School Counselor

The purpose of the four awards is to recognize an elementary, middle/junior high, secondary and postsecondary counselor for outstanding service achievement. In addition to the recognition given to the recipient of the award, positive public attention is focused on school counseling and thus provides an opportunity to educate others about school counseling programs.

ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION:

The nominee must be currently employed as a full time counselor and have completed three consecutive years of counseling service at the level of nomination.
The nominee must be a FSCA member.
The nominee must hold a Master's Degree and be certified as a counselor by the state.

CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION:

The nominee should possess the personal qualities thought to be desirable in a counselor.
The nominee must have been responsible for innovations in guidance and counseling programs, f or providing leadership in the further development of existing guidance services, for demonstrating leadership in professional counseling associations, and for performing an outstanding service to the school and/or community.
The activities or accomplishments recognized must have taken place within five years prior to the date of presentation.