Enterprise, Ala.(WDNews) – Enterprise High School teacher and SkillsUSA award winner Steve Icenogle was honored with a Certificate of Achievement by Mayor William E. Cooper during the Enterprise City Council meeting on Tuesday night at the Enterprise Civic Center.
Icenogle was recognized for his “Honorary Life Member” designation at the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. SkillsUSA is the leading workforce development organization, empowering students to become career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
“Steve has shown unwavering commitment to SkillsUSA and career and technical education over the past 36 years and has been an Automotive Service Technology instructor at Enterprise High School for more than 20 years,” Mayor William E. Cooper said. “With his guidance, the Enterprise SkillsUSA chapter earned a Gold Chapter of Distinction in the Chapter Excellence Program in 2023.”
The Honorary Life Member distinction is SkillsUSA’s highest recognition, awarded for outstanding service that advances the goals of the national organization. Icenogle was one of 13 recipients honored at the conference.
“In his spare time, Steve volunteers at a local Autism clinic, using his skills to help improve the facilities. He is also a talented musician,” Cooper said with a smile, noting he’s played with Icenogle a time or two. “Steve is a valuable asset to our youth and our community. We are proud to have him recognize Enterprise and sincerely recognize him and his accomplishments.”
Steve Icenogle’s lifelong dedication continues to inspire and uplift the community, making Enterprise proud of its devoted educators.
