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2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference (ICC) Awards and Competition Winners

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 WinnersFall / 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 WinnersSpring / ICC In-Person Competitions:

AMA Case Competition, co-sponsored by:

University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
  • 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

Click here to access the 2026 Case Competition Semi-Finalist, Honorable & Commendable Mentions Digital Certificates.

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
  • 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

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