The Annual IC3 Awards celebrate excellence in career and college counseling, recognizing individuals and institutions that demonstrate outstanding dedication to guiding students. These awards honor innovation, commitment, and the transformative impact of counseling in education.
History of the Awards
Established in 2017, the Annual IC3 Awards were created to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of counseling. From celebrating trailblazers to spotlighting emerging leaders, the awards reflect IC3’s vision of making counseling integral to every student’s educational journey. The annual ceremony has since become a moment of pride, shared stories, and new possibilities for the future of counseling.
Awards Categories
Awards for school-based educators
Molly Abraham Lifetime Achievement Award
Eligibility: High school counselor, with 20+ years in the field
Bridget Herrera Ethics in College Counseling Award
Eligibility: High school counselor
Emerging Counselor of the Year Award
Eligibility: High school counselor, with 3 or fewer years in the field
Counselor of the Year Award
Eligibility: High school counselor, with at least 3 years in the field
Counseling Mentor of the Year Award
Eligibility: High school counselor, with 5+ years in the field
Awards for university-based educators
Celebrated Service Award
Eligibility: Committee volunteer, serving on IC3 committees 3+ years
Counseling-Based Approach to Student Recruitment / University Leadership Impact Award
Eligibility: university representative
Awards for high schools
Ganesh Kohli Counseling Laboratory® Award
Eligibility: High school
2025 IC3 Award recipients
Bridget Herrera Ethics in College Counseling Award
Poonam Prakash
The Shri Ram School
Counseling-Based Approach to Student Recruitment / University Leadership Impact Award
