THE CONNECTICUT COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
FOR
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
TO BE AWARDED AT THE 2010 CONFERENCE

Each year the Connecticut Counseling Association Awards Program recognizes and honors CCA members who have made outstanding contributions to the counseling profession. The CCA awards celebrate notable achievements by counselors in a number of categories. Information about each award is detailed below.
Consider nominating a deserving colleague for an award. Send that individual‘s name, the award name, and a supporting letter to your division president or to CCA President Michael Gilles This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The supporting letter should describe, in sufficient detail, the reasons why you believe the individual is deserving of award consideration. Award recipients will be named at the 2010 CCA Annual Spring Conference. Award nominations must be received no later than April 1, 2010.

• Joanne Stein Leadership – Recognizes the individual leader of CCA or of a CCA division who best exemplifies quality leadership as demonstrated by Joanne Stein, CCA president 1997-1998.
• Counselor of the Year – Honors a CCA member who gives to others without expectations, other than personal satisfaction from helping others.
• Human Rights – Honors a CCA member who has made significant contributions toward human rights.
• Distinguished Professional – Honors a local, state, or national level CCA member who promotes progress in the counseling field.
• Mentor of the Year – Honors a CCA member who has provided exemplary mentoring service.
• Professional Development – Honors a CCA member who has contributed to the development of the counseling profession.
• New Member – Honors a new CCA member who, during the first year of membership, has made significant contributions to CCA, a division, or to the counseling profession.
• Graduate Student – Honors outstanding scholarship by a CCA student member.
• Government Relations – Honors a CCA member who has made significant contribution to the counseling profession by influencing public policy at the state or national level.
• Legislative Service – Honors a legislator or public official influential in public policy and who has significantly contributed to the counseling profession.
• Nina R. Malinak Service Award – Recognizes a CCA member who has provided long-standing service to CCA and its divisions as demonstrated by Nina R. Malinak, Executive Director of CCA 2000-2009.