The Ohio Career Development Association would like to recognize distinguished professionals in career development! Please read the descriptions below and nominate any or all within your network who apply! Winners will receive a $100 honorarium, a commemorative gift, free registration to and recognition at the OCDA Virtual Conference on Thursday, May 19. Deadlines for nominations will be Friday, April 8 at 11:59pm.
The Outstanding Graduate Student Award
This award will be presented at the annual Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Conference in recognition of the wonderful contributions that graduate students are already making to their respective field.
Nominees must be a full-time student in Ohio, a masters or doctoral candidate, and in the field of career counseling, student affairs, college/student personnel or a related field.
To nominate a professional, please complete this form.
Nominees must be a full-time student in Ohio, a masters or doctoral candidate, and in the field of career counseling, student affairs, college/student personnel or a related field.
To nominate a professional, please complete this form.
The Outstanding New Professional Award
This award will be presented annually at the Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Conference in recognition of an individual with less than five (5) years of full-time experience. This individual serves as a role model to students and professionals, demonstrates creativity/innovation in the field, and has great potential for continued success.
To nominate a professional, please complete this form.
To nominate a professional, please complete this form.
The Bob Windle Leadership Award
This award is presented at the annual Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Conference in recognition of a true leader in a career field. The award is named in honor of Bob Windle, who won the award in 2011, for his exceptional contributions to OCDA and to career counseling, exploration, transition, and resilience.
The Bob Windle Leadership Award recognizes practicing career counselors, consultants, or teachers for outstanding performance. Nominees must have at least eight (8) years of service in career development or a related field; demonstrated quality of service (such as innovative programs, recognition by local organizations, publications, awards, etc.); and service to professional association(s) at the local, state and/or national levels.
To nominate a professional, please complete this form.
The Bob Windle Leadership Award recognizes practicing career counselors, consultants, or teachers for outstanding performance. Nominees must have at least eight (8) years of service in career development or a related field; demonstrated quality of service (such as innovative programs, recognition by local organizations, publications, awards, etc.); and service to professional association(s) at the local, state and/or national levels.
To nominate a professional, please complete this form.
OCDA Past Award Winners:
2021- Dr. Nina Talley; Bob Windle Leadership Award
2021- Donald Jensen, Outstanding New Professional Award
2021- Kenyatta Reed; Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2021- Mohammad Almakky; Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2020- Kristin Williams: Bob Windle Leadership Award
2020- Taylor Slocum: Outstanding New Professional Award
2020- Evan Faidley: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2020- Autumn Hepler: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2019 – Ramascus Abdul Dollar: Outstanding New Professional Award
2019 – Vincent Consiglio: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2019 – Logan Vess: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2019 – Dr. Kim Gilliam: Bob Windle Leadership Award
2018 – Ryan Wilhelm: Bob Windle Leadership Award
2018 – Natalie Fox: Outstanding New Professional Award
2018 – McKenna Koewler: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2017 – Allison Jones: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2016 – Meagan Kittrick: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2016 – Rhonda Norman: Outstanding Career Service Award
2015 – Kristin Hannon: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2014 – Gail Michalski: Outstanding Career Service Award
2013 – James Hansen: Outstanding Career Service Award
2012 – Cynthia Marco-Scanlon: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2012 – Linda Woodard: Outstanding Career Service Award
2011 – Robert Windle: Robert Windle Career Award
2011 – Elizabeth Osicki: Outstanding Career Service Award
2021- Dr. Nina Talley; Bob Windle Leadership Award
2021- Donald Jensen, Outstanding New Professional Award
2021- Kenyatta Reed; Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2021- Mohammad Almakky; Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2020- Kristin Williams: Bob Windle Leadership Award
2020- Taylor Slocum: Outstanding New Professional Award
2020- Evan Faidley: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2020- Autumn Hepler: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2019 – Ramascus Abdul Dollar: Outstanding New Professional Award
2019 – Vincent Consiglio: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2019 – Logan Vess: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2019 – Dr. Kim Gilliam: Bob Windle Leadership Award
2018 – Ryan Wilhelm: Bob Windle Leadership Award
2018 – Natalie Fox: Outstanding New Professional Award
2018 – McKenna Koewler: Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2017 – Allison Jones: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2016 – Meagan Kittrick: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2016 – Rhonda Norman: Outstanding Career Service Award
2015 – Kristin Hannon: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2014 – Gail Michalski: Outstanding Career Service Award
2013 – James Hansen: Outstanding Career Service Award
2012 – Cynthia Marco-Scanlon: Bob Windle Leadership Career Award
2012 – Linda Woodard: Outstanding Career Service Award
2011 – Robert Windle: Robert Windle Career Award
2011 – Elizabeth Osicki: Outstanding Career Service Award