2021 CSI Awards Ceremony

Chi Sigma Iota 2020-21 Individual Awards & Grants Dr. Alessandra Rhinehart CSI Awards Committee Chair Dr. Stephen Kennedy CSI Chief Operating Officer

Outstanding Outstanding Chapter Awards: Individual Awards: • Practitioner • Large • Practitioner Supervisor • Small • Entry-Level Student • Newsletter • Doctoral Student • Individual Program • Service to the Chapter • Outstanding Chapter • Chapter Faculty Advisor Edwin L. Herr Fellowship Thomas J. Sweeney Professional Leadership Award Jane E. Myers Lifetime Mentor Award

The University of Alessandra Rhinehart Upsilon Theta Tennessee, Knoxville Alyse Anekstein Phi Omicron Chi Idaho State University Upsilon Sigma The University of Southern Robert Gross Gamma Maine Gabrielle Kempton Sigma Upsilon Syracuse University Upsilon Nu The University of Nebraska- Daniel Kissinger Omicron Omaha Victoria Maneev Rho Upsilon The University of Iowa The University of Texas-San Devon Romero Sigma Alpha Chi Antonio Pamela Wells Gamma Sigma Georgia Southern University

Allison Arnekrans Mu Kappa Central Michigan University

Kenya Bledsoe Epsilon Mu The University of Mississippi

Nikki Elston Pi Alpha Wake Forest University

Isabel Farrell Pi Alpha Wake Forest University

Laura Gallo Beta Sigma Upsilon Boise State University

Camellia Green Alpha Eta The University of New Orleans

Blair Hanson-Cook Upsilon Chi Chi The University of Cincinnati

Shenika Jones Phi Sigma UNC-Pembroke

Alexis Kubiak Alpha Sigma Chi Adams State University

The Pennsylvania State K. Lynn Pierce Rho Alpha Mu University Ashlei Rabess Chi Epsilon Georgia State University

Meredith Rausch Gamma Rho Omega Augusta University

Rachel Saunders Upsilon Chi Chi The University of Cincinnati

Laura Smestad Rho Eta Liberty University

Christina Stuive Mu Beta Western Michigan University

Yiying Xiong Lambda Johns Hopkins University

Laurie Wesselmann Chi Upsilon Chi Capella University

• Chris LaFever ◦ Upsilon Theta Chapter ◦ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • CFAs: Dr. Casey Barrio Minton & Dr. Shawn Spurgeon

• Mary Wynn ◦ Upsilon Theta Chapter ◦ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • CFAs: Dr. Casey Barrio Minton & Dr. Shawn Spurgeon

• Rohan Arcot ◦ Lambda Chapter ◦ Johns Hopkins University • CFAs: Dr. Yiying Xiong & Dr. Ileana Gonzalez

• Teneka Gash ◦ Gamma Chapter ◦ Nicholls State University • CFAs: Dr. Amanda Johns & Dr. Chantrelle Varnado- Johnson

• Brittany Gerringer ◦ Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter ◦ The University of North Carolina at Greensboro • CFAs: Dr. Christian Chan & Dr. J. Scott Young

• Taylor Irvine ◦ Beta Rho Chi Chapter ◦ Florida Atlantic University • CFAs: Dr. Kelly Emelianchik-Key & Dr. Ayse Torres

• Ash Joshi ◦ Phi Omicron Chi Chapter ◦ Idaho State University • CFAs: Dr. Leslie Stewart & Dr. Ne’Shaun Borden

• Brittany Suggs ◦ Alpha Omega Lambda Chapter ◦ Regent University • CFAs: Dr. Helen Runyan & Dr. Vanessa Kent

• Kyndel Tarziers ◦ Chi Epsilon Chapter ◦ Georgia State University • CFAs: Dr. Catharina Chang & Dr. Laura Shannonhouse

• Brittany Wake ◦ Nu Sigma Chi Chapter ◦ North Carolina State University • CFAs: Dr. Stanley Baker & Dr. S. Raymond Ting

Third Place Entry-Level Students Category

Kaity Dallas Sigma Tau Sigma Chapter Texas State University

Second Place Entry-Level Students Category

Madison Seyres Gamma Zeta Chapter The University of West Georgia

First Place Entry-Level Students Category

Rebekah Orr Omega Chapter Wright State University

Third Place Doctoral Students/Professional Counselors/Counselor Educators Category Alexandra Kasputis Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter St. John’s University

Second Place Doctoral Students/Professional Counselors/Counselor Educators Category Nicholas Wallace Alpha Lambda Tau Chapter Louisiana Tech University

First Place Doctoral Students/Professional Counselors/Counselor Educators Category Rohan Arcot Lambda Chapter Johns Hopkins University

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 24 Outstanding Entry Level Student An individual who has excelled in scholarship, extracurricular involvements, service to the chapter, and evidence of excellence and commitment to the profession.

Criteria: § Grade point average § Extracurricular activities § Service to chapter § Service to profession § Evidence of excellence § Professional work experience

Amy J. Arthur

Lambda Chapter Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MA

CFAs: Dr. Yiying Xiong & Dr. Ileana Gonzalez

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 26 Outstanding Doctoral Student A doctoral student who has excelled in scholarship, extracurricular involvements, service to the chapter, and evidence of excellence and commitment to the profession.

Criteria: § Grade point average § Extracurricular activities § Service to chapter § Service to profession § Evidence of excellence § Professional credentials § Professional work experience

Taylor Irvine

Beta Rho Chi Chapter Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

CFAs: Dr. Kelly Emelianchik-Key & Dr. Ayse Torres

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 28 Outstanding Service to the Chapter An individual who has excelled in scholarship, service to the chapter, extracurricular involvements, and evidence of excellence and commitment.

Criteria: § Documented evidence of helping a chapter to develop, grow, and meet CSI purposes and goals.

Ashlei Rabess

Chi Epsilon Chapter Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

CFAs: Dr. Catharina Chang & Dr. Laura Shannonhouse

A counselor whose time is spent primarily in direct clinical counseling services.

Criteria: § Spends at least 50% of time in direct counseling § Identifies as a professional counselor § State licensed, certified, or holds a national professional counselor credential § Publishes, presents, and educates other practitioners about successful clinical practices or theories

Sarah Tucker

Rho Kappa Chapter The University of North Texas Denton, TX

CFAs: Dr. Peggy Ceballos & Dr. Caitlyn Bennett

To recognize research that shows promise for outstanding contributions to the counseling profession. Criteria: § Manuscript written on topic of interest to the profession within the last two years. § Research represents sound scholarship. § Any research approach is encouraged. • Knowledge and conclusions must hold promise for the improvement of the counseling profession.

Mary Chase Breedlove Mize

Chi Epsilon Chapter Georgia State University Atlanta, GA CFAs: Dr. Catharina Chang & Dr. Laura Shannonhouse

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 34 Journal of Counselor Leadership & Advocacy Outstanding Article • To recognize an outstanding article published in the Journal of Counselor Leadership & Advocacy within the last year. § The recipient is selected annually by the JCLA Editorial Board.

Stephanie B. Leibowitz Nelson Stanley B. Baker Sylvia C. Nassar

"Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies: Institutional Interventions for Professional School Counselors"

Criteria: § A counselor educator in the early stages of her or his career (2-5 years). • Professional goals that include career development or international issues in counseling. • Currently serving as a CSI Primary or Backup Chapter Faculty Advisor.

Nikki Elston

Pi Alpha Chapter

Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC

Member who mentors, leads, and supports new leaders of the profession through CSI.

Criteria: § Performs CFA roles with excellence § Advanced the profession through service and scholarship. § Chapter active for at least 3 years § CFA has served for at least 5 years § Annual reports provide evidence of chapter activity

Kimberly M. Jayne

Pi Sigma Upsilon Chapter

Portland State University Portland, OR

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 40 Thomas J. Sweeney Professional Leadership Award Recognizes and honors persons who through their vision, leadership, and concern for others have strengthened, expanded, and enhanced the counseling profession at local, state, national, and/or international levels.

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 41 Thomas J. Sweeney Professional Leadership Award: Criteria § Active member of CSI for 10 or more years § Faculty advisor, committee chair or member, CSI officer. § Primary career identity for > 15 years § Professional counselor, counselor educator, counseling supervisor. § Has established a pattern, over > 15 years, of demonstrable leadership contributions to the counseling profession § Regional, national and international levels.

1996 Lily Rosqueta-Rosales Iota Phi U. of the Philippines

1997 Samuel T. Gladding Pi Alpha Wake Forest U.

1998 Larry C. Loesch Beta U. of Florida

1999 Nicholas A. Vacc Upsilon Nu Chi UNC-Greensboro

2000 D. L. "Pete" Warren Kappa Lynchburg College

2001 Joseph R. Kandor Nu SUNY-Brockport

2002 Mary Thomas Burke Mu Tau Beta UNC-Charlotte

2003 Jeffrey Mostade Beta Chi John Carroll U.

2004 Jane E. Myers Upsilon Nu Chi UNC-Greensboro

2005 Courtland Lee Alpha Delta U. of Maryland

2006 Robert H. Pate, Jr. Rho Beta U. of Virginia 2007 Martin H. Ritchie Alpha Omega U. of Toledo 2008 Charles F. Gressard Omega Mu College of William & Mary 2009 Jamie S. Carney Iota Delta Sigma Auburn U. 2010 Edwin L. Herr Rho Alpha Mu Pennsylvania State U.

2012 Craig S. Cashwell Upsilon Nu Chi UNC-Greensboro 2015 Victoria E. Kress Eta Youngstown State U. 2017 Melissa Luke Sigma Upsilon Syracuse University

2018 Donna Gibson Omega Lambda Virginia Commonwealth Iota University 2020 Catharina Y. Chang Chi Epsilon Georgia State University

Stanley B. Baker

Nu Sigma Chi Chapter

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 46 Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award To recognize an outstanding Chapter Newsletter. Criteria: § Regular publication schedule § Established record of publication § Format and graphics § Content § Types of articles, regular columns, etc. § Distribution § Scope § Involvement of chapter members in production

Epsilon Beta Alpha “The Epsilon Beta Alpha Reflector”

City University of Seattle Seattle, WA CFAs: Dr. Jamey Cheek & Dr. Anastasia Imig

Sigma Upsilon “The Freudian Slip”

Syracuse University Syracuse, NY CFAs: Dr. Brittany Williams & Dr. Melissa Luke

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 49 Outstanding Individual Program A chapter program that provides professional development or community service. Criteria: § Planning, committee involvement, length of time § Recruitment strategies, advertising, media, brochures § Attendance at program § Program: goals, topic & speakers, importance…outreach… impact… community service

Lambda “Advocacy Survey Project”

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD CFAs: Dr. Yiying Xiong & Dr. Ileana Gonzalez

To recognize outstanding Chapter activities.

Criteria: § % initial membership maintained after one year § Number and type of meetings and programs § Organizational structure § Newsletter, web page § Annual Report § Activities to promote goals of CSI

Delta Sigma Upsilon

Delta State University Cleveland, MS CFAs: Dr. Mary Bess Pannel & Dr. Catherine Bishop Vincent

Beta Rho Chi

Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL CFAs: Dr. Kelly Emelianchik-Key & Dr. Ayse Torres

Philip Clarke Abigail H. Conley

"Examining the Longitudinal Relationships Among Wellness, COVID-19 Stressors, Mental Health and Substance Use in the General Population"

John Harrichand S Anandavalli

"Research Mentoring Needs of International Doctoral Students: A Phenomenological Approach"

Derron Hilts Yanhong Liu Melissa Luke

"An Analysis of School Counselors’ Attitudes and Enactment of Leadership Grounded in the Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence and its Impact on ASCA Model Implementation"

Casey Barrio Minton Mary Wynn Sarah Beth Anderson Walker Laura Shannonhouse

"Development and Implementation of a Standardized Wellness Counseling Intervention: A Single-Case Research Design and Case Study"

Abran Rodriguez

"The Essential Self: Gay Men’s Perceptions of Spirituality, Gender Identity, Cultural Identity, and Self-Care"

Byeolbee Um

"Professional Identity and Social Justice Engagement in Counseling Trainees"

Alpha Omega Lambda Regent University

Chi Nu Sigma Waynesburg University

Delta Phi Upsilon DePaul University

Delta Sigma Upsilon Delta State University

Epsilon Alpha Psi Eastern Washington University

Lambda Sigma Upsilon Louisiana State University- Shreveport Nu Sigma Chi North Carolina State University Omega Mu The College of William & Mary Omega Mu Gamma Antioch University Seattle Pi Alpha Wake Forest University

Sigma Lambda Upsilon Southeastern Louisiana University Theta Theta Upsilon Texas Tech University Upsilon Chi The University of Central Florida Upsilon Nu Chi The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Upsilon Nu Omicron The University of Nebraska-Omaha

© 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 66 Statewide/Regional Networking Grants Beta Rho Chi Florida Atlantic University Beta Upsilon Barry University Upsilon Chi The University of Central Florida Beta The University of Florida Delta Iota Florida International University

Chi Epsilon Georgia State University Mu Upsilon Alpha Mercer University

Nu SUNY Brockport

Phi Omicron Chi Idaho State University Mu Nu Tau The University of Wyoming