Outstanding Academic Advisor Awards
Academic Advisors at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ are recipients of awards at both the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Advising Organization level.
Outstanding Academic Advisor of the Year
The Outstanding Academic Advisor Award is given annually to a member of the Academic Advising Council (AAC) at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding contributions to the field of academic advising, genuine concern for students, excellent communication and collaboration skills, professionalism, and philosophical beliefs that are consistent with Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s mission. It is a prestigious honor that shines a light on a deserving member of the advising community.
Erica Kirk from First-Year Advising won Advisor of the Year for 2025.
"Ms. Kirk was very helpful and addressed all of my worries effectively!"
"Amazing help with my first year at Âé¶¹´«Ã½."
Outstanding New Academic Advisor of the Year
The Outstanding New Academic Advisor Award is given annually to a new member of the Academic Advising Council (AAC) at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding contributions to the field of academic advising, genuine concern for students, excellent communication and collaboration skills, professionalism, and philosophical beliefs that are consistent with Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s mission. It is a prestigious honor that shines a light on a deserving member of the advising community.
Sarah Boudreaux and Angela Burke of the College of Arts and Sciences Advising co-won the Outstanding New Academic Advisor Award for 2025.
"Sarah is amazing!"
"Sarah is such a sweetheart! Makes sure to get those answers you are looking for and goes above and beyond when obtaining all information.
"Angela did a great job helping me with what I needed to continue my education."
"Angela makes the advising process so simple!"