GATFACS
Georgia Association of Teachers
of Family & Consumer Sciences

GATFACS AWARDS:

Brooke Lewis-Slamkova
Awards Committee Chair
gatfacsawards@gmail.com

Greetings GATFACS Members,

We highly encourage you to complete the application process. You do not have to be nominated. You can nominate yourself!

To apply for awards you must be an ACTE/GACTE/GATFACS member by DECEMBER 1. If you are a state winner, the awards recipient must be an ACTE member by March 1st.

Deadline for entries will be DECEMBER 10th.

If you have a question about the awards and application process, please email GATFACS VP of Awards at gatfacsawards@gmail.com.

Award guidelines can be found at https://www.acteonline.org/professional-development/acte-awards/acte-excellence-awards/#toggle-id-7

Nominate an educator for a GATFACS Excellence Award!
Do you know an inspirational leader who has made extraordinary contributions to CTAE? Please complete this nomination form by November 15th.
GATFACS Postsecondary Professional of the Year - This award recognizes the finest career and technical professionals at the postsecondary level who have instructed and educated students involved in career and technical education pathways, demonstrated innovation in the classroom, and exhibited dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities.
GATFACS Administrator of the Year - This award recognizes administrative CTE professionals at the school, district, county, state or federal level who have demonstrated leadership in ensuring teacher and student success and have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and effective career and technical education programs.
GATFACS New Teacher of the Year – This award recognizes new CTE teachers who have made significant contributions toward innovative and unique career and technical education programs and shown a professional commitment early in their careers. All candidates must be relatively new to the teaching position (with 3-5 years’ experience).
GATFACS Teacher of the Year - This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at the middle/secondary school level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities. All candidates must have at least 5 years of teaching experience.
GATFACS Counseling and Career Development Professional Award - This award recognizes school counselors and career development professionals who have demonstrated commitment to connecting students with opportunities for success, shown innovation in career exploration and development, and have advocated for CTE as a viable option for all students.
GATFACS 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.
2025 GATFACS Teacher Educator of the Year – This award recognizes teacher educators, secondary or postsecondary, who are committed to preparing teachers to deliver high quality CTE programs, demonstrated innovation in teacher education, and leadership in improving CTE.