Each year, one high school advisor and one mid-level advisor are selected to receive the OASC Advisor of the Year Award, recognizing the vital role advisors play in guiding, supporting, and empowering student leaders. Advisors often work behind the scenes, investing significant time and energy to support students, coordinate activities, navigate school systems, and foster leadership growth. Their impact extends beyond meetings and events, shaping school climate, strengthening relationships, and creating inclusive spaces where students thrive.

The award honors advisors who consistently go above and beyond, demonstrate a strong commitment to student leadership development, and foster positive, student-centered school environments. Exceptional advisors serve as mentors, advocates, and role models, leaving a lasting impact on both students and their communities.

Nomination process:
Advisors may be nominated by a principal, administrator, students, or another advisor. Nominations require completion of the Advisor of the Year nomination form and two letters of support, submitted via the nomination form by the specified due date.

Eligibility:
Nominees must be from an OASC-member school and may be either a high school or mid-level advisor. There is no minimum number of years required in the role. Current OASC Board members and previous recipients from the past three years are not eligible.

Recognition:
Recipients will be honored at the OASC Spring and Fall Conferences, receive a commemorative plaque, two complimentary student registrations for one of the following year’s conferences, and a media press release to highlight their achievement locally.

Please see below for more information, instructions, and for the link to the nomination form.