The Rising Star award is for school counselors, new to the profession, with three (3) years or less of experience by June 15, 2025. Please consider nominating a new school counselor who demonstrates the highest standards of professional competence, outstanding contributions to the school community and/or profession, and has demonstrated strong rapport with students, parents, and school personnel, as well as shown leadership potential.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Rising Star Award, the nominee must:
- be employed as a full-time school counselor;
- have no more than three years of experience by June 15, 2025;
- be a Florida Department of Education certified school counselor;
- be nominated by a current FSCA member; and
- be a current FSCA member.
TIMELINE
| April 14, 2025 | Nominations Open |
| June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm | Deadline to Nominate |
| July 1, 2025-August 29, 2025 | Nominations Reviewed and Scored |
| Week of September 15, 2025 | Nominees Notified Regarding Selection |
Nomination Packet
- Cover sheet with personal contact information of nominator and nominee.
- Three letters of support. One letter from each: a FSCA member, the school administrator, a school counselor colleague.
Letters specifically detail the following:
- Describe how the nominee has demonstrated the highest standards of professional competence;
- Describe the outstanding contributions the nominee has made to the school community or profession;
- Describe how the nominee has demonstrated outstanding leadership; and,
- Describe how the nominee has demonstrated strong rapport with students, parents, and school personnel.
All nomination elements should be uploaded as ONE packet with NOMINEE’S last name and award name.
How to Submit A Nomination
- Visit https://fsca.schoolcounselorawards.org/scoy/
- Log in or create a log in. This log in is different than your FSCA member log in.
- Once logged in, click, “Other Awards”
Submit A Nomination
