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2026 Competition Winners

The National Ethics Case Competition (NECC), led by Texas A&M University in founding partnership with the Daniels Fund, has announced the winners of its 2026 competition, awarding a total of $250,000 in prizes to top-performing teams, their advisors, and participating institutions.

Held in Washington, D.C., the competition brought together 18 teams from universities across the country for the semifinal round at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Teams addressed complex, real-world business and ethical challenges, advancing through multiple rounds. Ultimately, 5 finalist teams competed in the championship round at The Mayflower Hotel.