The Cox Contender Challenge is an annual apprentice-like competition open to teams representing LEE student organizations and classes. During the week of Oct. 9, undergraduate students competed in various unique real-life business challenges to demonstrate their entrepreneurial strength by applying leadership, teamwork, management, and marketing abilities.
A huge thank you to our sponsor, Cox Communications, Inc. for your continued support and participation! It’s because of your generosity that students receive monetary prizes for their efforts.
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On Day 1, Cox Communications sponsored the Career and Professional Development Challenge. Congratulations to the following MVPs and Challenge Winners!
1st Place ($500)
Lee Women in Business
2nd Place ($250)
Silver Eagles - Color Business Association
MVPs
Hoffman Madzou
Christen Smith
Artaya Liggens
Ethan Phui
Hieu Nguyen
April Valdez
Andres Carrasco
Georgina Zacari
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On Day 2, Cox Business sponsored the Innovation Challenge. Congratulations to the following MVPs and Challenge Winners!
1st Place ($500)
Lee Peer Mentors
2nd Place ($250)
Management Information Sciences Society
MVPs
Samer Youssouf
Aryah Certain
Bretly Clark
Ken Hitchcock
Monty Dobbins
Erika Talavera
Andres Carrasco
Marcus Young
Caylee Chavez
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On Day 3, Cox Media sponsored the Sales & Marketing Challenge. Congratulations to the following MVPs and Challenge Winners!
1st Place ($500)
Lee Peer Mentors
2nd Place ($250)
American Marketing Association
MVPs
Manny Becerra
Brandon Mero
Yonatan Eyob
Jake Juliano
Noelani Melson
Hoffman Madzou
Chris Convery
James Sarmiento
Annie Wang
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On Day 4, Cox Communications sponsored the Ethics Challenge. Congratulations to the following MVPs and Challenge Winners!
1st Place ($500)
Global Entrepreneurship Experience
2nd Place ($250)
American Marketing Association
MVPs
D.J. Sabas
Caleb Sensemmer
Mav Garing
Manny Becerra
Georgina Barrett
Yonatan Eyob
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On Day 4, the Cox Contender Challenge Champions received their grand prizes! Congratulations to the following teams, and thank you for your participation.
FIRST PLACE ($1000)
Lee Peer Mentors
SECOND PLACE ($500)
American Marketing Association
Once again, thank you to Cox Communications, Inc. for your support, and we look forward to your participation next year!