2026 INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE
BUSINESS SKILLS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Since 1981 the Society for Advancement of Management has hosted international collegiate business competitions for business school programs, inviting teams from around the world to compete.

The 2026 International Collegiate Business Skills Championships were held in-person from March 19 to March 21, 2026, and featured teams from across the globe as well as international participants. Check out the results from the competition below.

International Collegiate Business Skills Championships
Associates Division Champions

The first-place team from New England Institute of Technology included Abigail Marino, Ashley England, Jacque Galligan, Leah E Huxhold, Shelby Sams, and Stephanie Encarnacion.
Finishing in second place, the NEIT Early College Program team delivered an impressive performance of their own. Abraham Oshinkanlu, Benjamin Saccoccio, Davis Collette, and Joey Nassar
Stephen F. Austin State University earned third place in the Invitational Division. Austin Gartzman and Will Phelps.

Extemporaneous Speech Competition

First Place: Leah E. Huxhold, New England Institute of Technology
First Place: Shelby Sams, New England Institute of Technology
Second Place: Joey Nassar, NEIT Early College Program
Third Place: Stephanie Encarnacion, New England Institute of Technology

Business Knowledge Bowl Competition

First Place: Austin Gartzman, Stephen F. Austin State University
Second Place: Jacque Galligan, New England Institute of Technology
Third Place: Shelby Sams, New England Institute of Technology

Student Case Competition

1st Place — New England Institute of Technology Leah E Huxhold, Shelby Sams, Jacque Galligan, Ashley England, Stephanie Encarnacion
2nd Place — NEIT Early College Program Benjamin Saccoccio, Joey Nassar, Davis Collette, Abraham Oshinkanlu
3rd Place — Stephen F. Austin State University Austin Gartzman, Will Phelps

Written Case Competition

First Place — New England Institute of Technology Leah E. Huxhold, Shelby Sams, Jacque Galligan, and Ashley England
Second Place — NEIT – Early College Program Benjamin Saccoccio, Joey Nassar, Davis Collette, Abraham Oshinkanlu, and Jorge Martins
Third Place — Stephen F. Austin State University Austin Gartzman and Will Phelps

International Collegiate Business Skills Championship
Invitational Division Individual Champions

Jacque Galligan of New England Institute of Technology earned first place overall individual honors
Davis Collette of the NEIT Early College Program secured second place, delivering an outstanding individual performance that showcased both capability and potential.
Austin Gartzman of Stephen F. Austin State University earned third place.

International Collegiate Business Skills Championships
Undergraduate Division Champions

The first-place team from Spring Hill College included Michal Goral, Alex Clifton, Dylan Santa Cruz, Ellie King, and Kamonte Westbrook
Stephen F. Austin State University earned second place, delivering a strong and consistent performance across the competition. Helena Easey, Evelyn Maure, and Issac Velasco
Harding University secured third place in the Undergraduate Division, with George Garner, Chris Beller, Kaeden Cory, and Timothy Henry.

Extemporaneous Speech Competition

First Place: Jaydan Fabe, New England Institute of Technology Second
2nd Place: Dylan Santa Cruz, Spring Hill College
Third Place: Helena Easey, Stephen F. Austin State University

Business Knowledge Bowl Competition

First Place: Gil Rathman, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Second Place: Xavier Blodget, Georgia Southwestern State University
Third Place: Samuel Bean, Tennessee Tech

Student Case Competition

1st Place — Ohio Northern University Aubrey Hattery, Emma Key, Brennon Ryan, Sterling Segal, Alexa Lane
2nd Place — Metro State University Emily Gangl, Mubashir Diriye, Renzo Paredes Benites, Justin Shukuru
3rd Place — East Carolina University Tristan Chitwood, Logan Holtz, Addison Carman, Carter Ward

Written Case Competition

First Place — Tennessee Tech Aidan Spires, Carson Hall, and Jamie Pierce
Second Place — Spring Hill College Michal Goral, Alex Clifton, Kamonte Westbrook, Dylan Santa Cruz, and Ellie King
Third Place — Georgia Southwestern State University Demarion Williams, Briggith Machuca, Petrona Leon, Xavier Blodgett, and Asia Farley

International Collegiate Business Skills Championship
Undergraduate Division Individual Champions

Michal Goral of Spring Hill College earned first place overall individual honors through a performance defined by consistency and control
Xavier Blodgett of Georgia Southwestern State University secured second place with a performance that showed a steady and focused approach from start to finish.
Helena Easey of Stephen F. Austin State University earned third place.

International Collegiate Business Skills Championships
Open Division Champions

The first-place team from Florida State University included Jules Johannemann, Brooke Abbott, and Curtis Austin.
New England Institute of Technology secured second place, delivering one of the most complete team performances in the division. Lucas Sutton, Diego Leaver, Kellen Masters, Tyler Beaulieu, Jacob Kalif, Mike Huxhold, and Benjamin Newbury
Clayton State University earned third place in the Open Division, with Hailey Long, Yulianny Matias Medina, and Dania Flores-Rivera.

Extemporaneous Speech Competition

First Place: Hailey Long, Clayton State University;
Second Place: Jules Johannemann, Florida State University
Third Place: Benjamin Newbury, New England Institute of Technology

Business Knowledge Bowl Competition

First Place: Jules Johannemann, Florida State University
Second Place: Drew Elfers, Ohio Northern University
Third Place: Diego Leaver, New England Institute of Technology

Student Case Competition

🥇 1st Place — Florida State University Curtis Austin, Brooke Abbott, Jules Johannemann
2nd Place — Ohio Northern University Olivia Bacon, Grant Israel, Emersyn Gerken, Drew Elfers, Kevin Vonderwell
3rd Place — Stephen F. Austin State University Lydia Sattler, Zala Ule

Written Case Competition

First Place — Marshall University Chris Hermann, Brandon Kelley, Clare Walker, Michael Borsuk, and Eli Howard
Second Place — New England Institute of Technology Tyler Beaulieu, Kellen Masters, Diego Leaver, Jacob Kalif, and Lucas Sutton
Third Place — Florida State University Curtis Austin, Brooke Abbott, and Jules Johannemann

International Collegiate Business Skills Championship
Open Division Individual Champions

Jules Johannemann of Florida State University earned first place overall individual honors.
Lucas Sutton of New England Institute of Technology secured second place.
Hailey Long of Clayton State University earned third place