The AAG Susan Hardwick Excellence in Mentoring award is given annually to an individual geographer, group, or department who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in building supportive academic and professional environments in their departments, associations, and institutions and guiding the academic and or professional growth of their students and junior colleagues. Nominations are sought to recognize individuals, groups, or departments who have increased the number of students and faculty from underrepresented groups, improved the quality of their participation in geography or who have impacted the climate of a department, college, or institution toward greater inclusion. Self nominations are also welcomed. A concise yet specific description of the accomplishments that warrant selection of the nominee is required. No more than three letters of recommendation from other individuals (including mentees) must be submitted. The strongest applications will feature at least one supporting letter from a senior colleague. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Association of Geographers for more information.