Frank Harris Outstanding Student Government Advisor Award

The Frank Harris Outstanding Student Government Advisor Award honors the first Chair of the NACA Board of Directors. Frank Harris, who served as Chair from 1968-1969, advised student government associations throughout his professional tenure until his retirement in 1997. This annual award recognizes individuals who have the commitment to challenge and advise student government.

ELIGIBILITY 

  • Professional staff school member. The nominee must be employed by a current NACA member institution and currently serve as an advisor to student government (for at least nine months).

WHO CAN SUBMIT NOMINATIONS?

  • Any student or staff member with an active NACA membership

CRITERIA The Awards Committee will select, by majority vote, one individual who: 

  • Is recognized as someone who has worked closely with student governments 
  • Displays genuine support and regard for students and their issues
  • Is viewed by colleagues as an educator
  • Has had an extraordinary impact on students’ lives and has earned their respect. 

To nominate an individual, please complete the online award form and include the following as attachments: 

  • Letter of nomination from the student government association of the nominee's school
  • Letter of nomination from a former student of the nominee
  • Letter of nomination from a fellow staff member
  • Optional: Additional supporting materials (i.e. letters, publicity, newspaper reviews, recognition, etc.). may be included.

Nomination Deadline: November 1

Past Award Recipients

2026 - Jerome Scott II

2025 - Eva Sager

2024 - Stephen Rogers

2023 - Gary Manka

2022 - Tim Johnson

2021 - Anne Michelle Harper Kowalczyk

2020 - Shana Meyer

2019 - Jaime Ingrisano

2018 - Megan Habermann

2017 - Amy Mynaugh

2016 - Keegan Nichols

2015 - Regina Young Hyatt

2014 - Gregory Clement

2013 - Berri Cross

2012 - Daniel Ashlock

2011 - Colleen Barker-Williamson

2010 - Khushnur Dadabhoy

2009 - Sean Adams

2008 - Marilyn Prime

2006 - James Griesen

2004 - Morolake Laosebikan-Buggs

2001 - Ahmed Samaha

1999 - Elizabeth Page