1. The counselor shall be selected by a committee of the past three (3) recipients of the award- chaired by the immediate past recipient

2. The recipient shall

     A. Be a paid and active member of the OCSCA

     B. Be a professional counselor in Ocean County

     C. Have exhibited sustained service to the association

          i. Service shall include such areas as:

               a. OCSCA Executive Board

               b. Committee chair or member

               c. Professional development attendee

          ii. Service might include positions in state, national or allied counseling associations

3. The recipient should be a counselor recognizable to the members of the association as a role model or an inspiration for counselors

4. A candidate may be suggested with supporting evidence to the chairperson by any member of the Ocean County School Counselors Association or by the candidate’s principal or supervisor.