Award Nominations

2026 CTENT, CTAT, & ACTE Award Nominations

Nomination Form

Directions:
Please submit a nomination for one of the awards listed below. You may submit as many nominations as you would like; however, each form submission should be used for one nomination only.

Award Categories: 

The awards are divided into two categories: CTAT Member Awards and CTAT/ACTE Impact Awards.

The CTENT/CTAT Member Awards recognize excellence and dedication within the field of career and technical education among our association 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. 

CTAT Member Awards: 

• New Teacher of the Year (0-5 years experience) - Nominations are limited to no more than two per area. Guidelines

• Administrator of the Year - Nominations are limited to no more than one per area. Guidelines

• Postsecondary Professional of the Year - Nominations are limited to no more than two per area. Guidelines

• Counseling and Career Development Professional Award - Nominations are limited to no more than two per area. Guidelines

• Carl Perkins Community Service Award - Nominations are limited to no more than two per area. Guidelines

• Experienced Teacher of the Year (5+ years experience) - Nominations are limited to no more than two per area. Guidelines

• Lifetime Achievement Award (Member of ACTE 10+ years) - Nominations are limited to no more than one per area. Guidelines

The CTAT/ ACTE Impact Awards recognize groups and individuals from the education, business and industry communities who enhance career and technical education by contributing to the improvement, promotion, development and progress of CTE. Individuals or entities (from within or outside the field) that have contributed to the success and promotion of CTE, thereby positively impacting the image of CTE, are eligible recipients of these awards. *Guidelines and details HERE.
The Business-Education Partnership Award -
The Business-Education Partnership Awards were created for business and education leaders who understand that economic livelihood is linked to the success of career and technical education CTE programs. Eligible partnerships have been created within the last five years, are designed to support high-quality CTE programs, and exist between at least one educational institution and at least one business or industry representative group. Partnerships should be existing at the time of nomination and should have made a measurable/significant impact on student achievement and on the development of the local community and economy.
ACTE Champion for CTE Award -
ACTE’s Champion for CTE Awards were created to recognize education leaders, business and industry executives, and thought leaders who support and champion CTE programs as a vital part of developing a prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce. These awards showcase outstanding champions-from local leaders to national figureheads-who have leveraged their influence to expand, improve, and promote CTE.
CTE Showcase of Excellence -
For any district/program that represents best practices and excellence in CTE through community partnerships, sustained excellence, innovation, transferability, cost effectiveness, student impact, and/or membership/activities. *This is a CTAT state level award only.