Each year the Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education (DACCTE) recognizes groups and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) by presenting awards in three categories which include: a business, agency, labor union or trade association; an individual from the private or public sector and 12th grade CTE student(s). The Awards Nomination materials are mailed in early February and nominations must be submitted in early March.

All candidates are nominated by leaders from business, industry and education and are honored for their significant and positive support and efforts on behalf of CTE. The Council Awards Selection Committee is composed of members from DACCTE and meets in early May to review the nominations and select the Award winners. The recipients are honored at the Council’s Awards Ceremony held in Dover in early May.

2024 DACCTE Award Recipients

Xavier Texido with Harry's Hospitality Group, Hazel Getzlaff , Westen Schreckengost, George Schwendtner and Ronald Covais. Underneath that please post each winner description. Outstanding Contribution by a Business, Harry's Hospitality Group, Owner Xavier Texido Outstanding Contribution by an Individual, Ronald Covais, Delaware Young Eagles Commander with the Delaware Air Museum Foundation. Outstanding Contribution by an Individual, George Schwendtner, Project Lead the Way teacher, Indian River School District Paige M. Henry Outstanding Career and Technicla Education Student Award Malti John, Brandywine High School Westen Schreckengost, Smyrna High School Hazel Getzlaff, Cape Henlopen High School

DACCTE Director- Mr. Christopher Stahl and DACCTE Chair- Dr. Karen Hutchinson

Xavier Texido owner of Harry's Hospitality Group, Outstanding Business Award

Ronald Covais, Delaware Young Eagles Commander, Outstanding Individual Award

George Schwendtner, Project Lead the Way teacher, Outstanding Individual Award

Hazel Getzlaff, Student Award

Westen Schreckengost, Student Award