with MBA Research and with support from the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative High School Program, members were challenged to develop a 3-5 minute public service announcement (PSA) video describing the nature of ethics.

1. Build a Better Tomorrow by Alex Dolder, Shannon Tolbert, Lucksmita Uddin and Kylie Gerken from Penta-Maumee High School, OH - $2,500

2. #BeTheOne Who Stands for Fairness by Aashi Potdar, Saanvi Muley, Aayush Karwande and Mahi Shinde from Panther Creek High School, NC - $1,500

3. Fairness - DNL by Abigail Yu and Sophia White from Valley Christian High School - San Jose, CA - $1,000

4. Mentorship Disaster: Lesson of Fairness by Jayden Chae, Varshni Iyer and Oliver McElwee from Inglemoor High School, WA - $750

5. Transparency is the Real Magic! by Hasini Chandrakumar, Ridhima Chelani, Ishya Alapati and Geetesh Parelly from Rouse High School, TX - $250

The top three teams will be recognized on stage during DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL.

Thank you to MBA Research and the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative High School Program 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.

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