Article Published: 3/26/2025
NBCC is honored to recognize professionals who are advancing the counseling profession through the NBCC Awards.
“These awards celebrate counselors who work to transform their communities through innovation, education, engagement, and expanded access to counseling and mental health resources,” said NBCC’s President and CEO, Dr. Kylie Dotson-Blake.
Around 59.3 million Americans live with mental illness, and over 28 million of those individuals won’t receive treatment, according to Mental Health America. Counseling professionals have a collective responsibility to advocate for mental health and recognize and reduce barriers to treatment. The NBCC Awards celebrate counselors who are leaning into this professional responsibility by taking initiative in their communities to promote counseling and mental health care.
This year’s awardees are recognized for their commitment to community, national, and global mental health needs. Counseling professionals from across the country nominated peers, mentors, and leaders. NBCC is deeply thankful to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2025 Awards.
“It is so inspiring to read the stories of each of these nominees,” says Dr. Dotson-Blake. “Each individual has dedicated incredible amounts of time and energy to bridging access gaps and generating new opportunities through innovation and engagement within their communities. Being able to celebrate and honor their work and transformative impact is an incredible honor.”
View a complete list of the 2025 Awardees below.
“Each of these awardees is expanding access to counseling and advancing global health equity through work driven by a deep care for and commitment to the communities they serve. Their work models some of the best aspects of the counseling profession; leadership, empathy, service, dedication, innovation, resilience, and partnership. We are inspired by their impact, grateful for their willingness to share their talents and expertise with the profession, and thrilled to be able to honor them and celebrate their revolutionary work,” said Dr. Dotson-Blake.
NBCC will feature each award winner in upcoming Visions newsletters and on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Follow NBCC on social media and join us in celebrating these remarkable professionals!
The information provided by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) on the nbcc.org website (site) is for general information purposes only. NBCC makes significant efforts to maintain current and accurate information on this site. We are not responsible for any information concerning NBCC or our programs, services, or activities that is published or displayed on any third-party website(s). These websites are maintained by third parties over which we exercise no control, and for which we have no responsibility. Individuals should verify any information obtained from third-party sources by referring to our official site or contacting our customer service team directly.
Copyright ©2025 National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates | All rights reserved.
Manage Cookie Preferences