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The Passport Award

The Passport Award

Award Subtitle
Providing Comprehensive Programming
Award Image
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Judy Pecor
Award Description

School counseling programs are essential in providing students with the guidance and support they need to enroll in and complete college — a critical element in achieving Michigan's Sixty by 30 Goal. Michigan College Access Network works to ensure that college and career readiness remains a central focus of school counseling programs. This award recognizes an individual school counselor or school counseling program that has made significant contributions to advancing college readiness and enrollment supports, helping students succeed, and driving meaningful progress on key postsecondary outcomes.

Award Active
Yes
200
Past Award Winner
Year
2024
Name and Organization
Carlotta R. Prince, Dearborn Heights School District (Annapolis High School)
Year
2023
Name and Organization
Bekah Ward, Lincoln Consolidated Schools
Year
2022
Name and Organization
Rakiba Mitchell, Southeastern High School
Year
2021
Name and Organization
Susy Talentino, Sault Area High School and Career Center
Year
2020
Name and Organization
Joan Helwig, Marlette Jr/Sr High School
Year
2019
Name and Organization
Regan Tubbs, Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center
Year
2018
Name and Organization
Jennifer Brown, Bullock Creek High School
Year
2017
Name and Organization
Catherine Longstreet, Hastings High School
Year
2016
Name and Organization
Bob Drake, Jonesville High School
Current Year
2025
Current Winner
Julie Pecore, Lapeer High School