Awards
Murray Jampolsky Award
In honour of the late Murray Jamplosky, who was a great supporter of guidance and counselling in Alberta, this award is made annually to an outstanding practising school counsellor in the province.
​Nominees must be:
- regular members of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.
- a practising school counsellor at the time the award is presented.
Nominees must meet most of the following criteria:
(a) Nominees should be involved in ongoing professional development.
(b) Nominees should have initiated innovative project(s) and/or program(s) in school guidance and counselling.
(c) Nominees should demonstrate competence in school counselling.
(d) Nominees should be involved with the school community in promoting guidance and counselling services.
Nomination Procedure
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The following individuals may nominate candidates for this award: counsellors, teachers, administrators, students and parents.
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Each nominee must be supported by three nomination letters.
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Nomination form and supporting documentation shall be submitted by one of the nominators. Submissions must be received by March 1 each year.
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An award need not be made each year.
The presentation will be made at the annual Council of School Counsellors' conference.
The successful candidate will receive:
(a) coverage of conference registration,
(b) a plaque (representative of the trophy, which will be maintained at Barnett House by the ATA staff advisor).
Once received, nominations shall remain active for a period of three years.
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