Awards and Recognition

This page is dedicated to posting opportunities for honoring the outstanding contributions of academic advisors who go above and beyond in fostering student success and making a significant impact on the educational journey of individuals.

Annual Advisor Awards

The Academic Advisor Recognition & Awards Ceremony recognizes Advising Award winners and their contributions to supporting student success. Nominations are typically sent out early fall semester, with an award ceremony held in spring. Criteria for each award is provided below:

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Thank An Advisor

Recognizing the Impact of Academic Advisors

Academic advisors make a difference every day by guiding students, offering support, and helping navigate challenges big and small. Take a moment to recognize their impact by sharing a message of appreciation.

Complete the short Thank an Advisor form below to celebrate an advisor and help us continue uplifting the incredible work happening across MSU.

Thank an Advisor Form

Academic Advisor Kudos

To recognize the efforts of MSU academic advisors and advising teams/units, we encourage faculty, students, and advising colleagues to highlight these contributions by completing the Advisor Kudos form.

If you notice the impact an academic advisor is making, take a moment to acknowledge their work and let them know! Check out the advisor shoutouts below, and click the Submit a Kudos button to share your own recognition for a colleague, team/unit, event, or even yourself.

Submit a Kudos
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