FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE             CONTACT: Tina L. Pugliese, APR
November 26, 2002                     (703) 683-9377; tpugliese@acteonline.org


ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) will present the following awards at its Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo, December 12-15, in Las Vegas, Nevada. An Awards Reception will be held on Friday, December 13 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton.


ACTE Arch of Fame Award

• Russell L. Blackman, Aurora, CO
• Robert O. Brems, Orem, UT

ACTE Award of Merit 

• William Downey, Durham, NC

ACTE Outstanding Service Award

• Helena F. Hendrix-Frye, Southern Pines, NC
• Constance H. Spohn, Cobleskill, NY

Carl Perkins Humanitarian Award

• Kim Richard Burningham, Bountiful, UT

ACTE-McDonald's Outstanding Teacher in Community Service Award

• Machelle L. Bonde, Brookings, SD

ACTE-McDonald's Teacher of the Year

• Mary E. Dziczkowski, Oberlin, OH, Region I
• Jerry G. Williamson, Opelika, AL, Region II
• Dennis L. Schroeder, Marshall, MN, Region III
• Mark I. Clemons, El Reno, OK, Region IV
• Timothy B. Knue, Mount Vernon, WA, Region V

ACTE-McDonald's Outstanding Career & Technical Educator

• Connie M. Fox, Montgomery, WV, Region I
• Kristina L. Yarborough, Raleigh, NC, Region II
• Mary. E. Jacquart, St. Paul, MN, Region III
• Patti V. Pouncil, Drumright, OK, Region IV
• Dan R. Lucero, Aurora, CO, Region V

ACTE-McDonald's Outstanding New Career & Technical Teacher

• John H.Schut, Lowell, MI, Region I
• Frances M. Schofield, Columbiana, AL, Region II
• ADawn M. Melbye, Thief River Falls, MN, Region III
• Linda R. Smith, Pryor, OK, Region IV
• Darrin J. Holle, Chapman, KS, Region V

Awards for Excellence ? Automotive Service 2002

• Secondary Programs Richmond Technical Center, Richmond, VA
• Post-Secondary Programs ? Generic Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL
• Post-Secondary Programs ? Manufacturer-affiliated Clark College, Toyota T-TEN, Vancouver, WA

The Association for Career and Technical Education is the national professional association for the field of career and technical education. Now in its 76th year, ACTE's membership numbers more than 30,000 teachers, counselors and administrators at the middle school, high school and postsecondary levels.

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November 26, 2002                                    NR#02-019