OCA Award Winners 2004-2008

1. CHARLES "CHUCK" WEAVER : An individual who has long and distinguished service to the counseling profession and exemplary care for people. (2004 - Carl Rak, 2005 - Tom Davis, 2006 - Judith Green, 2007 - Paula Dupuy, 2008 - Renee Kolecki)
   
   
2. DAVE BROOKS : An individual who is willing to serve, teaches responsibility, and creates new paths in the counseling profession. (2004 - Richard Hazler, 2005 - Jane Cox, 2006 - Cynthia Osborn, 2007 - Martin Ritchie, 2008 - Ross Chaban)
   
   
3. HERMAN J. PETERS : An individual who promotes innovative ideas and theories in the counseling field has a significant impact on future trends. (2004 - Not Given, 2005 - Geoffrey Yager, 2006 - Holly Hartwig Moorhead, 2007 - Kathleen Salyers, 2008 - Jake Protivnak)
   
   
4. SUSAN J. SEARS COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR : An individual who has gone beyond the call of duty by demonstrating exceptional service as a practitioner and/or counselor educator, through the application of OCA goals. (2004 - F. Robert Wilson, 2005 - Jean Underfer-Babalis, 2006 - Carol Pohly, 2007 - Jason Miller, 2008 - Mira Satiani)
   
   
5. RESEARCH & WRITING : An individual who has demonstrated extraordinary research and writing ability, as evidenced by journal publications for the counseling profession. (2004 - Martin Ritchie, 2005 - Paula Britton, 2006 - John Laux, 2007 - Rob Schwartz, 2008 - Don Martin)



6. PUBLIC POLICY & LEGISLATION AWARD : One who has demonstrated excellent advocacy by engaging in meaningful lobbying on behalf of the counseling profession. (2004 - Ted Strickland, 2005 - Robert Spada, 2006 - Patricia Clancy, 2007 - Carolyn Towner, 2008 - F. Robert Wilson)

OCA Award Nominations

Do you know a professional counselor who provides exceptional service as a clinician? Are you aware of a counselor educator who is an excellent mentor or extraordinary scholar? Do you know an individual who has distinguished service to the counseling profession? Do you know an individual who is innovative and has made a significant impact on the counseling profession? Are you aware of a counselor educator who has demonstrated extraordinary research through professional publication? Do you know someone who has advocated for counselors by impacting public policy or legislation?

Consider nominating a colleague for one of the following OCA Awards: Charles “Chuck” Weaver, Dave Brooks, Herman J. Peters, Susan J. Sears Counselor of the Year, Research and Writing, & Public Policy and Legislation. The awards will be presented at the 2009 All Ohio Counselors Conference.

Download the OCA Award Nomination Form. The deadline for submission of nominations is September 30, 2009.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE: Please submit the OCA Award Nomination Form with a supporting statement of 250 words or less. Letters of support are also encouraged. Attach a current vita and/or brief biographical sketch of nominee. Nominee must be a current OCA member.

Send questions to Jane Cox: jcox8@kent.edu

Submit nominations electronically by attaching the completed word document in an e-mail to Jane Cox: jcox8@kent.edu

Submit nominations via mail or fax to:

Dr. Jane A. Cox
Counseling and Human Development Services
310 White Hall
P. O. Box 5190
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242