The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is seeking 16 exceptional high school teachers and counselors to recognize through the annual KCTCS Pathfinder of the Year Award. Nominations for the 2026 award winners are now open through Dec. 31.

The KCTCS Pathfinder Award honors the educators who inspire students to dream big and who walk alongside them as they take their next steps toward college and career success. Last year’s honorees represented every corner of the Commonwealth, and each was selected for their dedication to guiding students toward brighter futures.

From that group, the 2025 overall Pathfinder of the Year, Doug Wainscott of Owen County High School, stood out for extraordinary mentorship and advocacy, a reminder of the life-changing impact that educators h

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