Chartered Association Advisors: Please submit your association's recipient information and materials below by March 1, 2021. Below is a reminder of the selection criteria and eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY
Any current, dues-paying DECA chapter advisor who has demonstrated implementation of DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program as an integral part of classroom instruction and extended learning is eligible. Chartered associations will accept nominations from DECA members, chapter advisors, campus administrators, superintendents and CTE administrators
SELECTION CRITERIA
The chartered association advisor selects the recipient in their association. One (1) advisor may be selected per division per association.
Recipients are to demonstrate excellence through the following:
INTEGRATE INTO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
• Implement DECA as an integral part of classroom instruction and extended learning activities
• Prepare members for colleges and careers • Advance DECA’s mission and guiding principles
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of curriculum—provides a variety of marketing, management, finance or hospitality concepts utilizing DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program
APPLY LEARNING
• Creatively inspire students to take on new challenges and reach their full potential using DECA learning programs
• Encourage students of varying backgrounds and abilities to learn
• Demonstrate leadership in educational and co-curricular activities at the school, state and international levels
• Support chapter membership
CONNECT TO BUSINESS
• Promote DECA programs and activities within the wider learning community
• Provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning
• Connect with programs in the community, integrate new technologies and utilize outside resources
• Communicate with and include parents and the community in planning and implementation of instruction and DECA activities
PROMOTE COMPETITION
• Drive DECA members to excel and improve their performance
• Develop activities that enhance student knowledge to apply learning in a variety of ventures
• Participate in DECA professional development to enhance teaching and learning
SUBMISSION:
Each association's recipient portfolio must include the items below:
• Personal statement including a brief description of the DECA chapter advisor’s role within the local and/or association DECA program.
• Biography (200 words maximum) providing personal involvement with the local and chartered association and relevant accomplishments that have advanced the mission of DECA.
• Résumé (two page maximum).
• One letter of recommendation supporting the candidate as a DECA award recipient from current and former DECA members, colleagues, parents and/or community leaders..
• One high-resolution electronic professional portrait (executive headshot).
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact rebecca@deca.org.
