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Nevada DECA Awards

Student Member of the Year

Each year, Nevada DECA awards its Student of the Year honors to the DECA student who best embodies the leadership and professional skills developed by the organization Explore past Students of the Year below:

  • 2022-23:
  • 2021-22: Melanie Garcia, Valley High School
  • 2020-21: Shaunta Palmer, Southeast Technical Academy
  • 2019-20: Brandon Walker, Desert Oasis High School
  • 2018-19: Ronnie Camden, Desert Oasis High School
  • 2017-18: Christopher Zalazar, Liberty High School
  • 2016-17: Kennedy Villegas, Valley High School

Advisor of the Year

Each year, Nevada DECA awards its Advisor of the Year honors to the DECA advisors who achieve excellence in their support of the organization and its members. Explore past Advisors of the Year below:

  • 2022-23:
  • 2021-22: Patrick Connolly, Faith Lutheran
  • 2020-21: Brock Taylor, Liberty High School
  • 2019-20: Brock Taylor, Liberty High School
  • 2018-19: Cheryl Burns, Clark High School
  • 2017-18: Tina Fulks, Desert Oasis High School
  • 2016-17: Lisa Withrow, Valley High School

Chapter of the Year

Each year, Nevada DECA awards its Chapter of the Year honors to the DECA chapter who demonstrates excellence and growth in their chapter through the Chapter of the Year awards program. Explore past Chapters of the Year below:

  • 2020-21: East Career & Technical Academy
  • 2019-20: East Career & Technical Academy
  • 2018-19: East Career & Technical Academy
  • 2017-18: Desert Oasis High School
  • 2016-17: East Career & Technical Academy

Collegiate Member of the Year

Each year, Nevada DECA awards a Collegiate Member of the Year who leadership and supports Nevada DECA throughout the year.

  • 2022-23:
  • 2021-22:

Honorary Life Membership / Distinguished Service

The Honorary Life Membership award is the highest level of recognition given by Nevada DECA. The award recognizes the outstanding contributions and support of DECA’s partners and supporters. The Distinguished Service Award is given to DECA advisors and partners with a significant, vibrant history of DECA support. Explore past award winners below:

Honorary Life Membership

  • 2021: Melissa Scott, Career Tech Strategies
  • 2010: David Gass, Business Credit Services

Distinguished Service Award

  • 2021: Vince Merrell
  • 2016: Jamie Hillen
  • 2014: Michelle Dodds
  • 2008: Brock Taylor