Business Ethics Essay Contest
2025-2026 Contest Details
Essay Topic
The topic for the 2025-2026 essay competition was: “What ethical responsibilities do businesses have toward workers as automation and digital tools reshape jobs?”
Prizes and Awards
1st Place: $2,500 cash + $2,500 scholarship* - Brianna Zhang, Portage Central High School
2nd Place: $1,500 cash + $1,500 scholarship* - Kate Sulkowski, South Lyon High School
3rd Place: $1,000 cash + $1,000 scholarship* - Akshaj Bhan, Northville High School
Honorable Mention: $500 cash + $500 scholarship* - Ajitesh Ravula, Avondale High School
Honorable Mention: $500 cash + $500 scholarship* - Sarah Sabur, Cass Technical High School
Honorable Mention: $500 cash + $500 scholarship* - Tyler Hampton, Cass Technical High School
*The nonrenewable PRIME Center Scholarship is contingent upon admission to, and full-time enrollment as a freshman in, the College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy.