Ohio Career Development Association

Awards 2023

   

Ohio Career Development Association
State Division of NCDA and Division of OCA

Last Chance to Nominate a Colleague for an OCDA Award!

Today is the LAST day to nominate a colleague for one of the OCDA Awards! The nomination forms are very quick and easy to complete - Please help us celebrate some amazing professionals in the career development space!

Winners will receive a $100 honorarium, commemorative gift, free registration to the 2023 Conference, and will be recognized at the conference!

Please take a moment to nominate your amazing colleagues! Read the award criteria below; and nominate some outstanding professionals HERE.

NEW AWARD ALERT!! CAREER INNOVATOR AWARD

• Nominees must have at least 2 years of experience in the career development or related field
• Demonstrates innovation through specialized projects, initiatives, and/or contributions and has made an impact on the populations that they serve.

Outstanding Graduate Student Nomination

• This award recognizes 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.

Outstanding New Professional Nomination

• This award recognizes 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.

Bob Windle Leadership Nomination

• 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. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tainne Dallas at tdallas@jcu.edu and/or Taylor Slocum (Member Engagement & Awards Chair) at tslocum3@cscc.edu. We look forward to celebrating our career development colleagues.