Each year SLSCA recognizes counselors and other individuals who have made major contributions to the counseling profession. Below is the nomination form for each category of professional recognition. The nomination window opens September 12, 2025 and closes January 2, 2026. You can find detailed information about the nomination process HERE.
To nominate someone for the SLSCA School Counseling Advocate of the Year click HERE.
To nominate a school counselor for the SLSCA Counselor of the Year click HERE.
For questions about Professional Recognition, reach out to:
Sara Luesse, Professional Recognition Chair
Past Award Winners
Sarah Bodi - Hixon Middle School - Webster Groves School District
Anna Wallace - Avery Elementary - Webster Groves School District
Antojuan Owens - Ferguson-Florissant School District
Erica Hayden - Ferguson-Florissant School District
Rayna Blackshear - Ferguson-Florissant School District
Tonya Jackson - Hazelwood School District
Jennifer Lane - Ferguson-Florissant School District
Iris McClendon - Ferguson-Florissant School District
Jazell Thomas - Hazelwood School District
Matt Berry - Rockwood School District