AWARDS

FRIENDS OF DECA AWARD

Description Special recognition awards are presented each year at the State Career Development Conference to individuals for outstanding contributions to the Marketing Education or Cooperative Occupational Education program in their community. The awards are presented to the selected individuals during the Opening Session.  Each chapter may submit the name of one individual for this award. The nominee qualification form must explain why the individual should be receiving an award and is to be submitted by the Chapter Advisor to the State Advisor. The State Awards Committee will select the recipients. For an individual to qualify for this award, he/she must have participated and assisted the Marketing Education of Cooperative Occupational Education program for at least the past three years. A maximum of three individuals may be recognized annually. The award carries the added recognition of becoming an Honorary Life Member of Missouri DECA.  This award applies to individuals who contribute to the local Marketing or Cooperative Education program. No active Marketing or Cooperative Education teacher-coordinator is eligible for this award. Business leaders, school officials, parents, etc. are candidates.  The local teacher-coordinator will receive notification prior to the State Career Development Conference. This will enable plans to be made so the individual will be present during the Opening Session to accept the award. Presence at the Opening Session is a requirement for eligibility.  Use only the attached form and the following format for listing the qualifications of your nominee; the opening sentence provided, a numerical list stating the nominee’s qualifications (provide as many items as are appropriate and include a statement as to the number of years the individual has participated in the program), and a single closing paragraph by the Chapter Advisor. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet. Nomination Forms are Due to the State Advisor by March 1.  Arrangements and expenses for Award Winners are the nominating DECA Chapter’s responsibility.  Nomination Form