Nominate a School Counselor for Top Honors 

The School Counselor of the Year program honors the best of the best in Seattle Public Schools – counselors who are providing excellent service for their elementary, middle, or high school community! SPS is taking nominations to recognize school counselors for their unique and integral roles in our schools.

The nomination form is accessible through March 2, 2026. After the nominations are collected, the final vote will be decided by SPS school counselors. A winner from elementary, K-8, middle school, and high school will be announced in May 2026. The School Counselor of the Year Nomination Form is now open. Anyone can nominate a counselor.

Criteria for Recognition 

1. Nominees should maintain the highest standards of integrity. They strive to be model citizens of their community as well as the school counseling education community and their broader professional community. 
2. The nominee must demonstrate evidence of the ongoing implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program. The nominee must demonstrate leadership, advocacy and collaboration in his or her work. 
3. The nominee has demonstrated consistent and reliable contributions in all the areas of service, on-going professional development and teaching over an exemplary career span. 
4. The nominee has demonstrated advocacy and equity for students and families. 

Refer to the district Feb. 10, 2026 School Counselor news post.