Emily Garfield Counseling or Prevention Program Award 2012

The San Mateo County School Boards Association is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Emily Garfield Recognition as part of the 2012 Kent Awards. This award honors the memory of Emily Garfield who was a San Mateo County legend in the area of prevention and counseling. Emily mentored many San Mateo County school employees and was a tireless advocate for our most at risk students.

This award is designed to recognize an individual who exemplifies the work and memory of Emily Garfield. The award comes with a $1,000 grant.

Who can receive this award?

A school counselor, who has shown an outstanding commitment to students and has worked at a school site for at least two years; or

An individual responsible for designing a school program that serves students with addiction, and/or mental health issues. The program must have been in operation for a minimum of two years; or

Any staff person responsible for supporting high risk students and helping them with social/emotional development in order to be successful in school. The program must have been in operation for a minimum of two years.

How to apply for the Emily Garfield Award

Please write a one to two page description about the person you would like to honor. The document should be signed by the superintendent of the school district and the school board president. If the person has designed a program, please include a short description of the program.

Please send the document to Carrie Du Bois at 2021 Carmelita Drive San Carlos, CA 94070 or to cdubois@cbnorcal.com.

Selection of Emily Garfield Recipient

Emily Garfield applications will be reviewed by three members of the San Mateo County School Boards Association. The winner will be interviewed and a site visit will be conducted. Award will be given at the SMCSBA Kent Awards dinner on May 21, 2012.