Chi Sigma Iota 2020-21 Individual Awards & Grants Dr. Alessandra Rhinehart CSI Awards Committee Chair Dr. Stephen Kennedy CSI Chief Operating Officer © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 1 Award Categories 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 2 © 2019, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 2020-2021 Awards Committee Members 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 © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 3 2020-2021 Awards Review Panel Members 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 © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 4 2020-2021 Awards Review Panel Members 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 © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 5 Leadership Fellows and Interns © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 6 2021-2022 Leadership Intern • Chris LaFever ◦ Upsilon Theta Chapter ◦ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • CFAs: Dr. Casey Barrio Minton & Dr. Shawn Spurgeon © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 7 2021-2022 Leadership Intern • Mary Wynn ◦ Upsilon Theta Chapter ◦ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • CFAs: Dr. Casey Barrio Minton & Dr. Shawn Spurgeon © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 8 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Rohan Arcot ◦ Lambda Chapter ◦ Johns Hopkins University • CFAs: Dr. Yiying Xiong & Dr. Ileana Gonzalez © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 9 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Teneka Gash ◦ Gamma Chapter ◦ Nicholls State University • CFAs: Dr. Amanda Johns & Dr. Chantrelle Varnado- Johnson © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 10 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Brittany Gerringer ◦ Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter ◦ The University of North Carolina at Greensboro • CFAs: Dr. Christian Chan & Dr. J. Scott Young © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 11 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Taylor Irvine ◦ Beta Rho Chi Chapter ◦ Florida Atlantic University • CFAs: Dr. Kelly Emelianchik-Key & Dr. Ayse Torres © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 12 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Ash Joshi ◦ Phi Omicron Chi Chapter ◦ Idaho State University • CFAs: Dr. Leslie Stewart & Dr. Ne’Shaun Borden © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 13 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Brittany Suggs ◦ Alpha Omega Lambda Chapter ◦ Regent University • CFAs: Dr. Helen Runyan & Dr. Vanessa Kent © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 14 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Kyndel Tarziers ◦ Chi Epsilon Chapter ◦ Georgia State University • CFAs: Dr. Catharina Chang & Dr. Laura Shannonhouse © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 15 2021-2022 Leadership Fellow • Brittany Wake ◦ Nu Sigma Chi Chapter ◦ North Carolina State University • CFAs: Dr. Stanley Baker & Dr. S. Raymond Ting © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 16 CSI & CACREP Leadership Essay Contest © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 17 2020-2021 CSI & CACREP Leadership Essay Contest Third Place Entry-Level Students Category Kaity Dallas Sigma Tau Sigma Chapter Texas State University © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 18 2020-2021 CSI & CACREP Leadership Essay Contest Second Place Entry-Level Students Category Madison Seyres Gamma Zeta Chapter The University of West Georgia © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 19 2020-2021 CSI & CACREP Leadership Essay Contest First Place Entry-Level Students Category Rebekah Orr Omega Chapter Wright State University © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 20 2020-2021 CSI & CACREP Leadership Essay Contest Third Place Doctoral Students/Professional Counselors/Counselor Educators Category Alexandra Kasputis Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter St. John’s University © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 21 2020-2021 CSI & CACREP Leadership Essay Contest Second Place Doctoral Students/Professional Counselors/Counselor Educators Category Nicholas Wallace Alpha Lambda Tau Chapter Louisiana Tech University © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 22 2020-2021 CSI & CACREP Leadership Essay Contest First Place Doctoral Students/Professional Counselors/Counselor Educators Category Rohan Arcot Lambda Chapter Johns Hopkins University © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 23 Outstanding Individual Awards © 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 © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 25 Outstanding Entry Level Student 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 © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 27 Outstanding Doctoral Student 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. © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 29 Outstanding Service to the Chapter Ashlei Rabess Chi Epsilon Chapter Georgia State University Atlanta, GA CFAs: Dr. Catharina Chang & Dr. Laura Shannonhouse © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 30 Outstanding Practitioner 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 © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 31 Outstanding Practitioner Sarah Tucker Rho Kappa Chapter The University of North Texas Denton, TX CFAs: Dr. Peggy Ceballos & Dr. Caitlyn Bennett © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 32 Outstanding Research 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. © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 33 Outstanding Research 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. © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 35 Journal of Counselor Leadership & Advocacy Outstanding Article Stephanie B. Leibowitz Nelson Stanley B. Baker Sylvia C. Nassar "Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies: Institutional Interventions for Professional School Counselors" © 2021, Chi Sigma Iota, All Rights Reserved 36 Edwin L. Herr Fellowship 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