The Leading Light Award is presented annually to a NACADA member in recognition of significant contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion within NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. Diversity, as defined by the NACADA Board of Directors, includes ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disabilities, and sexual orientation as well as diversity in regard to institutional type, size, and employment position. The nominee must be a current member of NACADA and must also have a history of involvement and membership in the organization. A completed Nomination Submission; a supporting letter from the nominator, providing evidence that the candidate has made significant contributions to NACADA in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion; letters of support from other NACADA members (6 letters maximum); and additional materials that support the candidate's nomination must be submitted. Please visit the award's website for more information.