We are excited to continue our statewide recognition that seeks to highlight one exceptional Tennessee DECA chapter - the Tennessee DECA Chapter of the Year! This award will be presented to one chapter at the State Career Development Conference, and must be submitted by Saturday, February 1st.

Chapters will be evaluated on Advocacy, Community Outreach, Membership, and Innovations, and can be awarded up to 25 points per category. All submissions must follow the general guidelines. The time period of consideration for this award is April 2024 - February 2025. Only initiatives or events that took place in this time frame may be included in your submission. Planned chapter initiatives, projects, and/or events in the month of February may be included in your submission. If you have any questions, or issues regarding your submission, please contact [email protected].

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2025

Winner: Brentwood High School
Runner-Up: Gallatin High School
3rd: Gibbs High School
4th: John Overton High School
5th: Page High School

2024

Winner: Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Runner-Up: Brentwood High School
3rd: White House High School
4th: Beech High School
5th: Gibbs High School

Chapter of the Year Criteria

Submit Your Application

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