Nominator Information

The nominator is responsible for coordinating the nominator form with the required information and endorsement forms. They should be submitted together on this online form.

As a nominator, you will need the following information to complete the online form:

• Your ACA active member ID number
• The year in which you were named as a Fellow.
• Nominee name
• The years in which the individual you are nominating has been previously nominated. Note: Previously nominated individuals must wait a minimum of three years before being nominated (i.e. they are eligible to reapply in the third year. As an example, if a nomination was unsuccessful in 2025 the individual is eligible to reapply in 2028.)
• The date you received approval from the nominee to submit their name for this award.
• The date of confirmation from the nominee that they have the following five requirements:
  1. A master's or doctoral degree in counseling.
  2. ACA membership for at least 15 continuous years at the time they are nominated.  Note: “Continuous” is defined as no more than two lapses of three months (for each lapse) within the fifteen-year time period.
  3. Their agreement to maintain membership in ACA.
  4. They have no record of ACA ethics violations.
  5. They hold counseling credentials.
• A description of your professional and any close personal or business relationships with the nominee
• Three additional endorsements forms, preferably from ACA Fellows.  You will need:
  • the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of these three individuals. 
    
    Endorsement information should include the following criteria.
    
  •  In a maximum of 800 words, please provide a statement:
    • Discussing your perspective on how the nominee has met these criteria, and
    • How the nominee’s contributions are consistent with ACA’s mission (The mission of the American Counseling Association is to promote the professional development of counselors, advocate for the profession, and ensure ethical, culturally inclusive practices that protect those using counseling services.)

Please note: While the quantity of work (e.g., the number of leadership positions, publications, classes taught, clients served) can be an important factor, this award recognizes those who have gone beyond quantity and provided quality work that has influenced, changed, and significantly advanced the counseling profession and/or counselor practices on the national level through their professional practice; scholarly achievement; leadership and governance; and/or teaching, training, supervision and mentoring.  As such, please focus your statement on the italicized section in the previous sentence.