UCCS Case Competition
Ready for some friendly competition?
Each year, the UCCS College of Business hosts a business ethics case competition. The UCCS Ethics Case Competition allows students to apply business knowledge, critical thinking, and principle-based ethical decision-making to real-world ethical situations along with a chance to network with local professionals. For those looking to practice their ethical decision-making skills, fine tune their public speaking talents, and demonstrate their presentation skills before experts in their fields ̶ this event is the one for you!
Competition Information
Event Date:
November 8th, 2025
There are three tracks:
- Undergraduate 2-year schools
- Undergraduate 4-year schools
- Graduate
Other important dates:
- October 1st - Case Released to Registered Teams
- October 10th - Team Registration Deadline
Team Information:
- There are limited spaces available for teams in each track. Register early! You will receive a confirmation when your team has been accepted or placed on a wait list.
- Teams must be 2-3 full-time or part-time 4-year undergraduate/2-year undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the sponsoring college.
- Teams must have an advisor – either faculty or college staff.
- Teams must submit a one-page executive summary and presentation printout (6 slides per page) for judges.
- Teams will be assigned a competition time for their presentation and Q&A.
- Each student of winning teams in their track will receive a trophy.
Competition Basics
UCCS Case Competition welcomes competitors from:
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United States Air Force Academy
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Adams State
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Colorado State University - Pueblo
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Fort Lewis College
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Lamar Community College
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Odyssey Early College
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Otero College
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Pikes Peak State College
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Pueblo Community College
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Trinidad State College
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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Western Colorado University
Congratulations to the 2024 UCCS Case Competition Winners!
2024: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK FIRST PLACE WINNER
Otero College: Jansen Ediger, Brittany Ferguson, Priscilla Padilla
Faculty Advisors: Caitlyn Diekmann and Joseph Eubanks
2024: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK FIRST PLACE WINNER
Western Colorado University: Kareena Hoover, Emma Wilke
Faculty Advisor: Michael Vieregge
2024: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK SECOND PLACE WINNER
Pikes Peak State College: Rylee Dextras, Dawson Rowbotham
Faculty Advisor: Monica Novack
2024: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK SECOND PLACE WINNER
U.S. Air Force Academy: Samuel Bodily, Davis Nicolas, Cody Gross
Faculty Advisor: Scott Heyler and Tyler Ledford
2024: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK THIRD PLACE WINNER
U.S. Air Force Academy: Samuel Bodily, Davis Nicolas, Cody Gross
Faculty Advisor: Scott Heyler and Tyler Ledford
2024: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK THIRD PLACE WINNER
Ethan Andrews, Lauren Arnold, Bridge Bach, Mark Tang
Faculty Advisor: Scott Heyler and Tyler Ledford
Our Past Competition Winners!
2023: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK FIRST PLACE WINNER
Odyssey Early College & Career Options: Sammie Coker, Benjamin Trumbly, Keira Potter
Faculty Advisor: Keith Clayton
2023: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK SECOND PLACE WINNER
Pikes Peak State College: Micaela Ortiz, Nicholas Jacobs, Bryce Kindall
Faculty Advisor: Carol Kurkowski
2023: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK THIRD PLACE WINNER
Odyssey Early College & Career Options: Bishop Owens, Aidan Smith, Maryah Brutus, Josiah Ruiz
Faculty Advisor: Keith Clayton
2023: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK FIRST PLACE WINNER
U.S. Air Force Academy: Helen Agee, Ryan Lilly
Faculty Advisor: Scott Heyler
2023: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK SECOND PLACE WINNER
UCCS: Ebisa Dundas, Robert Drone, Hayley Huschka
Faculty Advisor: Terri Johnson
2023: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK THIRD PLACE WINNER
Fort Lewis College: Avery Wickes, Amaris Hamilton
Faculty Advisor: Justin McBrayer
2023: GRADUATE FIRST PLACE WINNER
UCCS: Seth Pruett, Lindsey Romine, Bree Lue
Faculty Advisor: Tracy Gonzalez-Padron
2022: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK FIRST PLACE WINNER
2022: UNDERGRADUATE TWO YEAR TRACK SECOND PLACE WINNERS
Pikes Peak State College: Daniell Johnson & Carlos Chalacan
Faculty Advisors: Monica Novack & Carol Kurkowski
2022: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK FIRST PLACE WINNERS
UCCS: Mark Aschmann, Hannah Bernard
Faculty Advisor: Scott VanNess
2022: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK SECOND PLACE WINNERS
Western Colorado University: Miah Shoffner, Deann Schaaf
Faculty Advisors: Jennifer DeBoer, Paula Mann & Michael Vieregge
2022: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK THIRD PLACE WINNERS- TIE
UCCS: Ebisa Dundas, Robert Drone
Faculty Advisor: Terri Johnson
2022: UNDERGRADUATE FOUR YEAR TRACK THIRD PLACE WINNERS- TIE
Adams State University: Marco Facciotti, Diego Jones
Faculty Advisor: AJ Webb