AWARDS
NCCDA values the work our members do each day to facilitate career development for students and professionals across North Carolina. Each year we recognize the outstanding work of members at our annual conference. Descriptions of these awards are below and we encourage all members to consider nominating their colleagues. Check out our past award winners!
Nominate a colleague or a professional for one of the awards below!
This is your opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of colleagues who are making a difference in our field. If you know someone whose dedication, innovation, or leadership deserves to be celebrated, don’t miss this chance to honor their work! Submitting a nomination is simple, and your recognition is a meaningful way to celebrate their contributions and inspire them to keep making an impact.
Submit your nomination by 11:59pm on February 1, 2026. Please note that nominees must be members of NCCDA. Help us shine a spotlight on excellence in our community. Winners will be announced at our annual conference.
Use this link to access the nomination form: https://forms.gle/3AP3CF1yAhTzjqBp6
Thank you for your support in recognizing the best among us!
The Outstanding Professional Award
The Outstanding Professional Award recognizes an individual with 5+ years in the profession who consistently and significantly contributes to the career development profession through dedicated service to their clients or students, mentorship and support for fellow career professionals, and a personal commitment to staying current with new research and best practices in the field. | 2024-2025 Outstanding Professional Award Winner
Donell Moore Wake Forest University |
Outstanding Professional Program Award
The Outstanding Professional Program Award recognizes programs within the industry who consistently and significantly contribute to the career development profession through dedicated service to clients, mentorship and supports fellow career professionals by staying current with new research and best practices in the field. |
New Professional Award
The New Professional Award recognizes an individual in North Carolina who has made a significant contribution to career development and has been in the profession for five years or less. |
Roy N. Anderson Award
The Roy N. Anderson Award recognizes an individual in North Carolina who has made an outstanding contribution to career development, both in the state and at the regional or national levels over an extended period of time. This award, affectionately known as “The Roy,” is named for the founding professor of the North Carolina State University Counselor Education Program. |
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Brian Calhoun - calhoubm@wfu.edu
Laura Maldonado - laura.g.maldonado3@gmail.com