ACTE Announces Wyoming Industrial Technology Teacher as National Award Winner 

ACTE Announces Wyoming Industrial Technology Teacher as National Award Winner 

 ALEXANDRIA, VA—Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced  Troy Reichert, Industrial Technology Teacher, Guernsey-Sunrise Public School, as the recipient of the 2025 National ACTE Carl Perkins Community Service Award. This award recognizes individuals who have used CTE to make a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities that promote student involvement in community service.  

Troy Reichert, a dedicated Industrial Technology teacher with 27 years of experience, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Carl Perkins Community Service Award. Teaching at Guernsey-Sunrise Public School, Troy exemplifies the values of leadership, service, and community engagement through his innovative approach to education and his unwavering commitment to helping others. 

Believing in the power of learning beyond the classroom, Troy established a summer skilled trades camp in Sunrise, Wyoming. This program brings boys and girls from across the nation to work on projects such as restoring the oldest YMCA building in the state. Additionally, his students are undertaking a full remodel of the VFW Post 4471 building in Guernsey, enhancing their hands-on skills while making a meaningful impact on the community. 

Troy’s dedication to his students and his community has earned him numerous accolades, including the Wyoming VFW Teacher of the Year (ranked 4th nationally), Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Teacher Excellence national winner, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Excellence in Character Education Award. These honors underscore his exceptional ability to combine teaching with community service, inspiring his students to use their skills to make a difference. 

Through his efforts, Troy Reichert not only enriches the lives of his students but also strengthens the community, embodying the spirit of the Carl Perkins Community Service Award. His work serves as a powerful example of how Career and Technical Education can foster both personal growth and civic responsibility. 

Reichert was one of four finalists for the 2025 national title. The national winner was announced at the Awards Gala, recognizing the best CTE educators in the country. The event took place on December 4, at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2024. The Awards Gala was sponsored by Express Employment Professionals, Goodheart-Willcox, The U.S. Army, McGraw Hill and Stratasys. For more information about the ACTE Excellence Awards, visit our webpage.  

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The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities