iCEV and Rhodes Branding Win a 2026 Telly Award
“The World Needs CTE” video campaign earned a Silver Award in the Non-Broadcast Campaign - Advocacy & Causes category of the international awards program
Lubbock, TX – June 23, 2026 – iCEV, a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) solutions, won a 2026 Telly Award for its video campaign, “The World Needs CTE.” The campaign, which was produced by Rhodes Branding, consisted of three videos emphasizing the importance of CTE and CTE teachers. The campaign earned a Silver Award in the Non-Broadcast “Advocacy & Causes” category.
“Our mission with this video campaign was to draw attention to the importance of CTE in supporting the economic vitality of communities, states, the nation, and the world – and to celebrate the amazing educators who are critical to CTE’s success,” said iCEV CEO Dusty Moore. “Our partner, Rhodes Branding, truly captured the essence of this mission in these videos, and we are honored to have the series recognized by the Telly Awards.”
Rhodes Branding, an education-focused branding and marketing firm, has produced multiple video campaigns and video case studies for iCEV, drawing attention to the importance of CTE and highlighting successful CTE programs at iCEV’s partner schools and districts. Rhodes Branding’s work has impacted over 4.5 million students across 27 states since the agency launched in 2019.
“CTE is one of the most important stories in American education, and it deserves to be told well,” said Rhodes Branding President Dan Wyar. “Partnering with iCEV on ‘The World Needs CTE’ gave us the opportunity to do exactly that.”
The Telly Awards program honors video and television across all screens. It received nearly 14,000 entries this season — the most in the award’s history – from creators, brands, and production companies spanning 55 countries.
The World Needs CTE video campaign included three powerful videos:
The campaign is intended to serve as a resource that educators, administrators, students, and those in the CTE industry can share to reinforce the value of CTE programs, encourage those in CTE professions to consider careers in teaching, and encourage students to explore CTE pathways.
To view iCEV’s Telly Award winners page, visit https://www.tellyawards.com/winners/2026/non-broadcast/campaign-advocacy-causes/the-world-needs-cte/359841/.
To learn more about iCEV’s solutions and how they are supporting CTE programs across the country, visit www.icevonline.com.
To learn more about Rhodes Branding, visit https://rhodesbranding.com/
About iCEV
Since 1984, iCEV has been a leader in Career and Technical Education (CTE), delivering comprehensive curriculum, industry-aligned certifications, and innovative digital tools that prepare students for college and careers. Serving educators nationwide across key subject areas, iCEV connects classroom learning to real-world workforce needs.
Through its certification platform and Eduthings data management solution, iCEV supports measurable outcomes in certification attainment, work-based learning, and student engagement. As demand for a skilled workforce accelerates, iCEV is committed to advancing CTE and expanding access to high-quality career pathways nationwide.
About Rhodes Branding
Rhodes Branding is a strategic branding and marketing agency dedicated exclusively to education. With a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and challenges education faces today, Rhodes Branding empowers its partners to resonate with their communities in meaningful ways. From enrollment marketing to deep brand strategy, the agency delivers culturally relevant solutions that strengthen reputations, build trust, and drive measurable results.
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