Nominations for 2025 are now open!
Academic advisors are a vital part of student success here at George Mason, and you have an opportunity each year to nominate an undergraduate academic advisor for the V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence in advising across George Mason and to show our appreciation of the academic advising community. In 2020, the Academic Advisor of the Year (AAOY) award was named after V. Ann Lewis in recognition of Ann’s impact on the academic advising community during her 23 years at George Mason. This award was very dear to Ann, and she took several steps to ensure the award would live on after she retired.
Academic Advisors include major advisors, minor advisors, Honors advisors, Exploratory advisors, and pre-professional advisors (pre-health and pre-law).
V. Ann Lewis Academic Advisor of the Year Award Criteria
- Demonstrates a caring, helpful attitude toward students
- Communicates with clarity and empathy, making complex information understandable for students
- Encourages students to reach out and actively seeks opportunities to engage with them
- Guides students to relevant resources that can aid in their academic success
- Has extensive knowledge of George Mason University regulations, policies, and procedures
- Exemplifies an unwavering commitment to putting the needs and interests of students at the forefront of advising practices
- Uses inclusive language and communication strategies that make all students feel valued and welcome
- Tailors advising strategies to address the unique challenges and aspirations of individual students
Complete this form to nominate an undergraduate academic advisor who has made an impact and deserves recognition for it!
Each enrolled undergraduate student can nominate one advisor. Multiple submissions from one person will not be considered. The awards selection committee bases their decision on the quality of the comments provided on the nominations.
The last day to submit a nomination is Friday, March 7, 2025.
Submissions for Academic Advisor of the Year will also be considered for the top ten, the Unsung Hero Award, and Patriot Inspiration Award. For more information about these awards and to view last year’s recipients, visit the Academic Advisor Awards page.