Awards

The Washington School Counselor Association recognizes outstanding efforts in the school counseling profession through our annual awards program. Our awards program includes:

School Counselor of the Year
College and Career Counselor of the Year
Advocate of the Year
Equity in Action Award
District Director/Administrator Award
Rising Star Award
RAMP Recognition

Award Descriptions & Criteria

2025 Award Winners

School Counselor of the Year

Stefa Chow

School Counselor
Juanita High School
Lake Washington School District

Equity In Action Award

Helen L. Edwards

School Counselor
Parkside Elementary School
Highline Public Schools

District Director/Administrator of the Year Award

Dr. Brian Mathieson

Assistant Director of Career/College Readiness
Vancouver Public Schools

Rising Star

Award

Taylor Sandoval

School Counselor
William Wiley Elementary School

Richland School District

Advocate of the Year

Mabel Thackery

Mental Health Specialist

North Thurston Public Schools

College & Career Counselor of the Year

Sarah Avila

School Counselor

Naches Trail Elementary School

Bethel