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Karen Keegan Friend of School Counseling Award
Nominations 2026-2027
Nominations for the 2026-27 school year will open in December!
Check back soon!
Do you know someone who always goes to bat for School Counselors?
Someone who cheers us on, amplifies our work, and helps make schools a brighter, more supportive place for students?
If so… we want to celebrate THEM!
We’re now accepting nominations for the 2026 Karen Keegan Award — an annual honor given to non–school counselors (think teachers, admins, volunteers, psychologists, nurses, social workers, parents, and other awesome humans) who advocate for and support the school counseling profession in meaningful ways.
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School Counselor of the Year (SCOY)
Nominations 2027-2028
Nominations are OPEN!
Dear Educators, Students, and Families,
Do you know a school counselor who inspires others to reach for infinite possibilities? Of course you do! There are lots of them, but has one made a significant impact on you, your child or maybe the school where you work? Now is the time to recognize a school counselor who has gone above and beyond the regular duties of their job, as they plan and implement programs and activities that make a difference for the students, families and communities in Delaware!
Nominating a school counselor is easy and a school counselor only needs ONE nomination in order to be part of the process. Please use and share the link below:
The deadline for nominations is Nov. 5, 2026
All nominees will be notified of their nomination(s) after the deadline date and will be provided with information about the next step in the process.
It is important to note that this award is different from the State of Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Award. School counselors are eligible for both awards, but each is overseen by different entities and has different requirements. The chart below outlines some of those similarities and differences.
Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested in nominating a school counselor. If you have any questions, contact Nicole Cox.
Sincerely,
Nicole Cox
DSCA Professional Recognition Chairs
SCOY vs. BHPOY
It is important to note that this award is different from the State of Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Award. School counselors are eligible for both awards, but each is overseen by different entities and has different requirements. The chart below outlines some of those similarities and differences.
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Congrats to School Counselor of the Year
Mindy Adams
Milton Elementary, Cape Henlopen School District