Apperson AwardThe Richard L. Apperson Award, named in honor of PCACAC's first president, is the association's highest honor presented to a PCACAC member. It is awarded annually to a member whose career embodies the ideals of the association - providing extraordinary service to students, to PCACAC and to the college counseling profession.
The 2011 Apperson Award winner is Margaret "Peg" Cothern, Independent Counselor Peg was not able to join us at the 2011 Annual Meeting, but shared her appreciative remarks in the summer issue of the Anchor: "Thank you for this esteemed honor. I’m overwhelmed to be invited to join this august community of giants. When I was sitting where you are listening to the accolades of the Apperson Award recipient, I kept thinking, “What a gift to call this ‘wonder worker’ colleague and friend.” When Jeff Smith phoned me several weeks ago, I never in my wildest dreams considered myself such a giant … and still don’t. I just want every kid to receive a fair shake! Thank you for your dedication to foster equity, access and excellence in education. You’re engaged in this conference because of your vision, awe and wonder to transform dreams into realities. Even now residing in historic Centerville, Ohio (circa 1796), I’m committed to PCACAC. I’m as close as an email, Skype or phone call. I’m available to help kids in our association and in all of America. It’s not about “Oh, Peg is so passionate about this cause.” It’s not about us. It’s about our kids and this country." Peg looks forward to seeing her PCACAC friends and colleagues at the 2012 PCACAC/SACAC conference in April. PCACAC Apperson Award Winners, 1973-present
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