Eligibility:

1. Each nominee must have been a member of NACADA for at least one year prior to receipt of the award.
2. Previous winners are not eligible.
3. Current members of the Board of Directors and Council are not eligible for consideration for this award. After the member's term of office is over, s/he may then be eligible for consideration.

Submission Procedures:
Nominations must contain adequate factual or descriptive material for the Selection Committee to evaluate the nomination, including:

1. A completed Nomination Form
2. A supporting letter from the nominator providing evidence that the candidate has made a significant national and/or international impact on the profession of academic advising through:
   • research, publications, and/or presentations at the national and/or international level,
   • leadership in the field of advising as well as related professional areas (i.e. NACADA or other association offices held, program/policy development at the national and/or international level), and
   • commitment to the importance of academic advising at the national and/or international level (evidence of commitment/advocacy for academic advising over an extended period of time) .
3. Letters of support from colleagues and staff not to exceed three letters in any category (9 letters maximum)
4. Additional materials that support the candidate's nomination

* No binders, please.

* All materials must be collated.

* Sections may be divided by a title page (colored paper may be used for this purpose, if desired), and the entire packet should be stapled together.

* Packets that do not include all required materials will not be considered.

*Nomination packets must include only original documentation prepared specifically for the NACADA Awards Program. Materials intended for other award programs will not be considered.

NACADA Annual Awards Program
National Academic Advising Association
Kansas State University
2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225
Manhattan, KS   66502-2912

NOTE: It is recommended that nomination materials be sent by a shipping service for which delivery can be tracked. NACADA always sends an e-mail confirmation to the nominator upon receipt of each submission. Contact NACADA at nacada@ksu.edu if you do not receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your nomination materials within a couple of days after you have tracked and confirmed delivery online.