Celebrating the Everyday Heroes Who Make an Extraordinary Impact

 

At HIBster Anti-Bullying Software, we believe that behind every successful student is an incredible school counselor—someone who shows up every day, leads with heart, and changes lives with every conversation, intervention, and act of care.

That’s why we created the Best of the Best: Counselor of the Year Award—a chance to honor the counselors who go above and beyond for their school communities.

What Is It?

Each year, we recognize one outstanding school counselor who has made a powerful difference in the lives of students, staff, and families. These individuals are nominated by school leaders, colleagues, and peers who see firsthand the compassion, dedication, and hard work they bring to the table every single day.

This isn’t just any award—this is a celebration of the counselors who have put in the effort, shown up when it matters most, and committed themselves to making their school a better, safer, and more supportive place for all.

Powered by Purpose—and HIBster Tools

What sets these counselors apart is not just their dedication, but also their strategic use of tools like HIBster and ASAP, our cutting-edge compliance and intervention software. These platforms help counselors:

✅ Document and track bullying, harassment, or intimidation reports

✅ Monitor intervention plans, safety strategies, and behavior plans

✅ Coordinate with administrators, staff, and families to ensure every case is handled with care

✅ Stay compliant with state and district regulations while keeping students’ needs at the center

By using HIBster and aSAP!, these school counselors are not just reacting to challenges—they’re staying proactive, organized, and student-focused, turning insight into impact and transforming their schools one action at a time.

How Does It Work?

It’s easy to get involved!

You can nominate a counselor from your school or district by simply filling out our submission form. Tell us what makes your nominee stand out—whether it’s their success with student interventions, their leadership on the counseling team, or the way they always ask, “How are you?” when someone needs it most.

Once nominations close, our team carefully reviews each submission to select the counselor who best embodies the spirit of compassion, leadership, and impact.

The winning counselor receives:

✅ A surprise visit and award presentation

✅ A featured spotlight on our website and social media

✅ Recognition across our HIBster community

✅ The knowledge that their work is deeply appreciated and making a real difference

❤️ Why It Matters

Counselors are often the quiet champions of a school—coordinating interventions, resolving conflicts, managing 504 plans, comforting students, and supporting their colleagues… all behind the scenes. This award is our way of putting them front and center, where they belong.

The Best of the Best Award is your chance to say:

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re better because of you.

🚀 Get Involved

Let’s lift up the counselors who are shaping futures every day.

Nominate your school’s counselor today—and help us celebrate the heart of education.

👉 Follow us on social media for updates, stories, and more ways to get involved. @HIBster_Software

Because every great counselor deserves to be seen, celebrated, and supported.

Ms. Hanrahan from Washington Elementry School, New Jersey

Ms. Jules from Northeast Community Propel Academy, Pennsylvania