Mentor of the Year Award

Selection Criteria

The intent of the Mentor of the Year Award is to recognize those who show excellence in a wide variety of mentoring arenas. The nominee should demonstrate outstanding achievement in some or all of the following areas:

Assisting Research and Publication

• Offers sound academic advice towards research and publishing
• Provides direction in Honor’s thesis or graduate thesis or dissertation work
• Lends guidance in non-thesis research endeavors
• Assists in developing research papers and publications

Interpersonal and Motivational Skills

• Serves as a beneficial role model
• Available and approachable
• Established good rapport with students
• Motivates and excites students
• Listens patiently, nurtures self-sufficiency, and encourages feedback
• Maintains and communicates the highest ethical standards.

Promoting Career Development

• Imparts informed advice relating to career searchers
• Prepares students for interviews and serves as a resource in CV/resume preparation
• Establishes opportunities for networking and professional connections
• Supports students’ post-graduation progress and development.

Eligibility Information:

• Nominee must currently be a Mentor in a formal UCF mentoring program.
• The Nominating Student must currently be a Mentee in a formal UCF mentoring program.
• The Nominating Student must be currently enrolled full-time at the University of Central Florida and have at least ONE semester remaining before graduation.

Instructions:

• Complete the following form.
• Attach your written nomination essay.
• Submit this form and your written nomination by Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
• There will be no deadline extensions, but early submissions are preferred.