Each year, ACCSC celebrates the significant achievements and contributions of outstanding accredited schools, and pays tribute to several dedicated and amazing individuals through the ACCSC Annual Awards:
- Outstanding Graduate
- Commitment to Education
- Excellence in Community Service
- Commitment to Student Success
Nomination forms for the next awards cycle will be available for download April 2026. Please return at that time to learn more about the nomination process and requirements.
Outstanding Graduate Award
Athena Vieira
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Newport, Rhode Island
This award recognizes an individual not only demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, but also has made a meaningful contribution to their profession and demonstrated perseverance to overcome adversity.
Commitment to Education Award
Tracy Marks
Stellar Career College
Chicago, Illinois
This award recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of innovative, unique and effective programs that serve student needs in the best possible manner.
Excellence in Community Service Award
Instituto Educativo Premier
Ponce, Puerto Rico
The Community Service Award is designed to recognize ACCSC-accredited institutions that have made outstanding contributions to their local community through service initiatives.
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Vickie Clements
Commissioner, Team Leader, Nominating Committee
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is an award which recognizes individuals from the ACCSC community who have made a significant contribution to career education through his or her dedication to, and support of, the accrediting process.
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Liz Skidmore
Team Leader, Progress Committee
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is an award which recognizes individuals from the ACCSC community who have made a significant contribution to career education through his or her dedication to, and support of, the accrediting process.
Schools of Distinction
This award recognizes accredited member schools that demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation, as well as a commitment to delivering quality educational programs to students.
Schools of Excellence
This award recognizes ACCSC-accredited institutions for their efforts in demonstrating a high level of achievement among their students and a commitment to the accreditation process.