The Samuel T. Gladding Unsung Heroes Award recognizes professional counselors providing direct services to students and clients.
2024 SAMUEL T. GLADDING UNSUNG HEROES AWARD RECIPIENT
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Sam Gladding, former American Counseling Association President and past Trustee of the American Counseling Association Foundation, has always advocated for professional counselors who provide direct services to students and clients. He believes their work is often overlooked and seldom recognized. Dr. Gladding refers to these dedicated individuals as Unsung Heroes.
Dr. Gladding and his wife, Claire, launched this award to recognize professional counselors providing direct services.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
To be determined
AWARD NOTIFICATION
To be determined
JUDGES
ACA Awards Committee
PRIZE
Complimentary registration for the 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.
Sponsor: Dr. and Mrs. Gladding provided the initial funding for this award. The award has been funded by The American Counseling Association Foundation since 2014.
ELIGIBILITY, RULES AND CRITERIA
To be eligible, a nominee must:
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 the nominations submission:
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.