WMHCA is excited to announce our inaugural Excellence in Counseling Awards to be presented at our conference this May 1st - 3rd, 2026. Please nominate candidates for the following categories:
Excellence in Service Award
Honors sustained leadership, advocacy, and mentoring efforts. Typical recognitions include those who have built DEI initiatives, accreditation teams, statewide committees, or volunteer training programs to name a few.
Excellence in Supervision Award
Bestowed on counselor educators or clinical supervisors who have advanced supervision theory, innovated practicum models, or curated mentoring approaches.
Excellence in Clinical Innovation Award
Recognizes novel counseling programs, leadership in clinical partnerships, or technological enhancement (e.g., tele-mental-health, mobile apps, hybrid supervision).
Excellence in Teaching Award
Acknowledges excellence in pedagogical design, experiential learning, or curriculum transformation.
Excellence in Research Impact Award
Celebrates peer-reviewed publications, data-driven supervision research, or grant-funded scholarship that shifts counselor education discourse.
Excellence in an Emerging Professional Award
Given to early-career educators or clinicians demonstrating leadership potential, advocacy, or scholarship.
Excellence in Volunteer Service Award
Awarded to volunteers who have significantly impacted the profession at the state or local level.
Requirements:
Both nominator and nominee must be WMHCA members. No self-nominations. WMHCA Board Members are not eligible for awards.
Nominations close February 17th, 2026.
