(La Porte, IN) - It's quite the honor for one area student. Delaney Messer, a senior at LaPorte High School, is one of just six students in the state to receive the 2022 Career and Technical Education Award of Excellence.

Messer is a construction technology student at the A.K. Smith Career Center in Michigan City.

The award is presented annually by the Governor's Workforce Cabinet, honoring the state's top Career Technical Education students and programs. 

At LaPorte High School, Messer is involved with the National Honor Society and Girl Reserves, a community service group. She is also an intern with New Prairie Building Trades and will begin a carpentry apprenticeship after her graduation.

Messer also plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College in the fall to pursue certification in carpentry.