Academic Advisor Awards
The nomination and selection for these three awards for George Mason undergraduate academic advisors take place in the Spring semester. The V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award and Top 10 are based on student nominations. The Patriot Inspiration Award and Unsung Hero Award are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations. You can see past winners, criteria, and more information on the Academic Advisor Awards page.
Jade Barricelli Spirit of Academic Advising Excellence Award
This peer-nominated award was developed by the Mason Academic Advisor Network and is open to both undergraduate and graduate advisors. The nomination and selection process takes place in the Fall semester. It is part of the HR Outstanding Achievement Awards. You can see past winners, criteria, and more information on the Jade Barricelli Spirit of Academic Advising Excellence Award page.
Advisor Accolades and Announcements Newsletter
The AA&A newsletter was created as a means to recognize colleagues, celebrate personal and professional accomplishments, and learn about each other and the great things that are happening in the George Mason academic advising community. Current and archived issues and the form to submit items to the newsletter are available on the Advisor Accolades and Announcements Newsletter page.
Additional George Mason Recognition
HR Reward and Recognition – George Mason Human Resources has both formal and informal ways to award and recognize colleagues. Their website also has an appreciation toolkit for a quick way to acknowledge someone.
External Awards and Recognition
NACADA Region 2 Awards and Scholarships – George Mason University is a part of NACADA Region 2, and members can apply to scholarships for the Region 2 Conference and nominate others or themselves for the various awards.
NACADA Global Awards – The NACADA Global Awards are presented at the Annual NACADA National Conference. Awards can be for people or programs, and you can self-nominate.