
Congratulations to all the award recipients and the 2026 International Collegiate Conference (ICC) awards and competition winners!
Index:
Faculty Awards
Individual Awards
Scholarships
Competitions
Chapter Awards
Faculty Recognition Awards
2026 Faculty Advisor Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Delonia Cooley, Texas Southern university
And
2026 Hugh G. Wales Faculty Advisor of the Year

John Davis, University of Oregon
Outstanding Faculty Paper
Best Paper: FROM SEARCH TO SELF: BUILDING MARKETING STUDENT SELF-EFFICACY IN THE AGE OF GENERATIVE AI
Michael Pettiette
University of Houston – Downtown
and
Sarah Fischbach
Pepperdine University
Student Awards & Scholarships
2026 Student Marketer of the Year

Anjali Sharma, University of Maryland – College Park
AMA Foundation Scholarship Winners
Diversity Leadership Scholarship
- Billy Zheng, University of Pennsylvania
- Ryan Dong, University of Pennsylvania
- Kayla Dahmer, University of Southern Indiana
- Dwight R. Smith, University of Maryland – Global Campus
- Yisel Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez
Robert DeLay Social Impact Scholarship
- Maggie Gu, University of Pennsylvania
- Christopher Kwok, University of Pennsylvania
- Uma Mukhopadhyay, University of Pennsylvania
Stryker Buoncristiano Scholarship
- Samuel Richards, California State University – Chico
- Andie Lovejoy, University of Maine
Lee Epstein Scholarship
- Caitlin Eng, Clemson University
- Christian Kim, University of Pennsylvania
EBSCO Student Scholar Award
- Kate Ahn, University of Pennsylvania
- Giana Colonna, University of Maryland – College Park
- Luke Robinson, University of Maryland – College Park
AMA Collegiate Competition Winners – Fall / Virtual Competitions:
Virtual Digital Marketing Competition, sponsored by:

- 1st Place: University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- 2nd Place: University of New Hampshire
- 3rd Place: Universidad de Las Américas
Best Recruitment Video Competition
- 1st Place: University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
- 2nd Place: University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- 3rd Place: California State University – Fullerton
Best Social Impact Video Competition
- 1st Place: University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
- 2nd Place: University of Houston – Main
- 3rd Place: University of South Florida
Website Competition
- 1st Place: Temple University
- 2nd Place: University of Houston – Main
- 3rd Place: Montana State University – Bozeman
Marketing Week Competition
- Marketing Week Competition Small Division
- 1st Place: Lake Forest College
- 2nd Place: Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
- 3rd Place: Old Dominion University
- Marketing Week Competition Large Division
- 1st Place: University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- 2nd Place: University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
- 3rd Place: University of Houston – Main
AMA Collegiate Competition Winners – Spring / ICC In-Person Competitions:
AMA Case Competition, co-sponsored by:


- 1st Place: University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- 2nd Place:
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Florida State University
- Montana State University – Bozeman
- 3rd Place:
- Ferris State University
- George Washington University
- High Point University
- Temple University
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Nevada – Reno
- University of Pennsylvania
Marketing Business Simulation Competition, sponsored by:
- 1st Place: Florida International University
- 2nd Place: California State University – Long Beach
- 3rd Place: Missouri State University
- 4th Place: St. John Fisher University
- 5th Place: John Carroll University
Design Lab Marketing Competition, sponsored by:

- 1st Place: Virginia Commonwealth University
- 2nd Place: West Chester University
- 3rd Place: Robert Morris University
Digital Marketing Competition, co-sponsored by:

- 1st Place: North Carolina State University
- 2nd Place: Pennsylvania State University
- 3rd Place: Rice University
Undergraduate Research Competition
- 1st Place: Belyn Thompson, St. Mary’s University
- 2nd Place: Paola Pintado & Ginarelle Bermudez, University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
- 3rd Place: Kinley Walters, Montana State University – Bozeman
Perfect Pitch Competition, sponsored by:
Click here to access the Perfect Pitch Digital Certificates (Download & Print).
- 1st Place:
- Hailey Hesseltine, Texas State University
- Madison Silcox, Virginia Commonwealth University
- 2nd Place:
- Mohamed Turay, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Michael Van Offeren, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- 3rd Place:
- Ashlynn Chavez, California State University – Long Beach
- Kayla Lee, Virginia Commonwealth University
- 4th Place:
- Paris Graham, Florida State University
- Peter Waning, Marian University
- Paris Graham, Florida State University
- 5th Place:
- Kaarthika Vinayak, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Nicholas Williams, University of Tampa
- 6th Place:
- Eli Givens, Marian University
- Lexi Urbassik, Bloomsburg University – Pennsylvania
- 7th Place:
- Zane Herzog, Bob Jones University
- Ella Crouch, Lipscomb University
- 8th Place:
- Nicole Nowak, University of Tampa
- Addison Villegas, Texas State University
- 9th Place:
- Diego Vacaflores, Texas State University
- Russell Magpayo, Virginia Commonwealth University
- 10th Place:
- Caitlyn Muniz, North Carolina State University
- Valeria Collazo Muñiz, University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
Sales Competition, sponsored by:
Click here to access the Sales Competition Digital Certificates (Download & Print).
- 1st Place:
- Paris Graham, Florida State University
- Jordan Rosenblum, Florida State University
- Luis Lopez, University of Texas – Arlington
- 2nd Place:
- Adam Hvitfeldt-Matthews, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Valeria Ruiz, Kennesaw State University
- Isaac Oh, California State University – Long Beach
- 3rd Place:
- Dylan Green, California State University – Chico
- Abby Zimmerman, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- Victoria Adams, Virginia Commonwealth University
- 4th Place:
- Daniela Jarpa Sarmiento, Lipscomb University
- Joshua Fisher, Robert Morris University
- Taylor Wojcinski, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- 5th Place:
- Michael Van Offeren, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
- Jason Schiltz, St. John Fisher University
- Chloe Pasquet, Florida State University
Marketing Strategy Competition, AM and PM Sessions sponsored by:

Marketing Strategy Competition, Finals sponsored by:

Click here to access the Marketing Strategy Digital Certificates (Download & Print).
- 1st Place: Bob Jones University
- Zan Herzog & Eric Weist
- 2nd Place: Montana State University – Bozeman
- Lizzy Totten & Lindsay Posewitz
- 3rd Place: Plymouth State University
- Thomas Giessler & Carissa Adams
- 4th Place: University of Nebraska – Lincoln
- Jacob Hyder & Shania Orozco
- 5th Place: East Tennessee State University
- Paige Reynolds & Emma Ayala
- 6th Place: University of Texas – Arlington
- Gray Caston & Luis Lopez
- 7th Place: Texas State University
- John Roark & Addison Villegas
- 8th Place: John Carroll University
- Nate Gates-Petykowski & Sarah Wendl
- 9th Place: Fordham University
- Margaret Simonton & Mia Ludington
- 10th Place: Southwest Minnesota State University
- Ali Nathani & Lexi Weems
Chapter T-Shirt Competition
- 1st Place: Pace University
Top Chapter Recognition and Functional Awards
To be considered for Top Chapter Recognition, a chapter must submit their TWO 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 Chapters 2025-2026
- Marian University
- Montana State University
- University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
- University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Top 10 Chapters: Small Chapter Division (Alphabetical Order)
- East Tennessee State University
- Ithaca College
- Lake Forest College
- Northwood University
- Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
Top 5 Chapters: Small Chapter Division (Alphabetical Order)
- New Mexico State University
- Washington College
- University of New Hampshire
- Western Connecticut State University
Top 25 Chapters: Large Division (Alphabetical Order)
- Johns Hopkins University
- Missouri State University
- Robert Morris University
- Texas State University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Top 20 Chapters: Large Division (Alphabetical Order)
- California State University – Long Beach
- Ferris State University
- Texas Southern University
- University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez
- University of Tampa
Top 15 Chapters: Large Division (Alphabetical Order)
- California State University – Fullerton
- James Madison University
- Saint Joseph’s University
- San Diego State University
- University of Georgia
Top 10 Chapters: Large Division (Alphabetical Order)
- North Carolina State University
- Pace University
- Temple University
- University of South Florida
- University of Washington – Seattle
Top 5 Chapters: Large Division (Alphabetical Order)
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- California State University – Chico
- Florida State University
- University of Florida
International Chapter of the Year 2025-2026 (Small Chapter Division)
- Bellarmine University
International Chapter of the Year 2025-2026 (Large Chapter Division)
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Nevada – Las Vegas
- University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
Functional Awards: Three Categories Achievements
The following collegiate chapters received recognition on stage during the International Collegiate Conference in Chicago, IL.
Click here to access the Functional Awards Digital Certificates (Download & Print).
- Rowan University: Professional Development, Communications, and Chapter Planning
- SUNY – Oneonta: Professional Development, Membership, and Chapter Planning
- University of Houston – Downtown: Fundraising, Communications, and Chapter Planning
- University of Houston – Main: Professional Development, Communications, and Chapter Planning
- University of North Carolina – Charlotte: Professional Development, Membership and Communications
- University of North Texas: Professional Development, Membership and Chapter Planning
- Xavier University: Professional Development, Fundraising, and Membership
Functional Awards: Two Categories Achievements
The following collegiate chapters received recognition on stage during the International Collegiate Conference in Chicago, IL.
Click here to access the Functional Awards Digital Certificates (Download & Print).
- Florida Atlantic University: Membership and Communications
- Grand Valley State University: Fundraising and Communications
- High Point University: Professional Development and Chapter Planning
- Plymouth State University: Communications and Chapter Planning
Functional Awards: One Category Achievement
The following collegiate chapters received recognition on stage during the International Collegiate Conference in Chicago, IL.
Click here to access the Functional Awards Digital Certificates (Download & Print).
- Category: Chapter Planning
- California State University – Northridge
- Drake University
- East Carolina University
- George Washington University
- Indiana University – Main
- Northwest Nazarene University
- Old Dominion University
- Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville
- SUNY – Plattsburgh
- University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
- University of California – Riverside
- University of Kentucky
- University of Maine
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Texas – Austin
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – Edinburg
- University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
- Western Governors University
- York College of Pennsylvania
- Communications
- Ohio University
- Professional Development
- Rice University
- Membership
- Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
AMA Instagram Highlight Reel Competition
- 1st Place Winner: Coming Soon!
Photograph Competition
- 1st Place Winner: Coming Soon!
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