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The nomination forms (which include descriptions and criteria) will be linked below. This luncheon will contain the Symposium Keynote Speaker, our annual advising awards, and the opportunity to network and celebrate this year's hard work with each other!

Excellence in Advising Award - Faculty Advisor & Professional Staff Advisor

Nominees should meet the following four criteria:

• High quality of information and advice: knowledge of graduation requirements including the university curriculum and special program requirements; knowledge of appropriate schedule development and course sequencing; assistance to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs as they develop academic, personal and career goals; knowledge of institutional regulations, policies and procedures; ability to engage in developmentally appropriate goals for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs.
• Outstanding support of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs: strong interpersonal skills; caring, helpful attitude towards ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs; willingness to act in the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ's best interests; willingness to encourage development of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ independence and critical thinking skills; awareness of differing perspectives and backgrounds; knowledge of campus resources and appropriate referral activity; demonstration of holistic advising principles.
• Accessibility to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs: availability to advisees and frequency of contact; face-to-face and electronic communication; welcoming and responsive to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs.
• Exceptional leadership in advising: creation of high quality advisor development/training activities or resources; significant experience mentoring and training other advisors; and/or development of advising-related initiatives or improvements.

Outstanding Advising Program

• Must be a program sponsored or co-sponsored by a university advising department.
• Can be a collaborative effort between multiple offices. 
• Must be a program related to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ success initiatives. 
• The program was based on specific goals and learning outcomes.

Outstanding Advising Supporter/Friend of Advising

• A university or community member who clearly supports the role of advising at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ. 
• Although not an official advisor, they espouse the values of advising and assists advisors at the university. 
• Encourages ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs to take advantage of campus and community resources. 
• Possible partnering with advisors for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ programming events.

Outstanding Advising Initiative Expanding Access and Student Belonging

This award honors an academic advisor, advising office, or advising-led program or event that demonstrates a sustained commitment to expanding educational access and fostering a sense of belonging.

• Champions efforts that create supportive environments for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Works to reduce barriers to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ success, particularly for those historically underserved or facing systemic obstacles, such as first-generation ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs.
• Leads initiatives that contribute to lasting improvements in institutional practices, helping all ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs thrive academically and personally.

Outstanding Community Builder

• Must be awarded to an academic advisor who has led our university in supporting collaboration across the university, among ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs, or between colleagues.
• Makes an outstanding effort to increase engagement among individuals across commonly perceived barriers.
• May have developed community building activities or programs including but not limited to: ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ socials, workshops, social events, etc.