DECA offers a comprehensive program of competitive events based on the occupational goals of its student membership and on the activities of chapters in high schools and postsecondary institutions. Competitive events offered by DECA Inc. are replicated at the state or provincial association level as well as at the chapter level.

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The purposes of DECA's competitive events are:

to contribute to the development of skills necessary for careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship
to evaluate student achievement of the skills through careful measurement devices (performance indicators)
to provide opportunities for student and team recognition
to provide constructive avenues for individual or team expression, initiative and creativity
to motivate students to assume responsibility for self-improvement and self-discipline
to provide a vehicle for students to demonstrate (via performance indicators) their acquired skills through individual or team activities
to assist students in acquiring a realistic self-concept through individual or team activities
to help students participate in an environment of cooperation and competition
to provide visibility for the educational goals and objectives of marketing education

Summary list of competitive events with performance indicators
Performance Indicators
Competitive Event Sponsors
Nutshell of competitive event changes
Overview Poster of Competitive Events

The Recognition Program includes:

The Marketing Education Honor Award
The Chapter Awards Program
The Merit Award Program
Recruiting Salutes Award
School-based Enterprise

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