2025-2026 Arizona DECA Chapter Awards

2025-2026 Arizona DECA Chapter Awards

This program is designed to provide recognition for our Chapters while ensuring that our membership is strong and active. All documentation for awards will be due on February 3rd. Go to the azdeca.org website, under the Advisor Tab, click on the Resources/Links.
Advisor Name*

First NameLast Name
Chapter Name*
Ex: Blank High School DECA
Advisor Email*
example@example.com
Advisor Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Must complete the ADE CTSO Annual Submission Form
- Update and submit a current copy of your local bylaws
- Input your DECA membership into the DECA, Inc. membership system by December 1st and attach the invoice (minimum of 10 members)
- Submit a current Program of Leadership (POL). Must be in the DECA Inc. Format - PAGE 6 ONLY
- Hold at least two meetings per school year (submit meeting minutes)
- List of chapter officers and positions held
I submitted the ADE CTSO Annual Submission Form*

YES

In addition to the required items in the previous page, the quantity of tasks completed per level, as listed below, will grant the chapter its respective chapter award:
What Chapter Award level is your DECA chapter applying for?*
CHAPTER AWARD TASKS:

ALL TASKES MUST BE COMPLETED IN THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

MEMBERSHIP
1. Minimum of 20 members—Required for a FREE DECA+ Subscription from Arizona DECA

YES
2. Attend at least two Arizona DECA Events

YES
3. Create a chapter budget for the current school year.

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4. Applied for a Student-Based Enterprise (SBE) that Certifies or Recertifies Gold for ICDC. (Verified with DECA Inc. After submission)

YES
5. Have at least one student apply for an Arizona DECA state council.

Student's First NameLast Name
6. Recruit at least 3 members for our DECA Alumni database system
7. Have at least one senior apply for an Arizona DECA Scholarship or a DECA Inc. scholarship.

Student's First NameLast Name

INNOVATION
1. Complete the Membership Chapter Campaign (https://www.deca.org/campaigns)

YES
2. Complete the Promotional Chapter Campaign (https://www.deca.org/campaigns)

YES
3. Complete the Community Service Chapter Campaign (https://www.deca.org/campaigns)

YES
4. Complete the Innovations + Entrepreneurship Campaign (https://www.deca.org/campaigns)

YES
5. Create a Chapter T-shirt and wear it to one Arizona DECA Event

Please submit a picture of your chapter wearing the shirt at an Arizona DECA Event.
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6. Participate in the District Conference Marketing Graphics Competition

Please submit a picture of one of the Marketing Graphics designs that your chapter created.
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7. Plan and execute a fundraising project for the chapter to attend a DECA event.

Please submit a 100-word summary of the project and 1 photo of the chapter doing so project.
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ADVOCACY
1. Invite an industry person to be a guest speaker in your class/chapter.

Speaker's First NameLast Name
2. Recruit a School Administrator to attend a local or state DECA Event.
3. Conduct at least one DECA PR Presentation (School Board, Civic Group, etc.)
4. Recruit three (3) judges to judge at a District Conference
5. Recruit a Workshop presenter for the Fall Leadership Conference

Presenter's First NameLast Name
6. Have a minimum of 1 submission video to the DECA Blazer Contest

YES
7. Have a chapter visit from Arizona DECA

Please submit a picture of your chapter with the state officer who visited you.
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SERVICE
1. Have at least 10% of members participate in the Arizona DECA Statewide Fall Community Service Project.

YES
2. Create a “career closet” at your school where students can borrow professional attire for job interviews, competitions, or presentations. Pair it with an interview skills workshop or résumé review day, hosted by DECA members or local business professionals.

Please submit a 100-word summary of the project and 1 photo of the chapter doing so project.
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3. Participate in a Work-Based Learning Activity, separate from an established school-based enterprise.

Please submit a 100-word summary of the activity and 1 photo of the chapter doing so activity.
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4. Log more than 500 hours of community service, collectively from chapter members, for activities dated from July 2025 to February 3, 2026.

Please submit the 500-hour log template provided by Arizona DECA.
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500-hour log template

Please print and fill out as many copies as you need and have your advisor sign and approve these hours. Please submit a pdf of all the forms together. Thank you!
5. Nominate an Arizona DECA Advisor (Veteran or New) and an Administrator of the year. Application due by February 3, 2026.

YES
6. Have a newsletter article published on your chapter’s community service involvement and/or event.

Please submit a picture of the news article.
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7. Partner with another CTSO organization for a service activity in your community.

Please submit a 100-word summary of the activity and 1 photo of the chapter doing so activity.
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2025-2026 Arizona DECA Chapter Awards

CHAPTER AWARD TASKS: