The Outstanding New Advisor Awards are presented to individuals who have demonstrated qualities associated with outstanding academic advising of students and who have served as a professional advisor or a faculty member with advising duties for a period of three or fewer years calculated from the deadline for submission. There are two categories for the award. (1) New Academic Advisor: Primary Role: Individuals whose primary role at the institution is the direct delivery of advising services to students. Nominees must directly advise students at least 50 percent of their time. (2) New 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 teach or do research at least 50 percent of their time. 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.