The Outstanding Advising Award recognizes individuals and programs who demonstrate qualities and practices that make significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising. There are two categories for this award: (A) Outstanding Advising Award - Academic Advisor: Primary Role: Individuals whose primary role at the institution is the direct delivery of advising services to students. Nominees must spend at least 50 percent of their time on direct delivery of advising to students and have at least 3 years (calendar years) of experience in direct delivery of advising to students. (B) Outstanding Advising Award - Academic Advisor: Faculty Role: Individuals whose primary responsibility is teaching and who spend a portion of their time providing academic advising services to students. Nominees must spend at least 50 percent of their time on teaching or research and have at least 3 years (calendar years) of experience. Applicants must submit a nomination or application letter. This letter should summarize the nominee/applicant's qualifications, the extent to which the nominee meets the award criteria, and why the individual is being nominated for the award. This document should provide evidence and specific examples that demonstrate excellent performance. Nominators should focus on qualities and experiences that make the nominee outstanding in their role highlighting what they've done to go above and beyond normal advising duties. This document should also incorporate a personal philosophy statement regarding the nominee/applicant's approach to advising and/or advising administration. Please visit the award's website for more information.