Awards
We are excited to open the nomination period for the 2026 NBCC Awards honoring outstanding individuals who are shaping the future of counseling!
These awards were created for counselors, by counselors to recognize individuals who exemplify professional excellence in counseling and whose contributions have significantly helped to expand access to mental health services, strengthen the profession, support counselor education, and advance counseling and counselors domestically and globally.
As an NCC, if you know of a counselor who fits that description, we encourage you to nominate them for one of these prestigious designations. We also encourage self-nominations. This is a unique opportunity to spotlight remarkable professionals, share their stories, celebrate their achievements, and help them gain greater visibility among their counseling peers nationwide.
Winners will receive an honorarium and will be featured in the NBCC Visions newsletter.
Submit your nomination using the below applications. NCCs are welcome to nominate as many counselors as they feel are deserving.
Awards will be offered in the following categories:
Innovations in Counseling Awards
(up to three awards in any combination of the subcategories below)
- Research Innovations in Counseling Practice and Counselor Education
- Innovation in Counselor Education Program Community Engagement
- Innovation in Counseling Practice and Clinical Service
Global Advancement of Counseling Awards
(up to three awards in any combination of the subcategories below)
- Global Advancement of Counseling: Governmental Recognition
- Global Advancement of Counseling: Counselor Education
- Global Advancement of Counseling: Community Capacity
Propelling Mental Health, Powering the Future: School Counseling Award
(one award available)
Begin Application
