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Advocacy for College Counseling Award

The Advocacy for College Counseling Award is presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated advocacy for college counseling services or made a significant contribution to the improvement of college counseling services. The award may honor a college president, vice president, dean, board member, legislator, or other individual who has made a significant impact on the national, state, or local level. Recipients do not need to be members of ACCA.

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2026 Advocacy for College Counseling Award Recipient

Dr. Vanee Nguyen

Spring Hill College

Past Award Recipients

ACCA is proud to recognize the following past recipients of the Advocacy for College Counseling Award.

2023
Michael McElveen
2022
John Jones
2020
Angel Bowers
Noah Martinson
2018
About Campus Magazine — Frank Shushok, Jr.
2017
Teresa R. McKinney
2015
David S. Riggs
2013
Kathryn (Tina) Alessandria
Brett A. Sokolow
2011
Tamie Klumpyan
2009
Jed Foundation
2008
Monica Kintigh
Greta A. Davis
Amy Lenhart
Pam Love-White
2007
Jan Friese
2006
George Herbst
2005
Amy Ertel Galliano
2001
Donna Ford
1999
Rhonda Coats
1998
Joy Evans
1997
Mary Finn Maples
1996
Jane E. Myers

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Explore ACCA Recognition Awards, view past recipients, and learn about award nominations.

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