Awards and Recognition

Celebrating student, teacher, and school excellence.

Recent News

Articles about awards and recognitions.

Huntington High School Art Teacher Diana Frazier, Student Poster Winner Lauryn Coffman, WVDE PK-12 Arts Coordinator Tim James, WVDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Sonya White, and WVDE Graphic Designer Tom Pickens pose with the 2025 Arts Alive poster.
Press Release

Winner of 2025 Arts Alive Poster Design Contest Announced

Lauryn Coffman wins the 2025 Arts Alive Poster Contest. Her design will represent the May 2 event, celebrating student talent in visual arts, music, dance, and theater at the WV Culture Center.
Milken winner holds a check
Press Release

Milken Family Foundation Awards WV Teacher with National Award

Adam Wolfe, a math and engineering teacher at Nitro High School, was named a 2024 West Virginia Milken Educator.
Pictured is Seth Skiles posing for a group photo while holding a banner.
Press Release

Putnam County Music Educator Named 2025 WV Teacher of the Year

Putnam County Music Educator was the named 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year.

Teacher & Staff Awards

Teacher of the Year

Recognizing teachers of excellence.

Service Person of the Year

Recognizing outstanding education support personnel for their contributions to their schools and communities.

GLI Teacher of the Year

Recognizing exceptional K–12 American history teachers across the country.

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

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