We encourage all to participate.
We want all Utah School Counselors to participate in USCA. If you are experiencing financial or other hardship, please contact admin@utschoolcounselor.org for assistance.
2026 USCA Annual Conference
Join us for the Utah Counselor State Fair for entertainment, food (breakfast, lunch, and snacks), all you drink soda, professional learning, good company with Utah counselors and national keynotes, and ample free parking!
ALL 2026 USCA Annual Conference information.
2026 Annual Conference
Find all information for the conference here; the only K–12 conference dedicated exclusively to Utah school counselors. **You must be an active USCA member to register for this event. The event will only appear as available if your membership is active.**
Sumbit a Proposal
Want to make your voice heard?
We invite proposals for presentations at the 2026 conference, November 12–13 at the Utah Fairgrounds.
Apply here
Want to be an exhibitor or sponsor?
Our sponsors and exhibitors make our conference next level. We would love to have you join us!
Conference Hotel Group Rate
Need a place to stay close to the conference? Group rates are available at the Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown! 11/11/2026 - 11/13/2026 Price: $199 per night (book before 10/12/2026)
2026 Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Steph Johnson
LPC, school counselor & host of School For School Counselors Podcast. With nearly 30 years in public education, she challenges conventional thinking with research-backed strategies and straight talk—still in the building daily, doing the work alongside those she serves.
Keynote Speaker
Shannon Bahrke
A two-time Olympic medalist shares winning strategies from 12 years on the U.S. Ski Team and three Olympic Games. Her high-energy empowers you to dream big, break barriers, and perform at your best—in work and life. Unlock your potential and chase your gold.
Keynote speaker
Hanna Mick
2024 Kansas School Counselor of the Year & 2025 National Finalist, redefines school counseling through innovation. As an elementary counselor & leader, she equips educators to integrate AI while centering relationships, empathy, and fierce student advocacy.
Thank you to all our conference sponsors!
USCA Annual Awards
USCA Awards are based on your nominations and awarded at the Annual USCA Conference. Nominations for 2027-28 are now closed.
2025-2026 USCA Award Winners
Counselor of the Year
David Parker
Mountain Creek Middle School Jordan School District
Rookie of the Year
Nicki Stoker
South Davis Jr. High School Davis School District
Program of the Year
Park City High School
Counselors: Heather Briley, Pepper Elliot, Kristen Hall, Shannon Hase, Liz Moskal, Dara Smith Park City School District
