The 26 honorees gather with Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña (front row, center), UFT guidance counselor liasion Bob Astrowsky (front row, second from left), UFT Secretary Emil Pietromonaco (front row, third from left) and Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson (front row, fourth from right).

Counselors listen during the ceremony.

Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson congratulates the honorees.

Honorees Jessica Torres (left), a guidance counselor at the HS of Computers and Technology in the Bronx, and Erica Gonzales, a guidance counselor at IS 220 in Brooklyn, show off their plaques.

Honoree Lisa DeCarlo (center), a guidance counselor at Susan Wagner HS in Staten Island, is congratulated by her mother Irene Cennamo and husband Phil.

Honoree Dina Colon (left), a guidance counselor in the Pathways to Graduation program, poses with her daughter Dylan and sister Daida.

Honoree Jody Doman (right), a guidance counselor at P 169 in Manhattan, stands with her daughter Amanda.

Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson (left) shakes hands with honoree Kinah Ventura-Rosas, a school counselor in the non-public schools district.

Counselors celebrate with their families after the ceremony.