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 9, 2026. 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.
Teacher of the Year
Administrator of the Year
Post-secondary Professional of the Year
Counseling and Career Professional of the Year
New Teacher of the Year
Teacher Educator of the Year
Carl Perkins Community Service Award
Lifetime Achievement Award