The South Dakota School Counseling Association Awards committee is accepting nominations for outstanding school counselors and others making contributions to the school counseling profession. Nominators do not have to be SDSCA members.

Three of the five awards are specifically geared towards professional school counselors. The recipients of the following three awards will receive a free SDSCA membership for 2018-19:

• Orv Schmieding Award
• Outstanding Professional School Counselor Award
• Rising Star Award

The Special Contributions Award is given to an individual or group/organization who makes a positive contribution to the school counseling profession but isn't eligible for any of the three school counselor awards. Nominations are good for two years as long as the individual or group is still eligible for the award.

New this year is the Administrator Advocacy Award. Do you work with an administrator who is helping you implement a comprehensive school counseling plan and supports your efforts as an advocate for the school counseling profession?  If so, consider nominating him or her for the Administrator Advocacy Award.

Award nominations are due to Julie Nelson by March 5. Send the completed nomination form and two letters of recommendation to Julie.R.Nelson@k12.sd.us or
Julie Nelson
Southwest Middle School
4501 Park Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702

For more information, visit the SDSCA website.