Founded in 1991 | A division of the American Counseling Association

Graduate Student Meritorious Service

The Graduate Student Meritorious Service Award is presented to an individual that has demonstrated evidence of meritorious service to the profession of college counseling and/or ACCA.

Past Award Recipients

2023

Rita M. Rivera

2021

April Berry

2020

Amy Broadwater

2015

Kelly Gentry

2009

Brande Flamez

2008

Carol Mercer

2007

Sparkle Greenhaw

2006

Angela Shores

2005

Harrison Davis, Jr.
Melissa Spriggs

2004

Greta Davis

2003

Harrison Davis, Jr.

2001

Melanie Bullock

2000

Kris Sagun

1999

Dan Dengel

1998

Michael Remshard

1997

Maurice Allen

1996

Kregg C. Strehorn

Quick Links

Join Now! Job Board 2025 Conference Member Resources Contact Us

Upcoming Events

January Lunch and Learn
Navigating the Shadows: Addressing Shame in Counseling Supervision
January 14, 2025 | 1-2PM EST

ACCA Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA
January 30 - February 2, 2025

Monthly Support Space
Zoom - 1PM Eastern
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Thursday, April 4, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Announcements

View the press release on HEMHA's new guide to Animals on Campus

Click here to access the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

ACCA joins the 4th edition of Health and Well being in Higher Education: A Commitment to Student Success

Please note the addition of the College Counseling & Psychological Services Knowledge Base to the resources page.

ACCA Members in the News

Becca Smith is quoted in the Washington Post article "College mental health centers are swamped. Here's what parents can do."

Andrew Lee is quoted in the Inside Higher Ed article on Suicidal Ideation

Steffanie Grrossman is quoted in Online Counseling article College Students Diet and Mental Health

Janelle Johnson comments on the state of mental services at community colleges.

Janelle Johnson on College Counseling” Psychotherapy.net Interview. Follow the link to read the full interview.