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C.J. Peterson, Jr. Memorial AwardThe C.J. Peterson, Jr. Award was established in 1973. C.J. Peterson, Jr. was an Employment Counselor in the Sioux Falls Office of the SD Employment Service (Job Service). In 1972, he and his wife were killed in a fire in their home shortly after Christmas. C.J.'s father was a long time employee of the SD Employment Service, having served as manager of the Hot Springs and the Rapid City offices. C.J. had a long time commitment to career development and was very concerned with working with people to maximize their potential and to select occupations which were appropriate and right for each individual. He was very interested in helping to establish an Employment Counseling organization and spoke often about the fact that he felt that Employment Counselors must be a part of the South Dakota Counseling Association (formerly the SD Personnel and Guidance Association) This award was established to recognized counselors who provide outstanding employment counseling, not necessarily just in Employment offices, but to those who deal with the field of employment- vocational rehabilitation counselors, career learning center counselors, or others who assist people in choosing careers. These winners have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing career possibilities of his/her clients.
2024 Award Winner: Susan Lorenzen, pictured with Megan Laskowski Susan has demonstrated what a good counselor looks like and acts like. She models unconditional positive regard for counselors who are just entering the field and helps motivate them by displaying her confidence in them. She speaks truth and encouragement as she helps embolden new counselors to help their clients by believing in them and helping them see they can believe in themselves. She challenges people as she demonstrates kindness and goodness.
Past Award Winners
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