Several Pi Chapter Brothers were recognized during the 43rd Annual Career and Technology Education Summer Conference. The conference was held Aug. 2-3 at the Tulsa Convention Center.

Phil Berkenbile (Initiate 1061, 1977), State Director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, received Oklahoma CareerTech’s top award, the Francis Tuttle Career Excellence Award

The Francis Tuttle Award was established in honor of Francis Tuttle (Initiate 1323, 1990), former state director of the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education and “architect” of what is now called the CareerTech system. The award recognizes individuals whose careers exemplify Tuttle’s dedication to the development of people through career and technology education.

Berkenbile was also presented with the Stars of Excellence Award by the National Technical Honor Society. The Stars of Excellence Award recognizes those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Oklahoma Chapter of NTHS.

Kent Boggs (Initiate 1781, 2007), executive secretary, Oklahoma FFA, received the Arch Alexander Award.

The Arch Alexander Award recognizes CareerTech educators who have made significant contributions to Oklahoma’s CareerTech system and applauds those who are progressive leaders in program and curriculum development and utilizing advanced technology in education.

Jeremy Zweiacker (Initiate 1469, 1995), State Tech Prep and Alliance Coordinator, received the New Professional Award as a potential leader in Oklahoma ACTE.

For more information about the awards visit OkACTE Awards website

August 15, 2010