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2025 AMA Collegiate Awards

Congratulations to all the award recipients and the 2025 International Collegiate Conference competition winners!

Index:

Faculty Awards

Individual Awards

Scholarships

Competitions

Chapter Awards


Faculty Recognition Awards

2025 Faculty Advisor Lifetime Achievement Award

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Leslie Kendrick, Associate Teaching Professor, Johns Hopkins University

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2025 Hugh G. Wales Faculty Advisor of the Year

Dr. John (Jack) Schibrowsky, Ph.D., University of Nevada – Las Vegas


Outstanding Faculty Paper

Best Paper: Role Conflict and Artificial Intelligence [AI] Efficacy: Practical Implications from Workplace to the Classroom

Sarah Fischbach, Pepperdine University

Wangari Njathi, Pepperdine University

Michael Pettiette, University of Houston – Downtown


Student Awards & Scholarships

Student Marketer of the Year

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Karla Amaro, Texas State University

Runner-Up: Lucas MacCulloch, British Columbia Institute of Technology


AMA Foundation Scholarship Winners

Diversity Leadership Scholarship

  • Rafael Alvarez-Reyes, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 
  • Eecho Yuan, University of Pennsylvania 
  • Ipinoluwa Akintola, East Tennessee State University 
  • Farrell Zulkarnain, Montana State University
  • Kailee Edwards, University of South Florida

Robert DeLay Social Impact Scholarship

  • Catherine Tang, University of Pennsylvania
  • Daisy Dai, University of Pennsylvania
  • Teja Vankireddy, University of Pennsylvania

Stryker Buoncristiano Scholarship

  • Daniel Prieto, The University of Texas at Dallas
  • Jayden Cooper, University of South Alabama

Lee Epstein Scholarship

  • Cole Pryor, University of Pennsylvania
  • Kayla French, Indiana University – Bloomington

EBSCO Student Scholar Award

  • Sydney Fox, University of Iowa
  • Maddie Nerden, University of New Hampshire – Durham
  • Jackson Redder, Montana State University – Bozeman

AMA Collegiate Competition WinnersFall / Virtual Competitions:

Best Recruitment Video Competition

  • 1st Place: University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • 2nd Place: University of Houston – Main
  • 3rd Place: Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville

Best Social Impact Video Competition, sponsored by:

  • 1st Place: John Carroll University
  • 2nd Place: University of Nevada – Las Vegas
  • 3rd Place: University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras

Website Competition

  • 1st Place: University of South Florida
  • 2nd Place: University of Tampa
  • 3rd Place: Carnegie Mellon University

Marketing Week Competition

  • 1st Place: John Carroll University
  • 2nd Place: The University of Oklahoma
  • 3rd Place: University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras

Outbound Sales Competition, sponsored by:

  • 1st Place:
    • Gauri Manjunath, University of Florida
    • Jeremy Sanders, Pace University
  • 2nd Place:
    • Taylor Wojcinski, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Abby Hodnik, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • 3rd Place:
    • Noah Bulgrin, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Christian Johnson, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • 4th Place:
    • Abby Zimmerman, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Alex Malcic, Capilano University
  • 5th Place:
    • Margot Yelle, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Lauryn Seidel, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

AMA Collegiate Competition WinnersSpring / ICC In-Person Competitions:

AMA Case Competition, co-sponsored by:

Indiana University – Bloomington
  • 1st Place: Indiana University – Bloomington 
  • 2nd Place:
    • Capilano University
    • Temple University
    • University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • 3rd Place:
    • British Columbia Institute of Technology
    • Montana State University – Bozeman
    • North Central College
    • Slippery Rock University
    • University of Pennsylvania
    • University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras

Marketing Business Simulation Competition, sponsored by: 

  • 1st Place: St. John Fisher University
  • 2nd Place: Missouri State University 
  • 3rd Place: University of Central Missouri
  • Market Masters:
    • Florida International University
    • Tennessee Technological University

Design Lab Marketing Competition, sponsored by:

  • 1st Place: British Columbia Institute of Technology 
  • 2nd Place: Pace University – NYC
  • 3rd Place: University of Houston – Main

Digital Marketing Competition, sponsored by:

  • 1st Place: Montana State University – Bozeman
  • 2nd Place: University of North Carolina – Charlotte
  • 3rd Place: California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo

Undergraduate Research Competition

  • 1st Place: Emma Hendrix, Marian University
  • 2nd Place: Diavionne Musser, Temple University
  • 3rd Place: Lorenise Ramos & Alanys Seino, University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras

Perfect Pitch Competition, sponsored by:

  • 1st Place:
    • Valeria Ruiz, Kennesaw State University
    • Kylie Hill, Texas State University 
  • 2nd Place:
    • Aidan Chin, University of Central Florida
    • Alex Malcic, Capilano University
  • 3rd Place:
    • Taylor Wojcinski, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Katie Gelderman, University of Georgia
  • 4th Place:
    • Julian Lee, Northwood University
    • Mohamed Turay, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • 5th Place:
    • Alana Lewis, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Christopher Escalante, Northwood University
  • 6th Place:
    • Russell Magpayo, Virginia Commonwealth University
    • Luke Strassberger, St. John Fisher University
  • 7th Place:
    • Eli Givens, Marian University
    • Garrett Dobbertin, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • 8th Place:
    • Caden Kretsinger, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Adam Hvitfeldt-Matthews, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • 9th Place:
    • Ben Dobberfuhl, Carroll University
    • Matthew Rizoli, Bryant University
  • 10th Place:
    • Milla Santos, University of Nevada – Las Vegas
    • Sydney Epps, Virginia Tech

Sales Competition, sponsored by:

  • 1st Place:
    • Taylor Wojcinski, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
    • Megan Arnold, University of Kentucky 
  • 2nd Place:
    • JJ Szot, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
    • Garrett Dobbertin, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • 3rd Place:
    • Hezekiah Chatelain, Southeastern Louisiana University
    • Tiffany Ackerbloom, Florida State University
  • 4th Place:
    • Jake Bacon, University of Nevada – Las Vegas
    • Christian Johnson, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • 5th Place:
    • Victoria Adams, Virginia Commonwealth University
    • Robin Sidhu, Capilano University

Marketing Strategy Competition, AM and PM Sessions sponsored by:

Marketing Strategy Competition, Finals sponsored by:

  • 1st Place Team: University of Maryland – College Park
    • Giana Colonna and Mathew Calderon 
  • 2nd Place Team: Plymouth State University
    • Thomas Giessler and Carissa Adams 
  • 3rd Place Team: Montana State University – Bozeman
    • Blair Ringer and Abbie Tietz 
  • 4th Place Team: The University of New Hampshire – Durham
    • Zachary Morin and Laura Holmansky
  • 5th Place Team: John Carroll University
    • Caroline Weber and Dain Bartlebaugh 

Chapter T-Shirt Competition, sponsored by:

  • 1st Place: Montana State University – Bozeman
  • 2nd Place: University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
  • 3rd Place: University of South Florida

Top Chapter Recognition and Functional Awards 

To be considered for Top Chapter Recognition, a chapter must submit their 2 AMA Collegiate Chapter Affiliation Reports: Chapter Plan (in October) and Annual Report (in February), and YOUR CHAPTER must opt-in to be Judged with both Chapter Plans and Annual Reports, and must identify the Chapter Division: Small Chapter Division (25 AMA National Members or Less) or Large Chapter Division (26 AMA National Members or more). Both divisions are judged equally based on their AMAZING work throughout the year!

Platinum Circle International Top Small Chapter

  • New Mexico State University

Platinum Circle International Chapters of the Year

  • Temple University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras

Top 5 Small Chapters (Alphabetical order)

  • Ithaca College
  • University of Toledo
  • Washington College
  • Western Connecticut State University

Top 10 Small Chapters (Alphabetical order)

  • Bellarmine University
  • Old Dominion University
  • Rowan University
  • University of New Hampshire
  • Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

Top 5 Large Chapters (Alphabetical order)

  • Florida State University
  • Indiana University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University of Florida

Top 10 Large Chapters (Alphabetical order)

  • Arizona State University
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Pace University
  • San Diego State University
  • University of Washington – Seattle

Top 15 Large Chapters (Alphabetical order)

  • California State University – Long Beach
  • Ferris State University
  • Florida International University
  • Saint Joseph’s University
  • State University of New York – Oneonta

Top 20 Large Chapters (Alphabetical order)

  • California State University – Chico
  • California State University – Fullerton
  • University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Top 25 Large Chapters (Alphabetical order)

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Lake Forest College
  • Texas Southern University
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of North Texas

2024-2025 International Chapter of the Year (Small Chapter Division)

  • Marian University

2024-2025 International Chapter of the Year (Large Chapter Division)

  • Montana State University
  • University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
  • University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Functional Awards: Three Categories Achievements

  • Bowling Green State University
    • Professional Development, Community and Social Impact, and Chapter Planning
  • California State University – Northridge
    • Professional Development, Membership, and Chapter Planning
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • Fundraising, Membership, and Communications
  • High Point University
    • Professional Development, Communications, and Chapter Planning
  • James Madison University
    • Professional Development, Fundraising, and Chapter Planning
  • John Carroll University
    • Membership, Communications, and Chapter Planning
  • Johns Hopkins University
    • Professional Development, Membership, and Chapter Planning
  • Missouri State University
    • Professional Development, Membership, and Communications
  • North Carolina State University
    • Professional Development, Fundraising, and Communications
  • Northwood University
    • Professional Development, Community and Social Impact, and Communications
  • Texas State University
    • Fundraising, Membership, and Communications
  • The University of Texas – El Paso
    • Community and Social Impact, Fundraising, and Chapter Planning
  • University of Houston – Main Campus
    • Membership, Communications, and Chapter Planning
  • University of Kentucky
    • Membership, Communications, and Chapter Planning
  • University of Maryland – College Park
    • Professional Development, Community and Social Impact, and Membership
  • University of Nevada – Las Vegas
    • Fundraising, Communications, and Chapter Planning
  • University of Rio Grande
    • Membership, Communications, and Chapter Planning
  • University of San Diego
    • Professional Development, Communications, and Chapter Planning

Functional Awards: Two Categories Achievements

  • Illinois State University
    • Professional Development and Communications
  • Saint Leo University
    • Professional Development and Chapter Planning
  • Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
    • Professional Development and Chapter Planning
  • The University of Maine
    • Professional Development and Chapter Planning
  • University of Houston – Downtown
    • Membership and Chapter Planning
  • University of Miami
    • Professional Development and Communications
  • University of Pittsburgh – Downtown
    • Professional Development and Chapter Planning
  • University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
    • Professional Development and Chapter Planning
  • Xavier University
    • Professional Development and Fundraising

Functional Awards: One Category Achievement

  • College of Charleston
    • Chapter Planning
  • Elon University
    • Membership
  • Emerson University
    • Chapter Planning
  • Plymouth State University
    • Chapter Planning
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
    • Chapter Planning
  • Southeastern Louisiana University
    • Chapter Planning
  • State University of New York – Plattsburgh
    • Chapter Planning
  • The University of Texas – Austin
    • Community and Social Impact
  • The University of Texas – San Antonio
    • Community and Social Impact
  • University of North Carolina – Charlotte
    • Communications
  • University of Southern Indiana
    • Chapter Planning
  • University of Tampa
    • Chapter Planning
  • University of Utah
    • Chapter Planning
  • Valdosta State University
    • Chapter Planning
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    • Chapter Planning
  • Wingate University
    • Chapter Planning

AMA Instagram Highlight Reel Competition sponsored by:

  • 1st Place Winners:  Announcement Coming April 21st!

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