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Competitive events supported by DECA and BPA advance winners from local to state levels and finally to the national level (BPA) or international level (DECA). The success, confidence, recognition and awards that students earn in these programs are crucial to their success in business careers.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. BPA aims to be an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing members with opportunities for growth. Both organizations foster student growth through education, competition, community service and personal development.

The following students won awards:

Sebastian Ahumada, Alexandria, MN

• 1st Place in Corporate Finance, DECA International Career Development Conference
• 2nd Place in Event Planning, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Outstanding Student Service Award, Minnesota DECA
• State Officer Elect, Minnesota DECA

Trever Arceneau, Miltona, MN

• Finalist in Human Resource Management, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Minnesota DECA Competition

Miranda Chamberlain, Hancock, MN

• 3rd Place in Event Planning, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Restaurant and Food Service, Minnesota DECA Competition

Caden Chromy, New Prague, MN

• Finalist in Sales Manager Meeting, Minnesota DECA Competition

Maddie Friedman, Andover, MN

• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing, Minnesota DECA Competition

Patrick Herzog, Alexandria, MN

• 2nd Place in Event Planning, Minnesota DECA Competition

Talitha Horkey, Westbrook, MN

• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Marketing Management, Minnesota DECA Competition

Allison Jensen, Comfrey, MN

• 1st Place in Advanced Office Systems and Procedures, BPA National Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Business Meeting Management Concepts, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 2nd Place in Integrated Office Applications, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 2nd Place in Legal Office Procedures, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 2nd Place in Digital Communication & Design Concepts, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 3rd Place in Advanced Office Systems & Procedures, BPA State Leadership Conference
• Finalist in Integrated Office Applications, BPA National Leadership Conference

Megan Jensen, Comfrey, MN

• 1st Place in Advanced Word Processing, BPA National Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Management, Marketing & Human Resource Concepts, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 2nd Place in Advanced Office Systems & Procedures, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 3rd Place in Advanced Office Systems & Procedures, BPA National Leadership Conference
• 3rd Place in Advanced Word Processing, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 4th Place in Business Law & Ethics, BPA State Leadership Conference

Haley Jergenson, Alexandria, MN

• 1st Place in Advanced Word Processing, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Legal Office Procedures, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Administrative Support Team, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Business Law & Ethics, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 2nd Place in Administrative Support Concepts, BPA State Leadership Conference

Afton Kalina, Apple Valley, MN

• Finalist in Human Resource Management, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Restaurant and Food Service, Minnesota DECA Competition

Lily Klimesh-Cox, Buffalo, MN

• Finalist in Hotel and Lodging, Minnesota DECA Competition

Megan Koehler, Claremont, MN

• 1st Place in Restaurant and Food Service, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition

Colton Lasota, Alexandria, MN

• 3rd Place in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition
• 3rd Place in Marketing Management, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Outstanding Student Service Award, Minnesota DECA

Jay Manders, Osakis, MN

• 3rd Place in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Retail Management, Minnesota DECA Competition

Cole Miller, Alexandria, MN

• 3rd Place in Financial Accounting, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Restaurant and Food Service, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Top 10 Finalist in Financial Accounting, DECA International Career Development Conference

Brittany Moen, Henning, MN

• Finalist in Entrepreneurship Operations, Minnesota DECA Competition

Deanna Moenkedick, Perham, MN

• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition

Cameron Murphy, Alexandria, MN

• Finalist in Marketing Management, Minnesota DECA Competition
• Finalist in Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Minnesota DECA Competition

Adriana Post, Osakis, MN

• 1st Place in Entrepreneurship - Starting your Business, Minnesota DECA Competition
• 1st Place in Financial Accounting, Minnesota DECA Competition
• 1st Place in Advanced College Accounting, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in College Payroll Accounting, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Federal Income Tax Accounting, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Financial Analyst Team, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Administrative Support Team , BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Entrepreneurship, BPA State Leadership Conference

Lauren Richmond, Alexandria, MN

• 3rd Place in Event Planning, Minnesota DECA Competition

Shanna Scofield, Alexandria, MN

• 1st Place in College Accounting, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Managerial Accounting, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Administrative Support Team, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 1st Place in Financial Analyst Team, BPA State Leadership Conference
• 2nd Place in Financial Accounting, Minnesota DECA Competition
• 2nd Place in Human Resource Management, Minnesota DECA Competition
• 2nd Place in Advanced Spreadsheet Applications, BPA State Leadership Conference
• Outstanding Student Service Award, Minnesota DECA     

Marie Soupir, Vesta, MN

• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition

Ethan Stewart, Henning, MN

• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition

Madison Strand, Alexandria, MN

• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition

Jordan Tacker, Alexandria, MN

• Finalist in Human Resource Management, Minnesota DECA Competition

Catherine Turbes, Redwood Falls, MN

• Finalist in Business Ethics, Minnesota DECA Competition