The Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education Awards Program seeks to promote excellence by recognizing individuals, companies and organizations who have made contributions to promote and expand career and technical education in Wisconsin.

WACTE Awards include:
     Local of the Year
     George P. Hambrecht
     C. L. Greiber
     Associate Member
     Specialty Services Member
     Administrator
     Teacher – Full Time
     Teacher – Part Time
     New Teacher
     Loyalty Member
     Outstanding Member-Community Service

An award recipient must wait at least three (3) years before being nominated again in the same category.

All 2004 awards will be presented at the WACTE’s Annual Conference, February 19, 2004 in Madison, WI.

The following state award recipients may be eligible for ACTE recognition:
     Specialty Services
     New Teacher
     Teacher – Full Time
     Administrator
     Outstanding Member-Community Service

An award committee member nominated for recognition will withdraw from that year’s awards committee activities.

Since the WACTE Awards Program has been simplified and ACTE qualifications differ from WACTE qualifications, state award recipients may be required to redo their packets to qualify for ACTE awards.

The Awards Committee Chair will review the criteria with the state recipients after the annual awards program.

Detailed information about the awards program, application procedures and appropriate forms are contained in this handbook.

For further information, contact Linda Wilke, WACTE Awards Committee Chair, at lwilke@morainepark.edu.

For previous award recipients, visit the WACTE web site at www.wacteonline.org.

The nomination packets must be received at the WACTE office no later than November 28, 2003.

Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education
518 Potomac Lane, Madison WI 53719

WACTE LOCAL OF THE YEAR

Each WACTE local may submit a yearbook of activities sponsored by the local.

1. Include actual activities from January through November 2003 and anticipated November/December 2003 activities.

2.       Construction of the yearbook:
      ·     Cover page of your own design.
      ·     Assemble all materials in a three-ring binder.
      ·     Pages should be consecutively numbered.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”), with the local’s name printed on the back.

FORMAT

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Local Member Activities	30
Section B:	Professional Development Activities	30
Section C:	Legislative Activities	20
Section D:	Career and Technical Education Week Activities	20
	Total Points:	100

GEORGE P. HAMBRECHT AWARD

Each year WACTE presents an award to members who:

1. are currently WACTE members;

2. have served at least twenty-five (25) years as an employee in career and technical education;

3. have been a member of WACTE for at least five (5) years.

The name(s) of the local nominee(s) must be submitted in writing to the WACTE office and received no later than November 28, 2003. Late submissions will be recognized the following year.

C. L. GREIBER AWARD OF MERIT
INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS

Each year WACTE recognizes individuals, companies and organizations outside the field of career and technical education for their outstanding contributions to the improvement, promotion and development of career, technical and adult education in Wisconsin.

Individuals, companies, or organizations recognized must have demonstrated a concern for career and technical education as evidenced through activities such as sponsored programs, personal services, supportive publications, financial support or meritorious activities.

All recipients are recognized at the conference and will be awarded a plaque.

1. Each local may submit one Individual and one Business/Industry for recognition.

2. Highlight accomplishments and contributions in a few paragraphs.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4”x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

4. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of types of information that could be included in the nomination packet.

1. Personal Involvement: Could include advisory committee membership, guest lecturer, and involvement with local foundation, program or curriculum development assistance, employment of interns or graduates, etc.

2. Contributions: Could include contributions of scholarships, equipment, material for programs, use of equipment, etc.

3. Other:

4. Letters of endorsement (optional):

Professional Excellence Award
ASSOCIATE MEMBER

An award will be given to a WACTE member (office, technical, paraprofessional, or custodial staff) who has made a significant contribution to career and technical education.

1. Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be a member of WACTE.

2. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

4. Submit your portfolio using the suggested format below.

5. Your portfolio should be written in third person and submitted in a report folder.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of what information to submit.

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Job Title & Description (One paragraph)
Section B:	Job Effectiveness / Accomplishments New / Original Approaches Demonstration of Leadership / Coordination Impact on Students / Community Work-Related Committees Endorsement Letter	60
Section C:	Involvement / Promotion of Career & Technical Education Professional Memberships / Activities Interaction with Community Impact on Career & Technical Education Endorsement Letter	40
	Total Points:	100

Professional Excellence Award
PART-TIME TEACHER

This award is given to an affiliated, associate, or loyalty member who is a part-time teacher. The teacher is selected for this award because of contributions to career and technical education and for outstanding teaching.

1. Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be a member of WACTE.

2. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

4. Submit your portfolio written in third person and submitted in a report folder using the suggested format below.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of what information to submit.

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Job Title & Description(One paragraph)
Section B:	Job Effectiveness / Accomplishments Innovative or Unique Program Characteristics Teacher Effectiveness Teacher / Program Approach to Diversity Educational Preparation Impact on Students / Community Endorsement Letter	60
Section C:	Involvement / Promotion of Career & Technical Education Publications / Presentations Professional Memberships / Activities Interaction with Community Impact on Career & Technical Education Endorsement Letter	40
	Total Points:	100

Professional Excellence Award
SPECIALTY SERVICES

This award is given to a full-time affiliated member, other than a classroom teacher or administrator, in recognition of contributions made to career and technical education. This would include personnel in positions such as counselor, health nurse, librarian, special projects, student services, economic development, work place training, media, public information, human resources, consultant, school-to-work, high school relations and continuing education.

1. Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be a member of WACTE and ACTE*.

2. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

4. Submit your portfolio using the suggested format below.

5. Your portfolio should be written in third person and submitted in a report folder.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of what information to submit.

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Job Title & Description (One paragraph)
Section B:	Job Effectiveness / Accomplishments Significant Accomplishments for Career & Technical Education Educational Preparation Impact on Students / Community Endorsement Letter	60
Section C:	Involvement / Promotion of Career & Technical Education Publications / Presentations Professional Memberships / Activities & Accomplishments Impact on Career & Technical Education Endorsement Letter	40
	Total Points:	100

* To be considered for ACTE recognition, the nominee must meet the ACTE consecutive five-year membership requirement. (membership since 1999)

Professional Excellence Award
ADMINISTRATOR

WACTE seeks to recognize an affiliated member involved in full-time administration (administrator, dean, associate dean, supervisor, coordinator, principal, etc.) who has made significant contributions to career and technical education.

1. Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be a member of WACTE and ACTE*

2. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

4. Submit your portfolio using the suggested format below.

5. Your portfolio should be written in third person and submitted in a report folder.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of what information to submit.

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Job Title & Description (One paragraph)
Section B:	Job Effectiveness / Accomplishments Leadership in New Initiatives Significant Accomplishments for Career & Technical Education Educational Preparation Impact on Students / Community Endorsement Letter	60
Section C:	Involvement / Promotion of Career & Technical Education Publications / Presentations Professional Memberships / Activities & Accomplishments Impact on Career & Technical Education Endorsement Letter	40
	Total Points:	100

* To be considered for ACTE recognition, the nominee must meet the ACTE consecutive five-year membership requirement. (membership since 1999)

Professional Excellence Award
NEW TEACHER

This award is given to encourage new teachers to remain in the profession. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs and have shown a professional commitment early in their careers. Affiliated members who are currently employed as full-time classroom/laboratory teachers in a career and technical education program are eligible for this award.

1. Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be a member of WACTE and ACTE*.

2. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

4. Submit your portfolio using the suggested format below.

5. Your portfolio should be written in third person and submitted in a report folder.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of what information to submit.

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Job Title & Description (One paragraph)
Section B:	Job Effectiveness / Accomplishments Innovative or Unique Program Characteristics Teacher Effectiveness Teacher / Program Approach to Diversity Educational Preparation Impact on Students / Community Endorsement Letter	60
Section C:	Involvement / Promotion of Career & Technical Education Publications / Presentations Professional Memberships / Activities Interaction With Community Impact on Career & Technical Education Endorsement Letter	40
	Total Points:	100

* To be considered for ACTE recognition, the nominee must meet the ACTE consecutive three-year membership requirement. (membership since 2001)

Professional Excellence Award
FULL-TIME TEACHER

This award is given to an affiliated member who is a full-time teacher. The teacher is selected for this award because of contributions to career and technical education and for outstanding teaching.

1. Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be a member of WACTE and ACTE*.

2. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

3. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

4. Submit your portfolio using the suggested format below.

5. Your portfolio should be written in third person and submitted in a report folder.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of what information to submit.

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Job Title & Description (One paragraph)
Section B:	Job Effectiveness / Accomplishments Innovative or Unique Program Characteristics Teacher Effectiveness Teacher / Program Approach to Diversity Educational Preparation Impact on Students / Community Endorsement Letter	60
Section C:	Involvement / Promotion of Career & Technical Education Publications / Presentations Professional Memberships / Activities Interaction with Community Impact on Career & Technical Education Endorsement Letter	40
	Total Points:	100

* To be considered for ACTE recognition, the nominee must meet the ACTE consecutive five-year membership requirement. (membership since 1999)

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Professional Excellence Award
LOYALTY MEMBER

This award is given to a retired WACTE loyalty member who has retired from career and technical education, but continues to make a significant contribution to career and technical education.

1. Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be an active member of WACTE.

2. The nominee continues to make significant contributions to career and technical education and, specifically, to the WACTE organization.

3. Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

4. In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) (portrait format) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

All recipients are recognized at the conference and will be awarded a plaque.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of types of information that could be included in the nomination packet:

1. Personal Involvement: Could include assisting with the annual conference or other WACTE state activities, assistance with local WACTE seminar or activities, advisory committee membership, guest lecturer, involvement with local foundation, program or curriculum development assistance, employment of interns or graduates, etc.

2. Contribution: Could include contributions of scholarships, equipment, material for programs, use of equipment, etc.

3. Other:

4. Letters of endorsement are optional.

Professional Excellence Award
Outstanding Member - Community Service

This award is given to an affiliated, associate, or loyalty member with significant accomplishments and outstanding leadership in programs and activities that promote community involvement. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward training, motivating, or inspiring others to become involved in programs and projects that benefit the community.

Contributions and achievements on which the nomination is made should have been made within the past five years.

Each local may submit one (1) nominee. The nominee must currently be a member of WACTE.

Complete the nomination form found on page 15. Use this form as your cover sheet.

In a separate envelope, include two (2) photographs (4” x 6”) with the nominee’s name, local and award category printed on the back.

Submit your portfolio using the suggested format below.

Your portfolio should be written in the third person and submitted in a report folder.

FORMAT

The following are suggestions of what information to submit.

		Maximum Points
Section A:	Community service and/or motivation of peers, students to become involved in community service. A description of no more than 2 pages of community service work and/or significant accomplishments in the area of training, motivating or inspiring others become involved in projects benefiting the community.	65
Section B:	Community service awards or acknowledgements. Include dates of presentations and names.	15
Section C:	Community service and civic organization memberships.	10
Section D:	Professional memberships and Professional activities. (Must include dates of service.)	10
Section E:	Letters of Support. Maximum of six, one page in length. Including Immediate supervisor, an administrator, a colleague or former student, a community lay person and two of your choice.
	Total Points:	100

* To be considered for ACTE recognition, the nominee must meet the WACTE/ACTE consecutive three-year membership requirement (membership since 2001) and be a full-time teacher. Please note: WACTE Award will be presented to nominee regardless of the category membership.

WACTE AWARD NOMINATION FORM

(Submit this form for all nominations – Please duplicate.)

Award Category
Name of Nominee
Current Title
Place of Employment
Work Phone
E-mail Address
WACTE Membership # ACTE Membership #
Local # and Local Name
Local Award Chair
Local Award Chair’s Work Phone
Local Award Chair’s E-Mail Address

The nomination packets must be received at the WACTE Office no later than November 28, 2003:

WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
518 POTOMAC LANE
MADISON, WISCONSIN 53719

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