LPCA Award Descriptions / Nomination for LPCA Board of Directors
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George C. Podein Counselor of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has:
- Made outstanding contributions to the profession of counseling;
- Shown selfless dedication to the mental health and well-being of Georgians;
- Excelled in the mental health profession as a clinician;
- Maintained the highest degree of integrity and ethics in his/her practice;
- Advanced the growth and reputation of the field as evidenced by his/her clinical practice.
Counselor Educator of the Year - CEOY
Recognizes an individual who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Educator in Georgia who has:
- Made significant contributions to the counseling profession in academic, research, supervision and/or professional leadership;
- Shown dedication to the success and professional growth of his/her students, interns, advisees and/or other counselors;
- Maintained the highest degree of integrity and ethics within the educational environment;
- Excelled in the mental health profession as an educator.
Student Counselor of the Year - SCOY
Recognizes a graduate student currently enrolled in a counseling program in Georgia (or a recent graduate) who has:
- Made significant contributions to the counseling profession in academic, research, practicum/internship placement, and/or LPCA Student Affiliate Organization activities;
- Shown dedication and excellence in his/her counseling coursework;Served as an ambassador between students, professors, and counselors;
- Demonstrated leadership within the educational environment;
- Worked diligently toward becoming a licensed professional counselor in Georgia and improving the mental health of Georgians.
John C. Burns III Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes an outstanding individual in the counseling profession who has:
- Demonstrated leadership within the counseling profession during his/her career;
- Promoted the profession of counseling and the LPCA organization and mission to key constituencies and decision makers;
- Worked to educate the counseling community, general public, and legislative community on the importance of mental health care and the use of LPCs;
- Shown dedication to the responsible growth of the counseling profession and the LPCA.
Linda Painter Service Award
- Be a member in good standing with LPCA-GA. Demonstrate leadership qualities of an exceptional nature.
- Effectively integrate experience with education in an outstanding effort to help people, a mentor example.
- Show a willingness to take risks for improved clinical supervision.
- Enlist public support for improved mental health services.
- Represent the professional ethics of Counselors.
- Show repeated outstanding achievements and contributions with a lasting impact & outstanding creativity and courage
Annette Bowling Lifetime Advocacy Award
Recognizes an outstanding individual who works alongside or in coordination with mental health professionals who has:
- Built relationships with legislators and mental health decision makers on behalf of the counseling profession to influence law and public policy;
- Promoted the LPCA organization and mission to key media outlets and legislators;
- Worked selflessly to improve the mental health and well-being of all Georgians;
- United different constituencies to advance the state of mental health in Georgia;
- Has shown strong dedication to individuals who potentially or currently benefit from mental health professionals.
Humanitarian Award
Recognizes an outstanding individual in the community who has:
- Made a significant impact in the lives of Georgians who are in need of assistance;
- Shown service and dedication to communities in Georgia;
- Demonstrated leadership in his/her field of expertise;
- Promoted mental and overall health using traditional and/or non-traditional methods.
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