Washington Association for Career and Technical education

Celebrating Excellence in Career and Technical Education. Each year, WA-ACTE recognizes the outstanding contributions of educators, administrators, and partners who go above and beyond to prepare Washington’s students for lifelong career success. These awards honor the innovation, leadership, and dedication that define high-quality CTE in our state. We are proud to present our current award recipients.


Teacher of the Year

New Teacher of the Year

Administrator of the Year

Counseling and Career Development Professional Award






Cheryl Uceny

Kittitas School District

Morgan Rodriguez

Selah School District

Gretchen Maliska

Shelton School District

Dana Newsom

Vancouver School District


Community Service Award

Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Award

Business Education Partnership Award

100% Membership Awards




Centralia School District

Fife School District

Goldendale School District

Lake Stevens School District

OSPI CTE Department

Stanwood-Camano School District

Michael Underwood

North Thurston School District

Tim Knue

Executive Director 2009-2025

Jeff Nusbaum

Griggs ACE Hardware & Sporting Goods, Richland WA


WA-ACTE President's Award

Presented by Ross Short, WA-ACTE President 2025-2026




Tess Alviso

WA-ACTE Executive Assistant

Jodi Jacobs

WA-ACTE President 2024-2025

Kevin Smith

WA-ACTE President 2023-2024

Washington ACTE

316 10th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 

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