NRA Conference 2012

Arlis Young, Counselor in the Fayetteville Field Office, received the Counselor of the Year Award at the NRA conference.  The NRA conference was held in Chicago, and Mr. Young received his award at the Awards Banquet on August 25, 2012.   He was nominated by Dr. Keith Vire, Dr. Penny Willmering, and Dr. Tresvil Pack from the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association.  

Criteria for the Award is as follows:
RCEA Counselor of the Year Award

 This award is presented to a rehabilitation counselor that meets the following criteria:
Practicing rehabilitation counselor,
Must be a current member of RCEA.
Must be a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Must have served as an officer, board member, or committee chair in their counselors association in the state or regional chapters or national level.

Mr. Young reflects the true professionalism and heart of a rehabilitation counselor!   It was great to see one of our own recognized!