Administrator of the Year Award
The VACTEA Administrator of the Year award recognizes administrative CTE professionals at the school, district, county, or state 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.
Nominations: Click here to complete the nomination form by August 15.
Contact the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (VACTEA) Awards/Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. Tricia Jacobs for more information.
2024 – Chad Maclin, Chesterfield County Public Schools
New Administrator of the Year Award
The VACTEA New Administrator of the Year award recognizes new administrative CTE professionals at the school, district, county, or state level with of administrative experience. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership in ensuring teacher and student success and have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and effective career and technical education programs.
Nominations: Click here to complete the nomination form by August 15.
Contact the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (VACTEA) Awards/Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. Tricia Jacobs for more information.
2024 – Alisa Rushing, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Administrator of the Year Award
The Virginia ACTE Administrator of the Year 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.
Nominations: All Virginia ACTE Awards must be submitted by November 1. Click here to submit an application.
Contact the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education (Virginia ACTE) for more information.
2023 – Dr. Lhe Smith, Loudoun County Public Schools
2022 – Todd Lynn, Shenandoah County Public Schools
Carl Perkins Community Service Award
The Virginia ACTE Carl Perkins Community Service 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.
Nominations: All Virginia ACTE Awards must be submitted by November 10. All applications must be started by November 1 to be considered. Click here to submit an application.
Contact the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education (Virginia ACTE) for more information.
Coming soon!
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Virginia ACTE Lifetime Achievement 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: All Virginia ACTE Awards must be submitted by November 10. All applications must be started by November 1 to be considered. Click here to submit an application.
Contact the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education (Virginia ACTE) for more information.
Coming soon!
Outstanding Administrator Award
The VATFACS Outstanding Administrator award is based upon outstanding service to the field of Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Nominations: Coming Soon.
Contact the Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (VATFACS) for more information.
2023 – Tony Switzer, Prince William County Public Schools
2023 – Christine Good, Loudoun County Public Schools
2022 – Trista Mason, Fairfax County Public Schools
2021 – David Van Gelder, Prince William County Public Schools
2021 – Kathryn Clark, Loudoun County Public Schools
2020 – Chevelli Smith, Prince William County Public Schools
2019 – Christopher O'Rourke, Loudoun County Public Schools
2018 – Dr. Timothy E. Johnson, Portsmouth City Public Schools
2017 – No Award Given
2016 – Sherri Chapman, Alexandria City Public Schools
2015 – Craig Hill, Portsmouth Public Schools
2014 – Linda Spruill, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2013 – Shirley Cash, Manassas City Public Schools
2012 – Jonnie Collie, Highland Springs Technical Center
2011 – Ronald S. Rodriguez, Principal, Henrico County High School
2010 – Evangeline Muldon, Principal, Kempsville High School, Virginia Beach, VA
2009 – Mac Beaton, CTE Administrator, Henrico County Public Schools
2008 – Nancy Mauricee Holmes, Richmond Technical Center
2007 - Linda Spruill, Virginia Beach Public Schools
The VATIE Dr. R. Lee Ross Outstanding Career & Technical Educator
award is based upon outstanding service to the field of Trade and Industrial education.
Nominations: Click here to complete the nomination form.
Contact the Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators (VATIE) for more information.
2023 - Jason Suhr, Roanoke County Public Schools
2022 - Robbie Dooley, Franklin County High School
2021 - J. Anthony Williams, Ed.D., Virginia Department of Education
2019 - Bernard "Trey" Davis, Manassas City Public Schools
2018 - Charles "Ed" Dellinger, Lynchburg City Schools
2017 - Rob Williams, Ronald A. Williams, LTD
2016 - Dr. Brandon Martin, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2015 - Deborah Tripp, Virginia SkillsUSA Student Specialist
2014 - Ed Sullivan, Virginia Dept of Education & Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center
2012 - Doug Wright, Chantilly Academy
2011 - Lee Browning, Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center
2010* - Dr. Richard "Lee" Ross, Virginia Department of Education
2009 - Dr. Dan Smith, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2008* - Chad Maclin, Fairfax County Public Schools
2007 - Andy McClung, A.R. Burton CTE Center
2006 - Forest Fowler, Giles County CTE Center
2005 - Meghan O’Connor, Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center
2004 - Charles Coles, Bedford Science and Technology Center
2003 - Gary Lane, Tazewell County Career Center
2002 - Vic Sorrell, Hermitage Technical Center
2001* - Roger Johnson, A.R. Burton Technology Center
2000* - Mark Church, State SkillsUSA-VICA Director
1997 - Tim Lawrence, State VICA Director
1994 - Ike Koontz, Brick Institute of America
1991 - Gary Fletcher, Brick Institute of America
* Earned National Recognition
The VBEA Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor conferred by VBEA for those who have rendered outstanding service to the field of business and information technology.
Nominations: Click here to complete the nomination form by March 1.
Contact the Virginia Business Education Association (VBEA) for more information.
2022 - Judith Sams, Virginia Department of Education
The VAHAMSEA Outstanding Career & Technical Service Award is to recognize educators who have made the highest meritorious contribution to the improvement, promotion, development, and progress of Health Occupations Education.
Nominations: Click here to complete the nomination form by June 15.
Contact the Virginia Health & Medical Sciences Educators Association (VAHAMSEA) for more information.
Coming soon!
The VAHAMSEA Outstanding Career & Technical Educator Award is to recognize educators who have recently provided or are currently providing significant contributions to the improvement, promotion, development, and progress of Health Occupations Education.
Nominations: Click here to complete the nomination form by June 15.
Contact the Virginia Health & Medical Sciences Educators Association (VAHAMSEA) for more information.
Coming soon!
The VTEEA Lynn P. Barrier Engineering Award is awarded for state and national leadership in developing curriculum and instructional resources that advance the study of design and
engineering in K-12 education.
Nominations: Click here to complete the nomination form by April 30.
Contact the Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association (VTEEA) for more information.
2021 - Danielle Meyer, Loudoun County Public Schools
2018 - Jorge Valenzuela, Graduate Studies, ODU
2014 - Glen Bull, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
2011 - William E. Dugger, Jr., Virginia Tech (Retired)
2008 - Virginia Whiting, Richmond City Public School (retired)
2007 - Linda Harpine, Rockingham County Public Schools
2006 - George R. Willcox, Virginia Department of Education