The Martin "Marty" Gallant - Distinguished Counseling Professional Award
Honoring Maine Counseling Association members working in a variety of settings across the profession including K-12 schools, colleges and universities, community-based agencies, clinical facilities, and private practice. Counselors considered for the awards are ethical, effective, and diligent advocates for clients or students. They are leaders, mentors, and positive examples of professionalism within the counseling community, with consistent accomplishment throughout their careers. They exemplify integrity, patience, and compassion in their empowering work with students, clients, families, or colleagues. They advance the reputation of our profession by their work and example
The John Parkman - Service to the Profession of Counseling
Recognizes individuals, professionals, or organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the counseling profession. Recipients are honored for their advocacy, involvement in professional organizations, and contributions that strengthen and advance the counseling profession at the local, state, or national level. They have demonstrated a high level of involvement and commitment to our professional organizations. families, or colleagues. They advance the reputation of our profession by their work and example.
Counseling Advocacy Award
This award is presented to an individual who, in any professional capacity, has demonstrated excellent advocacy by engaging in meaningful service and support of the counseling profession. This individual is willing to serve, promote advocacy, and create new paths for the counseling profession. This person’s advocacy for the counseling profession has a positive impact for counselors on a local, state or national level. This award can be given to counselors, other professionals, or organizations.
Rising Leader Award
This award is presented to an individual who is currently a graduate student in a professional counseling program who shows excellent potential and professionalism. Nominations must be submitted by a faculty member or supervisor of the student.
To nominate a member for one of these awards for 2026, submit your nominations using this form!
Questions? Please contact the Maine Counseling Association President,
Rani Mehta, rmehta@rsu39.org.
Presentations are made at the MeCA Annual Conference
