A mission of GCCA is to support and enhance the practice of college counseling. One way this is accomplished is through the "GCCA Professional Recognition Awards," which are presented at the annual Conference. Another mission of GCCA is to foster a strong student - professional relationship that not only strengthens beginning counselors but also enriches the counseling profession. Consequently, students are encouraged to attend conferences and network with professional members to gain valuable experience and build resumes. To further that end, GCCA offers students free association memberships and conference grants.
2009 Nomination Forms
Letter from Susan Ristau
Graduate Student Meritorious Service Nomination Form
Counselor of the Year Nomination Form
College Counseling Center Director of the Year Nomination Form
Clinical Program of the Year Nomination Form
Advocacy for College Counseling Nomination Form
Professional Leadership Award Nomination Form
Below you will find the names of receiptants and the guidlines used to select them.
Award Recipients from Last Year
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Recipients of the Professional Awards
2006-2007
Professional Leadership - Tamara Knapp-Grosz
Advocacy for College Counseling - Susan Ristau & Sylvia Shortt
Professional Contribution to Knowledge - Mark Freeman
College Counselor of the Year - Chene Walz & Amy Westergren-Amlicke
College Center Director of the Year - Alma Keita
Clinical Program of the Year - Joy Evans
Meritorious Graduate Student - Damafing Keita Thomas2005-2007
Professional Leadership - Sylvia Shortt
Advocacy for College Counseling - Shironda Brown
College Counselor of the Year - Predita Howard
College Center Director of the Year - Tamara Knapp-Grosz
Clinical Program of the Year - Asperger's Support Group - Savannah College of Art & Design - Group Leaders: Lita Clary and Pat Mooney2004-2005
Professional Leadership - John Frevert
Advocacy for College Counseling - Tamara Knapp-Grosz2003-2004
Professional Leadership - Bob Mattox
Advocacy for College Counseling - Alma Keita2002-2003
Professional Leadership - Sylvia Shortt
Outstanding Professional Contribution to Knowledge - Jerry Hall
Graduate Student Meritorious Service - Susan Belangee
Advocacy for College Counseling - Ann Phillips2001-2002
Professional Leadership - Chuck Goodrum
Graduate Student Meritorious Service - Mary Jane Phillips
Advocacy for College Counseling - Steve Brown
Professional Leadership - Demonstrated leadership in some aspect of college counseling and/or of GCCA.
Outstanding Professional Contribution to Knowledge - Demonstrated contribution to the advancement of college counseling theory and/or practice by means of a dissertation/thesis, publication, or scholarly presentation.
Graduate Student Meritorious Service - Demonstrated evidence of meritorious service to the profession of college counseling and/or GCCA.
Advocacy for College Counseling - Demonstrated advocacy of college counseling services or an organization which has made a significant contribution to the improvement of college counseling services; may honor a college president, vice president, dean, board member, or legislator who has made a significant impact on the national, state, or local level. Need not be a member of GCCA. All nominators and nominees (except those for the Advocacy Award) must be GCCA members. To initiate nominations, provide the following information.
1 - Nominator's name, address, phone, fax and e-mail.
2 - Nominee's name, address, and e-mail.
3 - The award for which nominated.
4 - A brief description of the nominee's relevant accomplishments, activities, and/or research
5 - A statement of "why the individual should receive the award".
A total of five grants are available to Georgia graduate students whose proposals are selected for the conference program. Students who win a grant have their conference registration paid. All submissions are considered and students may present without receiving a grant.
Guidelines
Submit a presentation on the Annual Conference Call for CE Programs form. Indicate on the first line of the "Program Description" that you are applying for a student grant.
There are three optional ways to present: (a) co-present with a student, (b) co-present with a professional, or (c) organize a panel discussion.
Length of presentations are usually (a) 3-hours, (b) 1 and 1/2-half hours, or (c) 20-minute poster session.
Contact the GCCA Student Representative if other information is desired.