Career and Technical Education Exemplary Alumni Award

Purpose

The award is meant to recognize a past CTE student who exemplifies the mission of Career and Technical Education and who has made significant strides and shown professional commitment/promise early in their career.

Eligibility

Individuals who are currently employed full-time or part-time in a career and technical education related profession are eligible for this award. Nominees must be a recent graduate of a CTE program (within the last 10 years). Age is not a determining factor. The candidate does NOT need to be a CACTE/ACTE member.  This is a competitive award and only one individual will be selected.

Application Procedures

1. Complete and attach the CACTE-ACTE-Member-Awards Application
2. Provide a description of how the applicant fits the criteria for the award including, but not limited to, significant accomplishments within their career-technical education profession, professional commitment and promise which may include professional membership and activities, professional contributions, training and experience background, and/or civic and community involvement. This description should be no more than 4 pages.
3. Include a copy of the nominee’s resume.
4. Include a maximum of seven letters (two required) of support. These letters could come from the following individuals:
   • Former CTE Teacher
   • Nominee’s immediate supervisor
   • An administrator
   • Community member
   • Additional letters of choice
5. A current photograph, color or black and white, MUST be included.

Deadline

All nominations must be emailed to the Awards Committee Chair by June 12:

CACTE@cacte.org