The ACA Federal Legislative Service Award recognizes a federal public official or public agency staff member who has made a significant contribution to the counseling profession, or to recipients of the profession’s services, by influencing public policy at the national level.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The award recognizes individuals who have worked on public policy at the national level to make positive changes for the counseling profession or the recipients of the profession's services.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
January 31, 2024 | 11:59pm ET
AWARD NOTIFICATION
February 26, 2024
JUDGES
ACA Public Policy & Legislation Committee and ACA Awards Committee
PRIZE
Complimentary registration for 2024 ACA Conference and Expo (April 11-13, 2024 | New Orleans, LA), and recognition during event. Winners will receive further information at the time of award notification.
ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND CRITERIA
The efforts of the nominee:
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
The total submission package for this award cannot exceed 16 pages in length. All nomination materials must be combined into one document (all formats accepted), with the nomination letter first.
Nomination letter: In the letter, identify the nominee and the specific award. Explain why you believe the nominee should receive the award by responding to the specific criteria outlined in the nomination guidelines. Keep in mind that the awards reviewers are relying on the information you provide to choose the most deserving recipient for the award. Please address each nomination guideline and make sure your nominee meets the award criteria and requirements. Brevity, clarity and specificity are most important here.
In your nomination letter, briefly:
Supporting materials: Include a nominee biography and a maximum of two letters in support of the nomination from others familiar with the nominee and her or his accomplishments. If there are additional materials (news reports, journal articles, etc.) that you feel help support the nominee’s achievements, please include a copy of them. You may also include a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV) or resume of no more than four pages, highlighting the nominee’s relevant accomplishments, if available. Keep in mind that the total submission cannot exceed 16 pages in length.