Nominations for the 2025-26 Outstanding Advisor Awards are now being accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, March 30.

The recipients will be announced at our annual awards reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 30, at the Residence Dining Hall.

The Outstanding Advisor Award is awarded annually to academic counselors/advisors who have demonstrated qualities associated with outstanding student academic advising. Award recipients will be selected by the provost and vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Each winner will receive a $500 stipend for professional development.

Eligibility
Any full-time employee at Fresno State who serves as a staff advisor/counselor who provides direct advising to students as part of their job duties is eligible for consideration.

Nomination Process
Faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and current students may nominate individuals for this award. A minimum of three nomination forms must be submitted to be eligible for consideration. There must be at least one nomination from a student. No self-nominations will be recognized.

Click this link for more information and the nomination form.

For further information, contact Dr. Bernadette Muscat at bmuscat@csufresno.edu.