KCA Conference 2019 HighlightsWe were very pleased to have over 600 participants at our 62nd annual KCA Conference. Our 2019 theme was COUNSELING: CELEBRATING HUMAN RESILIENCY. The timely theme provided a backdrop for a wide variety of breakout sessions that were well received. We truly appreciate all those that helped make the 2019 KCA Conference a wonderful success. We are thankful for our highly qualified pre-conference presenters who provided valuable workshops; all the knowledgable presenters willing to share their expertise, resulting in an amazing variety of breakout sessions; the Alumni members for coordinating the exhibit area; a host of facilitators that kept sessions flowing smoothly; numerous volunteers that helped staff the registration area and the generosity of our sponsors and exhibitors.
We heard from well known Keynote Speakers that challenged and motivated us. The luncheons were well attended and served delicious food as counselors took a few minutes to relax and spend time with their peers.
The latest group of MLA participants began their program by learning more about KCA/ACA, strengthening their leadership skills, and spending time with their mentors. The early morning Coffee Chat with first timers was well attended and the Divisional "Meet and Greet" helped to connect counselors with similar roles and passions. Many counselors visited the NKCA, WKCA and KMHCA hospitality rooms for great snacks and networking. Counselors enjoyed the annual social with DJ Sharfe once again providing the lively music.
The scrumptious brunch buffet was enjoyed by all those in attendance as the Closing Session/Awards Ceremony was conducted. A large crowd watched as deserving counselors were recognized with coveted awards. Special thanks to the KCA Program Committee and the KCA Officers who worked long hours to make sure that the conference flowed smoothly and met the needs of counselors from a wide variety of job settings. Your KCA leaders are already at work on the 2020 KCA Conference with hopes of continued growth and success.
KCA is very grateful for the loyal and continuing support of our conference sponsors. Their invaluable support helps KCA provide a very high quality conference at modest cost to our counselors. With sponsors leading the way, the exhibit hall was totally filled with a variety of services, program opportunities, books & materials, informational booths, and boutiques. Please take time to review the following photos of award winners and collages of many activities taking place during the conference. We hope you can see that it was a wonderful experience for all and that you will plan to join us next year! Please save the dates of November 11-13, 2020 and join us for the next KCA Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville.
2019 KCA AwardsWe appreciate the high level of interest shown again this year with the number of nominations for well-qualified and deserving candidates reaching another all-time high. Please continue to nominate those deserving counselors so they can be honored in front of their peers at the annual KCA Conference. Nominations open online May 1 for the next annual awards program. Congratulations to all the award winners!
Outstanding Alumni Volunteer - Beth Palm KCA President Dawn Hinton and Beth PalmOutstanding Graduate Student - Molly Halpin Molly Halpin, Asbury Seminary and Dawn Hinton, KCA PresidentOutstanding Counselor Educator - Dr. Amy Holsinger KCA President Dawn Hinton and Dr. Amy Holsinger, Lindsey Wilson College
Outstanding Mental Health Counselor - Paul Dalton Paul Dalton, Offices of Paul Dalton and Dawn Hinton, KCA President
Outstanding College and Career Counselor - Joseph Yazvac Joseph Yazvac, Owensboro KCTCS and Dawn Hinton, KCA President
Outstanding Elementary School Counselor - Renee Powell |
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