Global Counsellor Awards 2024
Recognising the higher education and career counselling community
THE Counsellor is excited to announce the inaugural Global Counsellor Awards, taking place at the BMI/THE Global International Schools Forum and Workshop in London on Monday 29 April 2024. The awards have been created to recognise the counsellors, higher education institutions, and service providers who have excelled at providing students with the tools and support to make life-changing decisions about their future studies and careers.
Criteria for nominations:
- Nominations closed on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at midnight (GMT)
- The winners will be chosen by the THE judging panel and will be announced at the BMI/THE Global International Schools Forum and Workshop in London on Monday 29 April 2024.
- If you work for a company that supports the counselling community and would like to show your appreciation, contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities at the awards ceremony by emailing Spencer@bmiglobaled.com
Categories:
1. Global Counsellor of the Year
This award recognises an outstanding college counsellor who has demonstrated exemplary dedication, leadership and impact in the field of international college counselling. Nominees should have a proven record of guiding students to successful and well-matched college placements, fostering a positive and supportive counselling environment, and making significant contributions to the overall success and reputation of the school's college counselling programme. The counsellor should exemplify a commitment to the professional development of their peers, innovation in counselling practices, and a genuine passion for helping students achieve their academic and career goals on a global scale.
Shortlisted candidates:
Augusto Neto, Brazil
Buket Ayaz, UAE
Jeffrey Neill, Brazil
Jennifer Tassell, Panama
Winner:
Jeffrey Neill, Brazil
2. Counsellor Community Support and Collaboration
This award acknowledges a counsellor who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative community among fellow counsellors. Nominees should have actively engaged in mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development initiatives within the counsellor community. The recipient of this award should be someone who has contributed to creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere, sharing resources, best practices, and providing support to colleagues to enhance the overall effectiveness of a college counselling team in an international high school setting. Their efforts should reflect a commitment to building a strong professional network and a sense of unity among counsellors.
Shortlisted candidates:
Augusto Neto, Brazil
Eric Laug, Singapore
Jennifer Tassell, Panama
Phillip Wenturine, Spain
Winner:
Augusto Neto, Brazil
3. Supporting high-achieving, low-income (HALI) students
Acknowledges a counsellor who has shown exemplary commitment to supporting high-achieving, low-income students, including demonstrating an understanding of personal circumstances, developing outreach programmes, providing tailored additional support, and evidence of successfully guiding these students in their university-application journey.
Shortlisted candidates:
Baman Kumar Ghimirie, Nepal
Joan Liu, Turkey
Margarete Reiff, Namibia
Rebecca Zeigler Mano, Zimbabwe
Winner:
Rebecca Zeigler Mano, Zimbabwe
4. Counsellor of the Year - Africa
Shortlisted candidates:
Christina McDade, Ghana
DeeDee Werner, Kenya
Ketevan Maghlakelidze, South Africa
Ramiro Campos, Ethiopia
Winner:
Ketevan Maghlakelidze, South Africa
5. Counsellor of the Year - East Asia and Oceana
Shortlisted candidates:
Claire Wilkins, Hong Kong
Jason Holly, Hong Kong
Kaleena Carter, South Korea
Ning Deng, China
Winner:
Ning Deng, China
6. Counsellor of the Year - Europe
Shortlisted candidates:
David Tobin, Germany
Giorgi Sichinava, Georgia
Kam Stylianou, Cyrpus
Matthew Akitani, Denmark
Winner:
Giorgi Sichinava, Georgia
7. Counsellor of the Year - Gulf and Central Asia
Shortlisted candidates:
Buket Ayaz, UAE
Carmen Page, UAE
Dareen Tawil, Kuwait
Jacqueline Nottingham, Qatar
Winner:
Buket Ayaz, UAE
8. Counsellor of the Year - Latin America
Shortlisted candidates:
Jennifer Tassell, Panama
Paola Caicedo, Colombia
Rachel Dillon, Mexico
Reggie Aguiar, Brazil
Winner:
Jennifer Tassell, Panama
9. Counsellor of the Year - South Asia
Shortlisted candidates:
Ajay Tayade, India
Ganesh Kempaiah, India
Sonia Soni, India
Suman Yadav, India
Winner:
Ganesh Kempaiah, India
10. Counsellor of the Year - South East Asia
Shortlisted candidates:
Jeremias Sampang, Indonesia
Jim Faherty, Indonesia
Samantha Caras, Philippines
Zoe Williams, Singapore
Winner:
Jim Faherty, Indonesia
11. Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Recognises a counsellor who has shown outstanding dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in college counselling, ensuring equitable access to resources and support for students from diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisted candidates:
Nicole Ribeiro, Brazil
Phillip Wenturine, Spain
Rachel Doell, Switzerland
Renata Condi De Souza, Brazil
Winner:
Phillip Wenturine, Spain
12. Rising Star of the Year
A counsellor with less than three years’ experience who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the profession, embracing learning opportunities, and developed new solutions that can better support students and the wider counselling profession.
Shortlisted candidates:
Joe Rogers, Netherlands
Shikha Singh, India
Yein Oh, China
Maryana Rodrigues, Brazil
Winner:
Joe Rogers, Netherlands
13. Education Technology Supplier of the Year
Acknowledges an education technology provider who has developed innovative tools that significantly support counselling practices, enhancing communication, accessibility, and efficiency in delivering guidance services to students.
Shortlisted candidates:
Concourse Global
Maia Learning
Unifrog
Winner:
Unifrog
14. Service Provider of the Year
Acknowledges an organisation that provides a service to students that, in the view of counsellors, significantly supports their preparation for higher education. This could include tuition, EdTech provision, agents, visa assistance, insurance, or any other service provided to students to assist them in the process of successfully going to university.
Shortlisted candidates:
Duolingo
ETS TOEFL
IELTS
Pearson PTE
Winner:
Duolingo
15. Lifetime Achievement in Counselling Award
A counsellor that has made significant contributions of outstanding significance to the counselling community and their students throughout their career. This includes showing exemplary leadership, significant efforts to make the profession more inclusive, and had a positive impact on people, organisations or communities. The winner will have demonstrated exceptional practice over a significant period of time including impact outside their primary job role. This award is for lifetime achievement, rather than a single contribution.
Shortlisted candidates:
Amanda Jewell, UAE
Amy Thompson, UAE
Jose Olavo de Amorim, Brazil
Manju Sharma, India
Nayantara Handa, India
Winner:
Jose Olavo de Amorim, Brazil