UCF Black Faculty & Staff Association: Mentor of the Year Award

A Mentor of the Year Award will be given to a Mentor who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to mentoring students at UCF. The purpose of the Mentor of the Year Award is to identify and recognize Mentors who serve as a role model, provides outstanding support and contributes to the growth and development of UCF students.

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.