
Celebrating Excellence in CTE: Honoring Innovation, Leadership, and Impact
West Virginia ACTE is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of educators, students, and programs that exemplify the very best in Career and Technical Education. Our awards celebrate those who inspire, innovate, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Whether you’re a teacher driving excellence in the classroom, an administrator leading remarkable success, or a counselor transforming lives, there’s an award for you. Explore our opportunities and join us in shining a spotlight on the leaders shaping the future of CTE in West Virginia.
Discover how you can be part of this tradition of excellence today!
Award Categories
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.
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.
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.
ACTE Counseling and 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.
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.
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.
ACTE Carl Perkins Community Service Award
This award recognizes individuals 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.
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.
Nominations:
wvacte@outlook.com
