Awards OSCA Awards provide an opportunity for the association to recognize and show appreciation for the accomplishments of school counselors, counselor educators, administrators and legislators across Ohio. Members are encouraged to consider submitting a nomination for a professional deserving of recognition. OSCA hands out the following awards annually. To submit an appliccation, click on the name of the award. The awards applications will close on April 30 of each year.
Ohio School Counselor of the Year Award To recognize an OSCA school counselor for outstanding service to students, staff and families. One recipient from the elementary, middle and high school levels is chosen each year and then one of those three is chosen as the overall Ohio school counselor of the year. The Ohio school counselor of the year recipient will then have the opportunity to represent Ohio for the ASCA School Counselor of the Year program. This application will be completed using the ASCA awards site. (OSCA membership required)
To honor an OSCA member who has contributed to the School Counselor Profession with excellence 15 years or more. (OSCA membership required)
Counselor Educator of the Year Award To honor a counselor educator who has made a significant contribution to the school counseling profession and the development of pre-service school counselor. (OSCA membership required)
Administrator Appreciation Award To recognize an administrator, school or district that has contributed to the growth and understanding of counseling. (OSCA membership not required)
To recognize an individual who has promoted and/or supported Ohio school counseling in a significant way. (OSCA membership not required)
The RAMP Up Ohio recognizes schools committed to delivering school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model framework. The RAMP Up Ohio designation demonstrates to administrators, school boards, staff, families, and the community at large that the school counseling program is committed to supporting the mission of the school and district. (OSCA membership required) |
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients
Ohio School Counselor of the Year Elementary Counselor of the Year Carrie Plourde, Columbus City Schools Middle School Counselor of the Year Cara Sanders, Massillon City Schools High School Counselor of the Year Brianna Abbott, Worthington City Schools Administrator Appreciation Award Dr. Justin Fults, Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools Counselor Educator of the Year Dr. Brett Zyromski, The Ohio State University Advocate of the Year Derek Fisher, Knox County Career Center Lifetime Achievement Award Marian Armstrong, Bedford City Schools Presidential Leadership Award Dr. Diane Zimmer, Capella University | Ohio School Counselor Accountability Report (OSCAR) Recipients Blendon Middle School (Westerville) Celina Elementary/Intermediate School (Celina) Columbus Online Academy K-8 (Columbus) Craddock Elementary School (Aurora) East High School (Columbus) Garfield Middle School (Hamilton) Glendale Primary School (Bedford) Hamilton High School Freshman Campus (Hamilton) Hamilton High School Main Campus (Hamilton) Heskett Middle School (Bedford Heights) Indian Springs Elementary School (Columbus) Knox County Career Center (Mount Vernon) Leighton Elementary School (Aurora) Miller Elementary School (Aurora) North Linden Elementary School (Columbus) Rushmore Elementary School (Dayton) West Branch Middle School (Beloit) |