Awards Nomination Forms
We all know someone who has quietly given of their time and expected nothing in return. People who have gone above and beyond. Take a moment and nominate them for the recognition they deserve.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes the contributions and distinguished accomplishments of members who have been identified with the work and purposes of the Association for Career and Technical Education over an extended period of time.
Teacher of the Year
This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at the secondary school level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities. Members employed as full-time classroom/laboratory CTE teachers at the secondary school level are eligible recipients of this award.
Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year
This award recognizes career and technical teachers and teacher educators who have demonstrated excellence and best practices in career and technical education at the postsecondary level. Members employed as full-time postsecondary CTE teachers or teacher educators are eligible recipients of this award.
Administrator of the Year
This award recognizes CTE administrators, program specialists/coordinators, and other CTE personnel who have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and effective career and technical programs. Members employed as full-time CTE administrators, program specialists, coordinators, and all other CTE personnel and staff (not employed as teachers or guidance professionals) are eligible recipients of this award.
Champion of the Year
This award recognizes individuals and entities, from within or outside the Association, for the highest meritorious contributions to the improvement, promotion, development and progress of career and technical education. This individual has made significant accomplishments related to CTE that have contributed to the improvement, promotion, development and progress of CTE and actions that have enhanced the growth and quality of CTE.
New Career & Technical Teacher
This award recognizes CTE teachers with 3-5 years’ experience (at the secondary or postsecondary level) who have made significant contributions toward innovative and unique career and technical education programs and shown a professional commitment early in their careers. Members employed as full-time classroom/laboratory CTE teachers (at the secondary or postsecondary level) who are relatively new to the teaching profession (with 3-5 years’ experience) are eligible recipients of this award.
Perkins Community Service Award
This award is presented to ACTE members who have used CTE to make a significant impact on a community/humanitarian cause through leadership in programs and activities that promote community involvement. This award was named in honor of the late Congressman Perkins, and is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the same humanitarian concerns exemplified by Congressman Perkins.
Counseling & Career Development Professional Award
This award recognizes guidance counselors and career development professionals who have made significant contributions to advocate, educate and communicate the value of CTE as a viable career option to a variety of audiences in their communities. Members employed as full-time school counselors and/or career development professionals are eligible recipients of this award.
Business Leader of the Year
This award celebrates the contributions and achievements of an executive from the business community who has demonstrated a solid and sustained commitment to improving career and technical education. They applicants will be judged according to the significant accomplishments related to CTE that have contributed to the improvement, promotion, development and progress of CTE and actions that have enhanced the growth and quality of CTE.
Carl Business of the Year
This award celebrates businesses and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to career and technical education through their partnership and staunch support of CTE professionals. They applicants will be judged according to the significant accomplishments related to CTE that have contributed to the improvement, promotion, development and progress of CTE and actions that have enhanced the growth and quality of CTE.
