Teacher of the Year

Jeremy Dotts (third from left) of Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville, NC is presented a plaque recognizing him as the 2023 NCHBA Construction Trades Teacher of the Year. Dotts is joined by (L-R) NCHBA Executive Vice President Tim Minton, 2024 NCHBA President Cody Byrd, and Immediate Past President Brandon Bryant.

The NCHBA Construction Trades Teacher of the Year recognizes outstanding construction trades educators in the North Carolina secondary/high school system. The winning teacher will personally receive $1,000, and an additional $1,000 will be awarded to the school to be used in the teacher’s classroom.

To submit a teacher for this award, please complete the nomination form linked below. Nominations may be made by CTE directors, principals and local HBAs. The contest is open to instructors from the construction trades, including carpentry, masonry, electrical trades, plumbing, cabinetmaking and HVAC.

Download Nomination Form

Deadline to submit: May 24, 2024

Submit nomination form, testimonial/reference and any photos you may wish to include by email to Kep Paylor, kpaylor@nchba.org.

The winner will be recognized at NCHBA’s Installation Dinner on December 10 in Asheville.