The Lifetime Achievement Award in School Counseling honors a school counselor who has demonstrated an extraordinary, sustained commitment to the profession over the course of their career. This award recognizes individuals whose work has had a lasting impact on students, schools, and the broader counseling community through their reach as part of NHSCA.

Recipients exemplify excellence in comprehensive school counseling, advocacy for all students, and leadership within their schools and professional organizations. Through decades of service, they have contributed to systemic change, mentored future counselors, and elevated the role of school counseling as an essential component of student success.

This award celebrates not only career accomplishments, but also the enduring legacy of compassion, dedication, and influence the recipient leaves behind.

Eligibility Criteria

• Current or retired school counselor (15+ years as school counselor in NH)

• Past or present membership of NHSCA

• Demonstrated long-term impact on students, school communities, and the profession

• Demonstrated long-term impact to NHSCA

• Nominated by the NHSCA Board

• Nominations submitted by December 1

• Candidate will receive notification of nomination by December 5  

• If the candidate would like to move forward with the nomination, they will provide a letter of recommendation and evidence artifacts (lesson plans, data reports, student impact examples) 

• Winner will be notified by February 1