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AMA Collegiate Chapters are invited to nominate one faculty advisor for consideration.  The nomination consists of creating a PDF nomination report (three pages max) and submitting it online. The available awards are:

• Advisor of the Year: One advisor will be selected as the top advisor to a Collegiate Chapter in 2023-2024.
• Outstanding Faculty Advisors: Up to two advisors may be selected as exceptional advisors. 

Check out past winners! The recipients of either “Faculty Advisor of the Year or Outstanding Award” from the prior three academic years will not be eligible for nomination.

• All AMA Collegiate Chapters faculty advisors are eligible for nomination (except those currently serving as representatives on the AMA Collegiate Chapters Council or past winners from the previous three years).
• Before a faculty advisor is nominated, they must have two or more consecutive years of experience advising an AMA Collegiate Chapter.
• The faculty advisor must be a current AMA member and must be listed/identified as a Faculty Advisor on your Chapter’s Affiliated Contacts.

The report should describe the manner in which the faculty advisor has fulfilled his/her role in serving the needs of the chapter.  Please cite specific examples (criteria included in judging rubric below) to explain why the advisor should be considered for recognition in this awards program.

1. Chapter guidance (providing counsel and feedback, offering suggestions, etc.)
2. Training of chapter officers and committee chairs
3. Planning assistance (in setting objectives, program development, budgeting, obtaining resources from the school and community, etc.)
4. Motivation
5. Communication (with chapter officers, the business community, school, local AMA professional chapter (where possible), and the AMA Support Center 
6. Providing for the continuity in the chapter from year to year
7. General support for the chapter and the programs of the AMA
8. Enthusiasm for the AMA and their Collegiate Chapter through the commitment to the role of a faculty advisor
9. Service to the AMA Collegiate Division (e.g., judging chapter plans/annual reports/websites, participation in faculty sessions at the AMA International Collegiate Conference, etc.)
10. Any other areas in which your advisor makes a significant contribution in support of your Collegiate Chapter or the marketing profession

Please remember:

• The nomination report should be typed (double-spaced) and not exceed three pages long. 
• The nomination report must not refer to the advisor by name. The advisor should only be referred to as “he/she/they,” “him/her/them,” “himself/herself/themself,” etc.  Disqualification will occur if the faculty advisor is identified by name in the report. However, save and submit your report with “University Name_Hugh G Wales Report.PDF” so we may internally identify the school that is submitting it.
• The school’s name and chapter are prohibited from appearing in the nomination report to ensure complete objectivity in the evaluation process. Disqualification will occur if the school’s name and chapter appear inside the report.

The evaluation is conducted by a special awards committee consisting of AMA student members. Student judges are not allowed to evaluate nominations for their own faculty advisors. Announcements of the winners are made at the awards banquet during the AMA International Collegiate Conference. Although desirable, it is not necessary for the faculty advisor to be at the conference to receive the award.

Judging Rubric: Criteria and Points (70 Points Total)

• Commitment to the role of the Collegiate Faculty Advisor (10 Points)
• Support of the policies and programs of the AMA (10 Points)
• The degree to which the individual advises and motivates (as opposed to leads or directs) the Chapter (10 Points)
• Level of Demonstrated enthusiasm for the AMA and the Collegiate Chapter (10 Points)
• Effectiveness of communication with Chapter Officers and members as well as other organizational constituencies(10 Points)
• Service to the AMA Collegiate Division (10 Points)
• Overall effectiveness as a Collegiate Faculty Advisor (10 Points)

Each chapter may submit one entry with the following:

• Two letters of recommendation: one from the AMA chapter faculty advisor and one from an AMA collegiate officer or a community leader who has benefited from the service or actions of the applicant. Recommendations must be from individuals familiar with the applicant and their accomplishments. The letter should highlight these accomplishments.
• A current one-page resume. Resumes that exceed limits will not be forwarded to the selection committee.
• Student response to essay questions. Essays exceeding page limits will not be forwarded to the selection committee.

Nominee Essay Questions
Students must respond to both essay questions noted below. Both essays should be double-spaced, 8.5″ x 11″, 1″ margins, and 12pt Times New Roman font. Answer both questions in one document on separate pages. Save as “Nominee Name_Essay Questions.PDF”. Judges will look for concise, well-edited and insightful responses.

Essay Questions:

• Describe how you have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to both your education and professional development. (one half-page max)
• Describe an experience related to your AMA membership, where you made a difference on-campus or in the community, region, nation or world. Describe what you learned and what the experience meant to you. Consider service to the AMA and your community, how you demonstrated leadership in this example, and your impact on others due to your involvement. (one page, max)

Submission Guidelines

Nominee submission uploads must be saved as PDF using the name formats listed below:

• “Nominee Name_Nomination Letter_AMA Faculty Advisor.PDF”
• “Nominee Name_Nomination Letter_AMA Collegiate Officer_Community Leader.PDF”
• “Nominee Name_Resume.PDF”
• “Nominee Name_Essay Questions.PDF”

Award applicants will be evaluated by a selection committee composed of AMA collegiate members. Nominees will be evaluated based on the complete application detailed above and the following criteria:

• Service to AMA (1 to 10pts)

Service to AMA reflects a student’s commitment to their community. Students must demonstrate they provided leadership and support to service initiatives that benefit their AMA Chapter and their community. Service includes but is not limited to involvement in the AMA Collegiate Chapter. Preference is given to students who provide explicit evidence of leadership for service initiatives, act with integrity while serving and successfully represent the mission of both their AMA chapter and the AMA Support Center. 

• Impact (1 to 10pts)

Applicants will be evaluated based on the overall impact of their work with their AMA Collegiate Chapter and the community. An applicant’s contribution or service should produce a positive change for others. Areas of impact may include but are not limited to academic fields of study, social change, cultural awareness or environmental preservation.

• Leadership (1 to 10pts)

Successful applicants demonstrate effectiveness as a leader on and off campus. Leadership empowers others, challenges processes and creates positive change. Leadership is not strictly positional. It also involves fellowship and being a good team player.

• Academic Excellence (1 to 10pts)

Academic excellence is a demonstration of the applicant’s commitment to education. GPA is only a component of academic excellence. While this should be included in the resume, it is not the only factor that will be considered. Students demonstrate their academic excellence in a brief essay focusing on their passion for learning, willingness to explore new ideas and creative application of knowledge to real-world solutions. 

 Awards will be announced at the AMA International Collegiate Conference. Nominees do not have to be present to win an award.