Advisors
2013 Scholarships and Frank Vignola Award
Scholarship applications are due February 18, 2013.
Vignola Award Application 2013
Congratulations to the 2012 scholarship recipients!
Twelve finalists were interviewed at Illinois DECA’s State Career Development Conference. Six $1,000 scholarships were awarded to the following exceptional candidates:
Daniel Bednarczyk, Elmwood Park High School
Nicole Pushka, Naperville Central High School
Kendall Maxwell, Naperville Central High School
Ravi Baidya, Naperville Central High School
Anderson Tien, Naperville North High School
Lauren Groody, Vernon Hills High School
TJ Sell Named 2012 Frank Vignola Award Recipient
Congratulations to TJ Sell from Belvidere High School who was selected as the 2012 Frank Vignola Award recipient. The Illinois Foundation for Marketing Education established the Frank Vignola Achievement Award in honor of a positive-thinking retailer who tirelessly supported the IFME. The award is presented to an Illinois DECA member who has made the greatest scholastic, social and career improvement during his or her course high school academic career.
Chapter Support
Does your chapter or DECA area need support? The IFME stands ready to provide assistance in these areas:
- Guest Speakers Due to our broad array of business professions committed to the mission of the IFME and DECA, we can arrange for in-classroom guest speakers.
- Competition Judges If your area is searching for qualified business professionals to serve as judges, simple contact the IFME and request assistance. We will be happy to seek out individuals ready and willing to help.
- Financial If your chapter is struggling with funding, the IFME may be able to help.