Awards Program Application Packet - 2013

FSCA is committed to recognizing the outstanding work done by School Counselors, Administrators, and Advocates of the School Counseling profession. FSCA recognizes School Counselors and other individuals who excel in promoting and facilitating the role of School Counselors in Florida. Awards will be presented during an Awards Banquet on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the Hilton Bayfront in St. Petersburg, FL during the FSCA Annual Convention, October 31-November 2, 2013. You may reference the FSCA website at: http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org for more information on the FSCA Awards Program and the FSCA Convention - 2013.

The nomination and application packet deadline is August 16, 2013. Award applicants will be notified on or before September 20, 2013. To submit a nomination, e-mail the completed application and accompanying documents to Terry Kalten at terrakalt@gmail.com.

Important Reminder: Professional Recognition at the State Level (SCA) is required for Professional Recognition at the National Level (ASCA). In addition, all ASCA Nominations for Counselor of the Year must come from the State School Counselor Associations.

Only the SCA can submit nominations for the ASCA School Counselor of the Year!

Step 1: Nominator Contact Information

Nominator (Your) Information
Full Name (including prefix): Position: Institution/School/Orga nization: Work Address 1: Work Address 2: Work City, State, Zip: Work Phone: Alternate Phone: Preferred E-mail Address: Level (check one if [ applicable): [ Years in your position (at this level when applicable):

] elementary [ ] secondary [

] middle/junior ] postsecondary

Step 2: Nominee Contact Information

Nominee Information
Full Name (including prefix): Position: Institution/School/Orga nization: Work Address 1: Work Address 2: Work City, State, Zip: Work Phone: Alternate Phone: Preferred E-mail Address: Level (check one if [ applicable): [ Years as a School Counselor:

] elementary [ ] secondary [

] middle/junior ] postsecondary

Step 3:

Now carefully review the eligibility requirements and criteria for each award on our website at http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/fscaawards.htm. Then, write a description on how the nominee has met the criteria and exemplified the award.

Step 4:

The applicant must provide a Resume or Curriculum Vitae and 3 Letters of Reference from peers, supervisors or other relevant people. Other documents, artifacts and/or supplementary data that would provide additional information to the Awards Committee are appreciated. In addition, please have the applicant enclose a brief (no more than 100 words) biography that can be used in the program, if selected for one of the awards.

Step 5:

E-mail the completed application packet to Terry Kalten by August 16, 2013.

Remember: The nomination and application packet deadline is August 16, 2013. Award applicants will be notified on or before September 20, 2013. To submit a nomination, e-mail the completed application and accompanying documents to Terry Kalten at terrakalt@gmail.com.

Important Reminder: Professional Recognition at the State Level (SCA) is required for Professional Recognition at the National Level (ASCA). In addition, all ASCA Nominations for Counselor of the Year must come from the State School Counselor Associations.

Only the SCA can submit nominations for the ASCA School Counselor of the Year!