Race Towards Recognition: Chapter Campaigns and Awards
- Indiana Collegiate State Officer Team
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
As Indiana Collegiate DECA begins its first year as an association, we’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new lineup of chapter campaigns and awards designed to help your chapter go the extra mile- drive growth, strengthen leadership, and earn well-deserved recognition across the state!
How it Works: To support your chapter’s success, campaigns are focused on key areas like membership outreach, community service, and campus impact. Each campaign challenges chapters to complete two out of three specific requirements that showcase your strengths and dedication. For awards, chapters, chapter presidents, and advisors have the chance to earn recognition by meeting all three requirements outlined for each award. These awards recognize the highest levels of leadership, growth, and commitment. You can find the full list of requirements and applications for both campaigns and awards on the Indiana DECA website- just head to the Collegiate tab and click on “Chapter Awards & Campaigns.”
Chapter Campaigns
Community Service Campaign - Showcase your chapter’s dedication to giving back to the community by completing two of the following:
At least 33% of your DECA members participate in a community service event
Your chapter officer team completes a total of 30 service hours
Your chapter hosts one or more community service events
Membership Outreach Campaign - Focused on expanding your chapter by completing two of the following:
Increase student membership by 20% or more compared to the previous year
Ensure that at least 10% of your chapter membership consists of non-business majors
Recruit 5 or more Professional Members to support and engage with your chapter
Campus Impact Campaign - Demonstrate your chapter’s presence and influence on campus by completing two of the following:
Co-host at least one event with another chapter or student organization on campus
Present to first-year business classes and promote DECA through social media outreach
Bring a community leader or business professional to campus and host a meeting or Q&A session open to students
Awards
Chapter of the Year Award - To be eligible for this award your chapter must meet all three criteria.
Your chapter has been active for at least one full year prior to this application
Your chapter has successfully completed at least one Chapter Campaign during the current academic year
Your chapter has completed the Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Passport Program
Chapter President of the Year Award - To be eligible for this award nominees must meet all three criteria.
Nominated by a chapter advisor or chartered association advisor
Completed the Collegiate DECA Individual Leadership Passport during their term as chapter president
Led their chapter to at least 15% growth in membership during their term
Advisor of the Year Award - To be eligible for this award nominees must meet all three criteria.
Have served as an active Collegiate DECA advisor for at least one year prior to this application
Attended the Indiana Collegiate State Career Development Conference during the current academic year
Submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation from either a fellow advisor or a chapter officer
Submitting Your Achievements
All chapter campaigns and awards are to be submitted on the Indiana DECA website- under Collegiate tab, on the Chapter Awards & Campaigns page. The website and application form lists the requirements and the deadline to apply.
Written by Vice President - Nelli McLeod
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