2024 Career Education Review Awards

Each year, we celebrate the individuals and organizations shaping the future of private postsecondary career education. The CER Awards honor the innovators, leaders, and changemakers whose contributions drive excellence across our sector.

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2024 Career Education Review Awards Recipients

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Top People Changing Career Education Award

The Top People Changing Career Education Award honors visionaries and innovators dedicated to advancing career education to meet the evolving needs of students and the workforce.

Noah Brandon, CEO, Unitech Training Academy

Ravinder Dayal, Provost, Carrington College

Jennifer Maher, Chief Executive Officer, TechForce Foundation

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Exceptional Educator Award

The Exceptional Educator Award celebrates educators who inspire and empower students, advancing beneficial learning environments and enriching lives.

Samantha Candela, Senior Lead Faculty, Career Prep, Pima Medical Institute - San Marcos, CA

Mark Holloway, Executive Director of Aviation Education, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - 15 Campuses Nationwide

Amelia Komers, Teacher Training Advisor & Cosmetology Master Educator, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture – Highland, IN and Bridgeview and Glendale Heights, IL

Community Impact Award

The Community Impact Award recognizes organizations committed to community service and philanthropy, fostering positive change and strengthening communities.

Innovation in Employer Collaboration Award

The Innovation in Employer Collaboration award highlights organizations that create partnerships with employers to enhance student learning and career readiness.

Career Education Review's 2023 Exceptional Educator Awards

The Exceptional Educator Awards are a tribute to educators who consistently go above and beyond, making a lasting impact on students' lives. These winners have inspired and empowered their students and positively contributed to the field of higher education. Their devotion to excellence is evident in their teaching effectiveness, leadership, and community engagement.

View the recipients here!