ATEA National Awards are presented each year at the ATEA National Conference on Technical Education.
Outstanding Technical Teacher Award
The
Outstanding Technical Teacher Award recognizes full-time postsecondary
technical instructors from anywhere in the nation whose performance
and contribution are exceptional. Nominations are made by individual
and institutional members of ATEA. Innovative teaching strategies,
involvement with business and industry, and positive impact on students
are additional qualities needed to be considered for this award.
Outstanding Technical Student Award
The
Outstanding Technical Student Award is given to an individual who is
currently a full-time student in a post-secondary technical program. The
student must be very strong academically and show potential in his/her
chosen technical field. The student should also have an impact
on other students and the institution.
Outstanding
Technical Program Award
The
purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding technical program
at a postsecondary technical education institution anywhere in the
nation. The program
must be exemplary and contribute to the nation’s workforce. Instruction
in the program should be current and cutting edge. The program’s
Advisory Committee should be knowledgeable and active. Involvement
with business and industry is essential. Program instructor(s)
innovative teaching strategies and credentials will be reviewed. Enrollment
and placement will also be taken into consideration. The program
nominated must be at a school with active institutional membership in
ATEA.
Outstanding
Technical Education Achievement Award
The
Outstanding Service Award is presented to an individual who has made
contributions and achieved prominence in technical education at the local,
state, regional, and national levels. The winner will
be a person who is currently in the field of postsecondary technical
education or has spent a significant amount of time and energy in support
of technical education.
Silver
Star of Excellence Award
The
Silver Star of Excellence is presented jointly by ATEA and the National
Technical Honor Society . It is presented to a company that is
supportive and committed to postsecondary technical education. Nominations
for the award are from postsecondary technical institutions in letter
form identifying specific contributions to technical education such
as: donations of equipment, facilities, training, financial assistance,
internships, apprenticeships, advisory committee members and the company's
impact on technical education.
Outstanding Technical Teacher:
Stephen M. Bell, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, Iowa
Outstanding Technical Student:
John Hill, Tennessee Technology Center, Oneida/Huntsville, Tenn.
Outstanding Technical Program:
Computer Graphic Design, Louisville Technical Institute, Louisville, Ky.
Outstanding Technical Education Achievement Award:
Anna Faye Kelley-Winders, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport, Miss.
Silvers Star of Excellence:
Robert Bosch LLC, Clarksville, Tennessee
