The NACADA Outstanding Advising Program Award recognizes programs that document innovative and/or exemplary practices resulting in improvement of academic advising services. Outstanding Advising Program Awards may be presented annually in a variety of categories, including (but are not limited to): Programs serving specific populations of students; and Programs involving the administration and organization of advising. Any regionally accredited post-secondary institution may submit an application. At the time of submission, the lead nominator must be a current member of NACADA. Programs must have been operational for three or more years at the time of submission (time frame may include pilot period). An original, publishable manuscript must be submitted. This manuscript should have this format in the following order: (1) Institutional description; (2) Program description; (3) Program development; (4) Goals and objectives; (5) Procedures used in program evaluation; (6) Results or outcome; (7) Program sustainability; (8) Potential for adaptation by other institutions. Additional materials that may support the application may also be submitted. Please visit the award's website or contact NACADA for more information.