Recognizes a faculty or staff academic advisor who has positively contributed to the success of their students, department/college, and the institution. Award winners will have demonstrated a commitment to advising excellence through their advising practice and participation in professional development.

Two separate awards will be given: one to an advisor with three or more years (minimum 36 months) of advising experience at USC and one to an advisor with three or fewer years of advising experience at USC. 

*Length of experience is calculated from the deadline for submission.

Recognizes a member of the USC advising community who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to and understanding of  inclusion and belonging of students of all identities and its impact on advising practices. 

Recognizes a staff or faculty member at USC who works in an administrative role or “behind the scenes” to promote and support the efforts of academic advising through personnel and/or program management.

Recognizes members of the advising community for their collaboration and demonstration of a significant creative, original, and exceptional program or initiative that has positively impacted the overall quality of advising at USC for the benefit of student success and persistence.