LPCA Award Descriptions  / Nomination for LPCA Board of Directors Click HERE   DEADLINE:  February 7, 2021

AWARD Nominations (see list below)   Click Here

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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