Research Award

The Research Award is presented to an individual or research team that has demonstrated evidence of scholarly work through the publication of relevant peer-reviewed college counseling articles or the presentation of papers that advance the profession of college counseling. Research should contribute to the improvement of college counseling services on campus for practicing professional counselors in university or college settings. Successful nominees demonstrate writing and publication skills that enhance the field.

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2026 Research Award Recipients

Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Scale of Positive College Experiences (MSPCE)

Gahyun Park
The Ohio State University

Adult Third Culture Kids College Students with College Counseling Experience

Yuima Mizutani — University of Cincinnati
Meredith Moore — University of Missouri-St. Louis
Fatima Rafiq — University of Cincinnati

Past Award Recipients

ACCA is proud to recognize the following past recipients of the Research Award.

2025

Stavroula Sassos & Candice Clifford
Stony Brook University

Elissa Winzenburg, Aaron Free, Chris Boyd, & Ally Esielionis
Pellissippi State Community College

Jeongwoon Jeong
Sojeong Nam — University of New Mexico
Jungeun Lee — University of Houston
Donghun Lee — University of Texas-San Antonio
Go Eun Na — Hunter College of CUNY

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