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. Award applications are currently closed and will reopen sometime in spring 2026.
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)
Lifetime Achievement Award 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)
Advocate of the Year Award To recognize an individual who has promoted and/or supported Ohio school counseling in a significant way. (OSCA membership not required)
RAMP Up Ohio 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 2025 Award Recipients
Ohio School Counselor of the Year Nicole McDonald, Centerville City Schools Administrator Appreciation Award Kathleen Kisabeth, James A. Garfield Local Schools Katie Thorton, Centerville City Schools Counselor Educator of the Year Rita Tilton, University of Dayton Lifetime Achievement Award Kate Webster, Columbus City Schools Presidential Leadership Award Cara Habermehl, Vermilion Local Schools | RAMP Up Ohio Award Knox County Career Center Glendale Primary School (Bedford) Ohio School Counselor Accountability Report (OSCAR) Recipients Cheshire Elementary School (Olentangy) Heritage Elementary School (Olentangy) Indian Springs Elementary School (Olentangy) Johnnycake Corners Elementary School (Olentangy) Peachblow Crossing Elementary School (Olentangy) Scioto Ridge Elementary School (Olentangy) Shale Meadows Elementary School (Olentangy) |