Annual IC3 Awards

The Molly Abraham Lifetime Achievement Award is named after Mrs. Molly Abraham, a compassionate teacher and mentor, who impacted thousands of students through her work over 30 years. Molly teacher’s inspiring legacy demonstrates how one teacher, educator, or advisor can change young lives, and open doors for young people that they don’t even know exist. This award recognizes a professional who has been instrumental in changing or building the career counseling sector.

Honoring significant contribution and exceptional service to the mission of IC3 in bringing counseling to every school. Exemplifying the spirit of volunteerism, this individual has served on IC3 volunteer committees for 3 years or more, and has been instrumental in advancing the success, growth, and impact of IC3’s mission through dedicated committee volunteer work.

Professional leadership and demonstrated mentorship at his/her school, this individual has made significant contributions by bringing awareness to the importance of career and college counseling in high schools. Having earned respect and admiration from students, peers and colleagues, this individual also provides clarity to paradigm shifts in the world beyond schools.

Professional leadership and demonstrated mentorship at his/her institution, this individual has made significant contributions by bringing awareness to the importance of career & college counseling in schools and in higher education. Having earned respect and admiration from students, peers and colleagues, this individual also provides clarity to paradigm shifts in the world beyond the institution.

Demonstrating a resolved commitment to sustainability practices and goals through well-planned, well-executed, impactful results and ongoing objectives. This high school provides a leading example to promote best practices for climate action and equality, embraces sustainability including the UN’s related SDGs, and integrates these concepts to contribute toward a future in sustainability.

Demonstrating a resolved commitment to sustainability practices and goals through well-planned, well-executed, impactful results and ongoing objectives. This university provides a leading example to promote best practices for climate action and equality, embraces sustainability including the UN’s related SDGs, and integrates these concepts to contribute toward a future in sustainability.

A demonstrated advocate who prioritizes students’ best interests, and creates innovative programs and opportunities to make higher education accessible to all students. Excellent in terms of counseling, encourages exploration, willing to learn and a demonstrated high level of interest.

At the forefront of practicing and encouraging full integrity in terms of predicted grades and documentation, ethical application processes and admissions, and helping students to find their best fit, this individual has shown leadership through exemplary promotion of the criticality of ethical counseling practices. This award honors the contributions of Bridget Herrera, past winner of the Molly Abraham Lifetime Achievement Award. Bridget has worked for over 25 years as a college counselor in schools in Bangladesh and across Latin America. Bridget has previously served as President of International ACAC, Chair of NACAC's Inclusion and Access Committee, TOEFL Board Member, member of the Common Application's Advisory Outreach Group, Counselor Liaison for the CIS Latin America Committee, and on a number of IC3 committees. She is one of the founding members of the Bangladesh College Counselor Network (BCCN).

An expert counselor and demonstrated mentor to his/her counseling peers, this individual supports, encourages and provides professional development opportunities and resources to fellow counselors in the field.

An individual who has made great strides and accomplishments in incorporating counseling into every aspect of the school’s operations and curriculum, with use of limited resources. Counseling a large number of students independently despite limited human resources in counseling. Demonstrated willingness to learn and high level of interest.

Creating new and innovative counseling practices that are integrated into the school’s operations and curriculum, demonstrating true dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college.

Exceptional implementation of the Counseling Laboratory™ setup and approach to counseling in a school. Fosters opportunities for students and also counselors’ continued professional development, creatively integrates and supports the objectives and strategic goals of counseling. This award honors the contributions of Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement. A teacher, counselor, entrepreneur, and life-long learner, Ganesh is the pioneer of the Counseling Laboratory™ pedagogy, a pathbreaking approach to high school career and college counseling.

Dedicated to increasing access and inclusion to diverse and under-represented students around the world; breaking down barriers to reach and welcome all students through innovative, supportive and encouraging practices including outreach and recruitment, retention efforts, and student support.

A demonstrated commitment to ethical admissions practices and a counseling-based approach to student recruitment overall, excelling in student advocacy and long-term, dedicated support.

Recognizing strategic and innovative international partnership efforts and outreach to high schools, in support of counseling, through collaboration, research, or programming.