Counsellor Award Recipients
The Counsellor Award recognizes demonstrated excellence in professional service to the Centre for Student Development and Counselling, the university or the community.
Award recipient(s) will receive a certificate of recognition and a monetary award of $2,000 as a one-time payment (subject to applicable deductions).
Key criteria: Service
2026 recipient
Jean Yu-Ching Tsai
Student Wellbeing
Jean is a strong advocate for EDI work. A skilled trauma therapist and dedicated clinical co-coordinator, her work emphasizes community outreach and collaboration to support equity-deserving students. Jean co-chaired the 2SLGBTQ+ and the International Students working groups within Student Wellbeing, with a focus on improving access to timely and culturally appropriate care. In collaboration with the CSDC team, Jean supported the development of specialized care pathways for Black-identified and Indigenous students, increasing access, reducing wait times, and improving care quality. Jean鈥檚 leadership, commitment, and service have made a lasting impact on student wellbeing, making her truly deserving of this award.
Past recipients
- Daniela Cristini
Student Wellbeing
- Maria Chaparro
Student Wellbeing
- Immaculate Antony
Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Student Health and Wellness, Student Wellbeing, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students
- Laura Girz
Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Student Health and Wellness, Student Wellbeing, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students
- Andrea Martin
Counselling, Student Wellbeing
- Bronwyn Dickson
Student Affairs
- Sonny Wong
Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts
- Ruth Frolic
Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Student Affairs
- Jesmen Mendoza
Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Student Affairs