Cameron Neal, a senior at Roanoke Rapids High School, is the recipient of the national 2022 DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award. 

This award recognizes students studying marketing, finance, and/or hospitality management, and are members of DECA with a minimum GPA of 3.2. 

The recipient must also be an academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader through participation in DECA. 

Cameron has demonstrated dedication to DECA throughout her time at RRHS by being an active member, winning numerous awards, participating in many community service projects, participation in multiple DECA written events and research projects, and serving as an officer to include chapter president. 

“This national award is highly competitive and we are extremely proud of her accomplishments and all of our DECA students this year,” said interim principal Tom Davis. “Cameron is a leader not only in DECA, but also in our school and community."