Chapter of the Year Submission

Honors a FMHCA chapter that has demonstrated measurable excellence during the award year. Eligible chapters must show evidence of:
• Strengthening FMHCA's presence and membership at the regional level
• Delivering meaningful programming or services to chapter members
• Engaging the public through impactful outreach or education initiatives
Nominators should include examples of programs, attendance data, or member feedback where available.

Mental Health Counselor of the Year Submission

Celebrates a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who has made a significant, demonstrable contribution to the field. Nominees must hold a current Florida mental health counseling license (LMHC) and have shown leadership or impact in at least one of the following:
• FMHCA committee, leadership, or initiative involvement
• Policy development or professional advocacy at the local, state, or national level
• Innovation in program development or response to critical mental health issues
This award recognizes practicing LMHCs. For registered interns, see the Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern of the Year award.

Graduate Student of the Year Submission

Recognizes a graduate student or doctoral student who exemplifies professional promise and excellence. Nominees must be currently enrolled in one of the following:
• A master's-level Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, or
• A doctoral-level Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) PhD program
Nominees should demonstrate strength in at least two of the following:
• Academic achievement (e.g., GPA, honors, scholarships)
• Clinical skill, professional demeanor, or supervisory commendation
• Contributions to the field through research, writing, presentation, or service
Nominators should speak to both the student's current performance and their potential impact on the profession.

Volunteer of the Year Submission

Honors a FMHCA member whose volunteer contributions have meaningfully advanced the organization's work. Nominees should demonstrate:
• Consistent, sustained service that goes beyond expected volunteer duties
• Direct impact on FMHCA operations, events, or member experience
• A spirit of commitment that reflects FMHCA's mission and values
Nominators should distinguish the nominee's volunteer role

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern of the Year

Recognizes a FMHCA member who is currently a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Florida who has made a significant, demonstrable contribution to the field at the intern level. Nominees should have shown leadership or impact in at least one of the following:
• FMHCA committee, leadership, or initiative involvement
• Advocacy or policy engagement at the local, state, or national level
• Innovation or excellence in clinical service, program development, or response to critical mental health issues
Nominators should contextualize the nominee's contributions within the scope of their intern status and supervisory context.