Awards and Recognition
K-State appreciates the hard work and dedication of all academic advisors.
The Charlie Award
The Academic Advising Forum created the Charlie Award to recognize outstanding academic advisors. This peer nominated award celebrates talented colleagues who creatively engage in their work, have a positive impact on their students, and demonstrate leadership. Named in honor of Dr. Charlie Nutt, former Executive Director of NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising, this award reflects Charlie’s commitment to academic advising excellence and to celebrating the people who do this important work. The Charlie Award selection committee welcomes nominations for this award.
- Misti Johnson-Olthoff, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, September 2025
- Dr. DeAnn Presley, Environmental Social Science and Management, October 2025
- Tahnee Jacobs, College of Business Administration, November 2025
- Sarah Hassle, February 2026, Education Abroad
- Dr. Brandie Disberger, College of Agriculture; Department of Communication & Agricultural Education, March 2026
- Dr. Margaret Kincaid, K-State Olathe, Director of the M.S. in Applied Biosciences, April 2026
- Emily Mann, College of Arts and Sciences, August 2024
- Ben Worcester, School of Music, Theater and Dance, September 2024
- Kelsie Johnston, College of Architecture, Planning and Design, October 2024
- Amy Brox, Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, November 2024
- Katie Starzec, Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications, January 2025
- Dr. Kimberly Kramer, Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, February 2025
- Amanda Reichenberger, Pre-Professional and Exploratry Advising Center, March 2025
- Crystal Oglesby, College of Education, April 2025
- Kimberly Voight, K-State Olathe, May 2025
If you have questions about this award, please send an email to Beth Stuewe.