The Michael C. Holen Pacesetter Award recognizes Executive Officers, Provosts and Academic or Student Affairs Officers (Vice Provosts, Vice Presidents, Deans, etc.) who exemplify a commitment to academic advising and are true advocates for advising, students, and advisors across the institution. Individuals nominated should be an advocate for advising, students, and advisors at the upper administration level with no direct day-to-day involvement in the administration of advisors or advising. The nominee need not be a NACADA member. Previous winners are not eligible. Current members of the Board of Directors and Council are not eligible for this award. After the member's term is up, s/he may be eligible. Nominations must contain adequate factual or descriptive material for the Selection Committee to evaluate the nomination. A supporting letter from the nominator providing evidence the candidate made: significant contributions to the profession of academic advising leadership in the field of advising, as well as related professional areas; a commitment to the importance of academic advising at a regional, national or global level is required. Letters of support from colleagues, staff and students, not to exceed three letters in any category (9 letters maximum) are also required. Additional materials that support the candidate's nomination may also be submitted. Please visit the award's website for more information.