Competitive Events/Recognition Program

Chapter Event Allotments

The Competitive Events Program includes more than 30 occupational areas. Win recognition, trophies, scholarships, cash and travel at the local, state and international levels while experiencing the challenge of bettering yourself and testing your skills.

The purpose of DECA's competitive events are:

1. To contribute to the development of skills necessary for careers in marketing, merchandising, management and entrepreneurship

2. To evaluate student achievement of the skills through careful measurement devices (performances indicators)

3. To provide opportunities for student and team recognition

4. To provide constructive avenues for individual or team expression, initiative and creativity

5. To motivate students to assume responsibility for self-improvement and self-discipline

6. To provide a vehicle for students to demonstrate (via performance indicators) their acquired skills through 7. individual or team activities

7. To assist students in acquiring a realistic self-concept through individual or team activities

8. To help students participate in an environment of cooperation and competition
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The Recognition Program includes:
    The National Marketing Education Honor Award
    The Chapter Awards Program
    The Merit Award Program
    Recruiting Salutes Award
    Online Newsletter Competition
    The Stock Market Game