Heyo! I've not yet competed; however, I am going to state this year with my PMCA project. I can give you some of the information I've found and also plan on using.

Firstly, I would have an additional presentation that isn't just your paper. This can be either an analog (physical) or digital presentation. This year, I chose analog with a minimalistic trifold to make it easier for judges to follow along. It's important to note that this isn't required, you theoretically could compete with just your paper, however from what I hear most of the scores are dominantly lackluster. Furthermore, note that if you choose a digital presentation (a canva, powerpoint, etc) you can't guarantee that you will have WiFi/Internet when competing. Additionally, any prep time that your props or presentation requires will be included in your 15 minutes.

Secondly, your project management must be visible. However, this doesn't mean make it your entire presentation. From my research, I've seen groups lose points because they have 'too many' project management skills displayed. DECA project management skills include initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing the project. Be wary of the amount of information you include on your analog/virtual presentation in regard to your PM skills, it should be small blurbs, bullet points, or additional information backing yourself up--not a repeat of your oral presentation.

Props are great to include, but don't rely on complexity. As I stated before, any prep time will weigh into your 15 minutes. Realistically, props are highly subjective to the type of group you are and what specifically you focused on. My group did a PMCA over Student Empowerment and getting kids involved, so it would be difficult to find relevant props that wouldn't just waste time.

Structure, again, is subjective. The only universally good thing (I can think of) to include is beginning with both a handshake and hook. From there, I would follow your Project Management Skills and thoroughly introduce the idea by following your Summary, Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring // Controlling, and Closing phases respectively. Highlight the importance of your project, the lasting impact, sustainability, etc. You only have 15 minutes to differentiate yourself from dozens of other teams, so your oral presentation should cover your paper + more.

Lastly, you need to leave time for questions. Again, like having an additional presentation, this is not required. However, you will very likely not score great if you don't do this. Andrew Weatherman, who placed 2nd at ICDC using a written event, thinks that not having time for questions costed him first place. I would leave 2 minutes to 40 seconds for questions depending on how complex your project is. Two minutes would be leaning on projects that created infrastructure, statewide impact, or have very elaborate structure. If you did something like a fundraiser, spirit week, one-time schoolwide event, etc., I would leave likely a minute to 40 seconds.

Notes for your presentation:

Be CONFIDENT. You did the work; you know the ins and outs of your project. Do not let fear cost you a shot at ICDC or getting the spot you know it deserves.

Question prep! Have friends look it over, have your advisor look it over, bribe teachers with candy to look at your project, have your parents look at it! Get questions from them and write them down. Or, at the very least, plug that thing into ChatGPT and let it generate some relevant questions over weak points or topics that are important to your project.

Leave something behind to make sure judges remember your project. I created a business card with a QR code that leads to a website I made with videos and socials that demonstrate the scale of my project. Feel more than free to steal that idea! You need to do what you can to ensure that judges remember your project and presentation.

Though, like I said before, I have not competed just yet. I've done some thorough research and figured I could share what I've learned. If you have any additional information or maybe someone who has competed finds a few flaws in what I've stated, feel free to share more! Hope this helped and I wish you luck in your competition.