Congratulations to our 202b CalACTE Teacher of the Year!

David Guest

A Video Production teacher in LAUSD, was recognized at Educating for Careers as California’s ACTE Teacher of the year. He will move onto Region V. Selections will be announced in Utah at the May Conference. David mentors new CTE teachers, provides professional development, and has his National Board Certification in CTE. Congratulations David!

Congratulations to our 2025 ACTE National Winners!

California ACTE Excellence Awards

California ACTE administers the ACTE Excellence Awards. State award winners are recognized at Educating for Careers in March and move forward for Region V and then National consideration.

Learn more about the Excellence Awards here, or begin a nomination by selecting one of the Excellence Awards.

All California ACTE Awards must be submitted by January 15, 2027. If you have questions about the California ACTE Awards program, please contact Gillie Miller. For more information and to view past winners, visit the CalACTE Awards webpage.