The Kansas Academic Advising Network (KAAN) recognizes members who have made significant contributions to academic advising and the organization during its annual conference. See the list of previous award winners below.
The Best of KAAN Award recognizes the most outstanding presentation at our annual conference, determined by session evaluations.
2024
KAAN Service Award – Jake Brilliart, University of Kansas
Supportive Advisor Award – Becky Newell, Fort Hays State University
Best of KAAN – “In My Advising Era: Relating Taylor Swift Songs to Chickering’s Seven Vectors for Enhancing
Academic Advising Practice;” Kaytie Brozek, Wichita State University
2023
KAAN Service Award – Kaytie Brozek, Wichita State University
Supportive Advisor Award – Angela Blackerby, Wichita State University
Best of KAAN – “The Importance of Pre-Advising in Building Student Relationships;” Angela Blackerby, Wichita State University