2020 OCDA AWARDS

2020 Bob Windle Leadership Award (1):

Winner: Kristin Williams

This award is presented at the annual Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Conference in recognition of a true leader in a career field. The award is named in honor of Bob Windle, who won the award in 2011, for his exceptional contributions to OCDA and to career counseling, exploration, transition, and resilience.

The Bob Windle Leadership Award recognizes practicing career counselors, consultants, or teachers for outstanding performance. Nominees must have at least eight (8) years of service in career development or a related field; demonstrated quality of service (such as innovative programs, recognition by local organizations, publications, awards, etc.); and service to professional association(s) at the local, state and/or national levels. The winner will receive a $100 honorarium, a commemorative gift, and free registration to the OCDA Virtual Conference on Friday, May 29, 2020.

2020 Outstanding New Professional Award (1): 

Winner: Taylor Slocum

This award will be presented annually at the Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Conference in recognition of an individual with less than five (5) years of full-time experience. This individual serves as a role model to students and professionals, demonstrates creativity/innovation in the field, and has great potential for continued success. The winner will receive a $100 honorarium, a commemorative gift, and free registration to the OCDA Virtual Conference on Friday, May 29, 2020.

2020 Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2):

Winner: Evan Faidley and Autumn Hepler

This award will be presented at the annual Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Conference in recognition of the wonderful contributions that graduate students are already making to their respective field.

Nominees must be a full-time student in Ohio, a masters or doctoral candidate, and in the field of career counseling, student affairs, college/student personnel or a related field. The winner will receive a $100 honorarium, a commemorative gift, and free registration to the OCDA Virtual Conference on Friday, May 29, 2020.

OCDA Past Award Winners:

2011 – Robert Windle: Robert Windle Career Award

2011 – Elizabeth Osicki: Outstanding Career Service Award

2012 – Cynthia Marco-Scanlon: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award

2012 – Linda Woodard: Outstanding Career Service Award

2013 – Jessica Wood: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award

2013 – James Hansen: Outstanding Career Service Award

2014 – Gail Michalski: Outstanding Career Service Award

2015 – Kristin Hannon: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award

2016 – Meagan Kittrick: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award

2016 – Rhonda Norman: Outstanding Career Service Award

2017 – Allison Jones: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award

2018 – Ryan Wilhelm: Bob Windle Leadership Award

2018 – Natalie Fox: Outstanding New Professional Award

2018 – McKenna Koewler: Outstanding Graduate Student Award

2019 – Ramascus Abdul Dollar: Outstanding New Professional Award

2019 – Vincent Consiglio: Outstanding Graduate Student Award

2019 – Logan Vess: Outstanding Graduate Student Award

2019 – Dr. Kim Gilliam: Bob Windle Leadership Award

If you have any questions about the award process, please contact Awards Chair, Felicia Johnson, at fjohnson@kent.edu.