Region IV/National ACTE Awards​

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The deadline to apply for these awards is June 30.

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The ACTE Member Awards recognize excellence and dedication within the field of career and technical education among ACTE members. Recipients of these awards are exceptional individuals who have contributed to the success of CTE through the quality of their work and their involvement in the CTE community.

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There are eight Member Awards presented nationally:

•  ACTE Teacher of the Year

  • This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at  the middle/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 classroom/laboratory CTE teachers at the middle/secondary school level and have at least 5 years of teaching experience at the time of initial nomination are eligible recipients of this award. 

•  ACTE Administrator of the Year

  • This award recognizes administrative CTE professionals at the school, district, county, state or federal level who have demonstrated leadership in ensuring teacher and student success and have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and effective career and technical education programs. Members employed as CTE administrators, program specialists, coordinators, federal or state department of education professionals or other administrative professionals at the time of initial nomination (not employed as teachers or guidance professionals) are eligible recipients of this  award. 

•  ACTE Postsecondary Professional of the Year

  • This award recognizes the finest career and technical professionals at the postsecondary level who have instructed and educated students involved in career and technical education pathways, demonstrated innovation in the classroom, and exhibited dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities. Members employed as postsecondary CTE teachers or teacher educators are eligible recipients of this award.  

•  ACTE Counseling & Career Development Professional Award

  • This award recognizes school counselors and career development professionals who have demonstrated commitment to connecting students with opportunities for success, shown innovation in career exploration and development, and have advocated for CTE as a viable option for all students. Members employed as school counselors and/or career development professionals at the time of initial nomination are eligible recipients of this award.

•  ACTE New Teacher of the Year

  • This award recognizes new CTE teachers 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 classroom/laboratory CTE teachers (at the middle, secondary or postsecondary level) and must be relatively new to the teaching profession (with 3-5 years' experience) at the time of initial nomination are eligible recipients of this award. 

• ACTE Teacher Educator of the Year

  • This award recognizes teacher educators, secondary or postsecondary, who are committed to preparing teachers to deliver high quality CTE programs, demonstrated innovation in teacher education, and leadership in improving CTE.  Members employed as teacher educators at the time of initial nomination are eligible recipients of this award.

•  ACTE Carl Perkins Community Service Award

  • This award recognizes members who have used CTE to make a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities that promote student involvement in community service. Candidates must be current or retired CTE professionals at the time of initial nomination and a member of ACTE to be eligible recipients of this award. 

• ACTE Lifetime Achievement Award

  • This award recognizes CTE professionals for their leadership on behalf of ACTE, their innovations in CTE and their contributions to the field over an extended period of time. . Candidates must be current or retired CTE professionals at the time of initial nomination and a member of ACTE to be eligible recipients of this award.

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