The Rising Star award is for a school counselor, new to the profession, with 3 years or less of experience by June 15, 2026. The nominee has demonstrated the highest standards of professional practice, outstanding contributions to their school community and/or profession, and has shown leadership potential. Open to FSCA Members. The nominator and nominee must have current FSCA memberships.
Rising Star an extraordinary school counselor new to the profession with 3 years or less of experience by June 15, 2026.
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;
- be a Florida Department of Education certified school counselor;
- be nominated by a current FSCA member; and
- be a current FSCA member.
TIMELINE
| April |
Nominations Open |
| June 15 at 11:59pm EDT |
Deadline to Submit Award Application |
| June 15-July 15 |
Scoring and Selection by Review Team |
| By August 15 |
Notification to Selected Awardee
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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
- Go to: https://fsca.schoolcounselorawards.org/scoy/
- Click the button Other Awards
- Click Log In to submit the complete packet.
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