The Monmouth County Counselor of the County award was established in 1987 by the New Jersey School Counselor Association. The guidelines and nomination form for next years potential recipient are listed below.

It’s that time of year - the selection of the MCSCA “Counselor of the County!”

The Counselor of the County Recognition Award is an annual program hosted by the New Jersey School Counselor Association (NJSCA) that honors school counselors from each county in New Jersey. This annual award recognizes individuals for their outstanding service and achievements, including leadership, innovative school counseling programs, and advocacy for students.

Nominees will be recommended from the MCSCA and MCGDA memberships. A committee of past recipients will review the nominations and select one recipient based on the effectiveness of the nominee’s programs and their personal qualities.

Attached, you will find:

1. NJSCA Criteria for Nomination

2. MCSCA Nomination Form for 2025-2026

Nomination deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

• The candidate must be an active (paid) member of the MCSCA.

• Nominations must be submitted with supporting documentation by an active (paid) member of the MCSCA or MCGDA.

• The award recipient must be an active (paid) member of the NJSCA.

Monmouth County has a long history of outstanding counselors being recognized with this prestigious award. Let’s continue this tradition by honoring another exceptional school counselor in 2026!

Monmouth County School Counselor Association  

Counselor of the County Nomination Form  

2025-2026  

The membership of the Monmouth County School Counselor Association (MCSCA) is  searching for the next Monmouth County Counselor of the County for 2025-2026. Please review the NJSCA criteria (attached) and consider recognizing a colleague and an outstanding school counselor for this most prestigious award by completing the nomination form below: 

Counselor Nominee: ____________________________________________________________ Counselor Nominee’s Email Address: _______________________________________________ Current Position/School: _________________________________________________________ 

1. Please explain why you believe your nominee should be named our Counselor of the  County: 

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 

2. Has the candidate actively participated in any professional activities as a member of the  MCSCA? If yes, please describe. 

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 

3. Is this candidate a member of the NJSCA? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unsure

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4. If you are aware of any organizations, leadership roles, or programs that this person has  initiated for counselors, students, colleagues, or the community, please list them here. 

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 

5. In what ways does the nominee exceed expectations and go beyond their counseling  responsibilities? 

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 

Please Note: To be eligible, a candidate must be an active (paid) member of the Monmouth  County School Counselor Association (MCSCA) and nominated with supporting  documentation by any active (paid) member of the MCSCA or the Monmouth County  Guidance Directors Association (MCGDA) by Friday, January 16, 2026, or by a date that meets  NJSCA requirements. Nominations may be submitted by mail or email to the chairperson. 

The nominee will be notified by the chairperson by Friday, January 30, 2026, and asked to  submit a completed application along with a professional resume for review, which will take  place in February 2026. 

*The selected recipient will be recognized at the NJSCA Luncheon/Reception held in the spring  of 2026 (date and location TBA) and will also be honored by the MCSCA during the June 2026 meeting. 

Name of person submitting nomination: __________________________________________ Current position/school of nominator: ____________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________ Please forward all nominations by Friday, January 16, 2026, to Judy Gilberti at: 

jgilberti@wallpublicschools.org  

Wall High School Guidance Department 

1630 18th Avenue, Wall, New Jersey 07719  

732-556-2058 

Revised: 09-30-2025

New Jersey School Counselor Association Counselor of the County Criteria for Nomination 2024-2025 The New Jersey School Counselor Association would like to recognize individuals who have made major contributions to the counseling profession with the annual "Counselor of the County" awards.

 The purpose of the award is to recognize a counselor for outstanding service and achievement. In addition to the recognition given to the award winners, positive public attention is focused on school counseling. 

Eligibility for Consideration: 

A. The county nominee must currently be employed as a school counselor/lead counselor/director/supervisor and have completed three consecutive years of counseling service. 

B. The nominee must hold a Master's Degree or equivalent in School Counseling and be certified as a counselor by the state of New Jersey. 

Criteria for Recognition: 

A. The nominee should possess the personal qualities desirable in a school counselor. 

B. The nominee must have been responsible for innovations in guidance and counseling programs, for demonstrating leadership in school counseling, and for performing an outstanding service to the school or community. 

C. The activities or accomplishments recognized must have taken place within five years prior to the date of presentation. 

Membership: 

A. The nominee must be an active (paid) member of the Monmouth County School Counselor Association for the current year (2024-2025). Dues Payment: $15.00. www.mcsca.org

 B. The nominee must be an active (paid) member of the New Jersey School Counselor Association for the current year (2024-2025). Dues Payment: $40.00. www.njsca.org

Revised 01-02-2025