Business-minded students are taking charge of their academic and professional careers through programs like DECA.

Since 2008, Publix has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 83 associates involved in DECA. The scholarships are based on associates’ Publix experiences, scholastic records, DECA activities, leadership abilities and community involvement.

Join us in congratulating this year’s scholarship recipients!

Cashier Ethan Batchelor, #1466, Cary, North Carolina

Front Service Clerk Ryan Davis, #1164, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Front Service Clerk Emilie He, #512, Lexington, South Carolina

Front Service Clerk Brooke Hessler, #379, Casselberry, Florida

Deli Clerk Sam Weldon, #425, Winter Haven, Florida

Founded in 1946, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in fields like marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the world.