Counselor Awards!
Each year School Counselors can be nominated for an award in 3 different areas to help recognize the hard-working school counselors we have in the state of Utah.
Counselor of the Year honors the best of Utah's seasoned counselors (5+ years of experience) who are running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program.
Rookie of the Year honors the best of Utah's new counselors (1-4 years of experience).
Team of the Year honors the best of Utah's School Counseling Teams.
The Nominations for 2022 are OPEN! The nomination application is DUE FEBRUARY 21st!!
In the first section, you will complete information about yourself so that we can contact you if we have any questions about the counselor you are nominating. In the following section, you will complete the application for your nominee. You will also need to upload an essay or video in the final section.
Complete the form below to nominate a Rookie, School Counselor veteran, or team for 2022-2023. This is a Google Form which means that you will not be able to save your progress so you will need to send the form in one sitting. We have provided the questions that will be asked below for you to review ahead of time.
You can nominate as many school counselors as you want!
Counselor of the Year honors the best of Utah's seasoned counselors (5+ years of experience) who are running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program.
Rookie of the Year honors the best of Utah's new counselors (1-4 years of experience).
Team of the Year honors the best of Utah's School Counseling Teams.
The Nominations for 2022 are OPEN! The nomination application is DUE FEBRUARY 21st!!
In the first section, you will complete information about yourself so that we can contact you if we have any questions about the counselor you are nominating. In the following section, you will complete the application for your nominee. You will also need to upload an essay or video in the final section.
Complete the form below to nominate a Rookie, School Counselor veteran, or team for 2022-2023. This is a Google Form which means that you will not be able to save your progress so you will need to send the form in one sitting. We have provided the questions that will be asked below for you to review ahead of time.
You can nominate as many school counselors as you want!
USCA School Counselor of the Year
The School Counselor of the Year Award (5+ years experience) honors the best counselors who are running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program at either the elementary, middle, or high school level. They are working to provide the best outcomes for each of their students, are leaders in their counseling centers, and a positive influence in their school.
Nominations will be narrowed down to 3 finalists. These 3 finalists, along with their nominator and principal, will be invited to our USCA Awards Gala in May. The USCA Counselor of the Year winner will be announced at the Awards Gala and will have the opportunity to go on to represent Utah in Washington, D.C. at the national level with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
You will also need to know:
Your nominees email, work phone, years of experience, school district, school, principal, and principal's email.
Nominations will be narrowed down to 3 finalists. These 3 finalists, along with their nominator and principal, will be invited to our USCA Awards Gala in May. The USCA Counselor of the Year winner will be announced at the Awards Gala and will have the opportunity to go on to represent Utah in Washington, D.C. at the national level with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
You will also need to know:
Your nominees email, work phone, years of experience, school district, school, principal, and principal's email.
USCA Team the Year
Our best school counselors often work on great school counseling teams. Most counselors attribute their greatness to the workings of their team. This award is designed to recognize those stand out teams who lead the way in comprehensive school counseling programs at either the elementary, middle, or high school level.
Nominations will be narrowed down to 3 team finalists. These 3 team finalists, along with their nominator and principal, will be invited to our USCA Awards Gala in May. The USCA Team of the Year winner will be announced at the Awards Gala.
You will also need to know the name of the Head Counselor and their email.
Nominations will be narrowed down to 3 team finalists. These 3 team finalists, along with their nominator and principal, will be invited to our USCA Awards Gala in May. The USCA Team of the Year winner will be announced at the Awards Gala.
You will also need to know the name of the Head Counselor and their email.
USCA Rookie of the Year
The Rookie School Counselor of the Year Award honors the best of our new counselors (1-4 years of experience) at either the elementary, middle, or high school level. These rookie counselors bring new ideas, new enthusiasm, and change for the better in their counseling departments, while still learning from other counselors' experiences.
Nominations will be narrowed down to 3 finalists. These 3 finalists, along with their nominator and principal, will be invited to our USCA Awards Gala in May. The USCA Rookie of the Year winner will be announced at the Awards Gala.
You will also need to know:
Your nominees email, work phone, years of experience, school district, school, principal, and principal's email.
Nominations will be narrowed down to 3 finalists. These 3 finalists, along with their nominator and principal, will be invited to our USCA Awards Gala in May. The USCA Rookie of the Year winner will be announced at the Awards Gala.
You will also need to know:
Your nominees email, work phone, years of experience, school district, school, principal, and principal's email.
Essay or Video Submission
Please create a short essay or video answering the following questions:
1. How does this nominee stand apart from other new school counselors?
2. How does this school counselor work to help students who may be struggling to do well in school or who may not have the means to take advantage of certain programs?
3. How has this school counselor continued to learn and grow in their profession (professional development, collaboration, resilience, etc.)?
4. How does this school counselor facilitate college and career readiness?
5. How does this school counselor work to advocate for students or the field of school counseling?
6. How is this school counselor making a difference in the lives of their students?
7. Anything else you would like to add about them that has not already been covered.
*PLEASE SEND ALL FILES TO KATE.STAKER@UTSCHOOLCOUNSELOR.ORG*
1. How does this nominee stand apart from other new school counselors?
2. How does this school counselor work to help students who may be struggling to do well in school or who may not have the means to take advantage of certain programs?
3. How has this school counselor continued to learn and grow in their profession (professional development, collaboration, resilience, etc.)?
4. How does this school counselor facilitate college and career readiness?
5. How does this school counselor work to advocate for students or the field of school counseling?
6. How is this school counselor making a difference in the lives of their students?
7. Anything else you would like to add about them that has not already been covered.
*PLEASE SEND ALL FILES TO KATE.STAKER@UTSCHOOLCOUNSELOR.ORG*
2021 Counselor Award Recipients
Please listen to this amazing podcast to hear from the Jordan School District Superintendent and the winners of the Rookie of the Year, Counselor of the Year, and Team of the Year. Jordan School District Podcast: Supercast!!!!
Rookie of the Year
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Counselor of the Year
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Team of the Year
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Counselor Spotlight
We are trying to recognize some AMAZING School counselors in our state. If you know of a school counselor doing a FABULOUS job please fill out the form below so that we can give them the proper recognition!
National School Counselor Week
National School Counselor week will be held from February 7-11, 2022. Please keep your eyes out for further details on the events that we have planned for this Week of Recognition.