National Student Advertising Competition


The National Student Advertising Competition is the premier college advertising competition that provides more than 2,000 college students the real-world experience of creating a strategic advertising/marketing/media campaign for a corporate client. Students develop a plans book and then pitch their work to advertising veterans from the American Advertising Federation at the district, semi-final and national levels.

How It Works

Each year, a corporate sponsor provides an assignment or case study outlining the history of its product and current challenge. The case study reflects a real world marketing challenge. Students must research the product and its competition, identify potential problem areas and devise a completely integrated campaign for the client. Each student team then "pitches" its campaign to a panel of judges.

Structure

Each of the AAF's college chapters can form a team for the National Student Advertising Competition on its campus. The AAF is divided into 15 geographical regions, and based on their school location, student teams first compete at the district level, either in-person or virtually. The winning team from each district then advances to the semi-finals, where NSAC teams compete for one of eight spots at the finals. The final round of competition is held during ADMERICA, the AAF's annual national conference.

Judging

Judging is conducted by professionals in the advertising, marketing and communications industry. Judges at the national level are selected from the client and their advertising agencies.

2020 District Winners: Adobe

DistrictStates2020 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut'
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia'
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia'
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia1st Place
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoFlorida State University'
5Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganMarian University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganGrand Valley State University4th Place
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaEast Tennessee State University'
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Missouri3rd Place
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas State University2nd Place
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana'
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of Oregon'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico'
13Hawaii'
14Northern California, Northern Nevada'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaChapman University'
Virtual District''

2019 District Winners: Wienerschnitzel

June 6–7, Hollywood, Florida, United States of America
DistrictStates2019 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales UniversityFinalist
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSyracuse University3rd Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaIthaca College1st Place
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaLiberty University2nd Place
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of Miami'
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganColumbia CollegeFinalist
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganGrand Valley State University'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaUniversity of AlabamaFinalist
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinSouth Dakota State UniversityFinalist
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Missouri'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of North Texas'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaSouthern Methodist UniversityFinalist
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of Oregon'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoBrigham Young University–Provo'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaSan Jose State University'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaUniversity of California, Los Angeles-
Virtual District'DePaul University'

2018 District Winners: Ocean Spray Cranberries

June 6–9, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
DistrictStates2018 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University'
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSyracuse UniversityNational Champions
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia2nd Place
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of Miami'
5Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky'
5Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganBall State University'
6Illinois, Indiana, Michigan'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaEast Tennessee State University'
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Missouri3rd Place
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaOral Roberts University '
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana'
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University
14Northern California, Northern Nevada'
15Southern California, Southern Nevada'-
Virtual District'DePaul University

2017 District Winners: Tai Pei Campaign

June 7–8, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
DistrictStates2017 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales UniversityNational Champions
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSyracuse University'
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaLiberty University'
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoFlorida State University3rd Place
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckySchool of Advertising Art'
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky7th Place
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganGrand Valley State University4th Place
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganPurdue University Northwest'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaLouisiana State University'
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinSouth Dakota State University'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriWebster University5th Place
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of Central Oklahoma'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaOklahoma State University2nd Place
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaMontana State University'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoBrigham Young University'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaSan Jose State University'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaChapman University'
Virtual District'DePaul University

2016 District Winners: Snapple Campaign

June 4–7, Anaheim, California, United States of America
DistrictStates2016 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutBoston University
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaGeorge Washington University'
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSt. John's University'
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of VirginiaNational Champions
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoRingling College of Art and Design3rd Place
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganMichigan State University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganPurdue University Calumet'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganBall State University'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaLouisiana State University'
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinUniversity of Minnesota'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriWebster University8th Place
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas State University'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of Central Oklahoma'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaWest Texas A&M University2nd Place
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaIdaho State University'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoNew Mexico State University'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUniversity of California Berkeley'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaChapman University'
Virtual District'DePaul University

2015 District Winners: Pizza Hut Campaign

June 10–13, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
DistrictStates2015 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University2nd Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia St. John's University 3rd Place
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill'
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of Miami'
5Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky''
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganGrand Valley State University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganColumbia College Chicago'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaLouisiana State University4th Place
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinMinnesota State University - Moorhead'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Northern Iowa'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaWest Texas A&M University'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of Oklahoma'
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of OregonNational Champions
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoBrigham Young University'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaSan Jose State University'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaUniversity of California Los Angeles'
Virtual DistrictUniversity of Southern Mississippi''
Wildcard Winner''

2014 District Winners: Mary Kay Campaign

May 28–31, Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America
DistrictStates2014 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University4th Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaGeorge Washington University'
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill'
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of Miami2nd Place
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyMarshall University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganMarian University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganPurdue University CalumetNational Champions
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaUniversity of Alabama'
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinSouth Dakota State University'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of Texas - Austin'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas Tech University3rd Place
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of Idaho'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoSouthwest University of Visual Arts - Albuquerque'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUC Berkeley5th Place
15Southern California, Southern NevadaUCLA'
Virtual DistrictCal State Fullerton'
Wildcard WinnerTBD'

2013 District Winners: Glidden Campaign

June 5–8, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
DistrictStates2013 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University4th Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaGeorge Washington University'
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia3rd Place
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of MiamiNational Champions
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganMichigan State University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganPurdue University Calumet'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaLouisiana State University'
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of Houston'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaWest Texas A&M University'
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of Idaho'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoBrigham Young University'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUniversity of Nevada, Reno'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas'
Wildcard WinnerSyracuse University2nd Place

2012 District Winners: Nissan USA Campaign

June 2–5, Austin, Texas, United States of America
DistrictStates2012 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University3rd Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaPennsylvania State University'
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSyracuse University'
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia'
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of Miami4th Place
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyOhio University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganGrand Valley State University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganButler University'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaUniversity of Alabama2nd Place
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinMinnesota State University - Moorhead'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Nebraska - LincolnNational Champions
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas A&M University - College Station'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas Christian University'
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaPortland State University'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoSouthwest University of Visual Arts - Albuquerque'
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUniversity of California - Berkeley'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaUniversity of California - Los Angeles'
Wildcard WinnerWest Texas A&M University5th Place

2011 District Winners: JCPenney Campaign

June 1–4, San Diego, California, United States of America
DistrictStates2011 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University3rd Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaHofstra University'
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaIthaca College2nd Place
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia'
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of MiamiNational Champions
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyOhio University'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganColumbia College - Chicago'
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganButler University'
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaSavannah College of Art and Design'
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinMinnesota State University - Moorhead'
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of Texas - Austin'
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaOklahoma State University'
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaBrigham Young University - Idaho'
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoUniversity of Texas at El Paso'
13HawaiiChaminade University'
14Northern California, Northern NevadaCalifornia State University - Chico'
15Southern California, Southern NevadaChapman University'
Wildcard WinnerPurdue University Calumet'

2010 District Winners: State Farm Campaign

June 10–11, Orlando, Florida, United States of America
DistrictStates2010 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement----
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutBoston University'----
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSyracuse University'----
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaGeorge Washington University'----
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia'----
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoFlorida State University'----
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyMarshall University'----
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganPurdue University Calumet'----
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganButler University'----
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaSavannah College of Art and Design'----
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison'----
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln'----
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas State University2nd Place----
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaUniversity of Houston'----
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of Oregon'----
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoArt Center Design College - Tucson'----
13HawaiiChaminade University'----
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUniversity of Nevada, Reno'----
15Southern California, Southern NevadaChapman UniversityNational ChampionsWildcard WinnerBall State University

2009 District Winners: Century Council Campaign

June 4–5, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
DistrictStates2009 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement----
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University'----
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSyracuse UniversityNational Champions----
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaGeorge Washington University'----
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia'----
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoFlorida State University'----
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyOhio University'----
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganNorthwood University'----
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganColumbia College Chicago'----
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaThe University of Alabama2nd Place----
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities'----
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln'----
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas Tech University'----
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaPortland State University'----
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoArt Center Design College - Tucson'----
13HawaiiHawaii Pacific University'----
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUniversity of California - Berkeley3rd Place----
15Southern California, Southern NevadaChapman University4th PlaceWildcard WinnerTexas Christian University'

2008 District Winners: AOL Campaign

June 8–9, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
DistrictStates2008 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutEmerson College5th Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaHofstra University-
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaGeorge Washington University-
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia3rd Place
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoFlorida State University -
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyOhio University National Champions
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganIndiana University Bloomington-
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganColumbia College Chicago-
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaLouisiana State University-
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin - Oshkosh -
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriWebster University-
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas State University - San Marcos -
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of Oregon -
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoArt Center Design College - Albuquerque2nd Place
13HawaiiNo participant-
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUniversity of Nevada, Reno -
15Southern California, Southern NevadaUniversity of Southern California-
Wildcard WinnerTexas Christian University4th Place

2007 District Winners: Coca-Cola Campaign

June 7–8, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
DistrictStates2007 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutQuinnipiac University-
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaSyracuse University4th Place
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaBaruch College-
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of Virginia-
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoFlorida State University -
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyMarshall University -
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganUniversity of Illinois-
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganUniversity of Michigan2nd Place
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaSavannah College of Art and Design-
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities National Champions
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriWebster University-
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaTexas Christian University -
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaPortland State University -
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoArt Center Design College - Tucson-
13Hawaii Chaminade University -
14Northern California, Northern NevadaCalifornia State University - Chico -
15Southern California, Southern NevadaUniversity of Southern California3rd Place
Wildcard WinnerUniversity of Texas at Austin-

2006 District Winners: Postal Vault Campaign

June 10–12, San Francisco, CA
DistrictStates2006 Winning TeamNational Finals Placement
1Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ConnecticutJohnson & Wales University-
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaUniversity of Scranton-
2New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of ColumbiaGeorge Washington University-
3Virginia, North Carolina, South CarolinaUniversity of VirginiaNational Champions
4Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto RicoUniversity of Miami-
5Ohio, West Virginia, KentuckyUniversity of Kentucky-
6Illinois, Indiana, MichiganBall State University-
7Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Southeast LouisianaUniversity of Tennessee
8North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, WisconsinUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities3rd Place
9Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, MissouriWebster University2nd Place
10Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northwest LouisianaSouthern Methodist University-
11Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, AlaskaUniversity of Oregon-
12Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New MexicoArt Center Design College - Albuquerque4th Place
13HawaiiChaminade University-
14Northern California, Northern NevadaUniversity of Nevada, Reno-
15Southern California, Southern NevadaChapman University5th Place
Wildcard WinnerUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison-

Past Sponsors and Winners

YearSponsorWinning TeamYearSponsorWinning Team
1973California VinterMichigan State University1974American Motors CorporationUniversity of South Carolina
1975Warner-LambertUniversity of Texas-Austin1976Toyota Motor Sales USAUniversity of Texas-Austin
1977Frito-Lay Inc. San Jose State University1978Coca-Cola USA Virginia Commonwealth University
1979Wella BalsamUniversity of Tennessee1980Nabisco, Inc.San Antonio College
1981Adolf CoorsMichigan State University1982Corning Glass WorksUniversity of Virginia
1983Maxwell House CoffeeUniversity of Georgia1984Radio ShackTexas Tech University
1985Burger King CorporationSan Jose State University1986Levi Strauss and CompanyIowa State University
1987Chevrolet Motor DivisionBrigham Young University1988Nestle Foods CorporationUniversity of Oregon
1989Kellogg CompanyUniversity of West Florida1990The Hearst CorporationSouthwest Texas State University
1991American AirlinesUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison1992Visa USAUniversity of Montana
1993Saturn CorporationIthaca College1994Eastman Kodak CompanyUniversity of Houston
1995Chrysler CorporationLoyola University-New Orleans1996American Red CrossUniversity of West Florida
1997Pizza HutUniversity of West Florida1998Hallmark Cards, Inc.George Washington University
1999Toyota Motor Sales, USAUCLA2000The New York TimesUniversity of Alabama
2001Daimler-ChryslerUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison2002Bank of AmericaSouthern Methodist University
2003Toyota Motor SalesUniversity of Nevada-Reno2004VISIT FLORIDASouthern Methodist University
2005Yahoo!Texas State University-San Marcos2006University of Virginia
2007Coca-ColaUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities2008AOL Ohio University
2009Century CouncilSyracuse University2010State FarmChapman University
2011jcpenneyUniversity of Miami2012Nissan North AmericaUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln
2013GliddenUniversity of Miami2014Mary KayPurdue University Calumet
2015Pizza HutUniversity of Oregon2016SnappleUniversity of Virginia
2017Tai Pei Frozen FoodJohnson & Wales University2018Ocean SpraySyracuse University