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Advisor of the Year
Each year Western Oregon University recognizes one faculty advisor and one staff advisor, nominated by WOU students, faculty and staff, for excellence in academic advising.
Faculty Advisor of the Year
| Year | Winner | Office/Department |
| 2020 | Dr. Margaret Manoogian | Gerontology |
| 2019 | Dr. Brooke Nott | Psychology |
| 2018 | Vacant | Vacant |
| 2017 | Dr. Jaime Cloud | Psychology |
| 2016 | Ms. Kara Gournaris | ASL/English Interpreting |
| 2015 | Dr. Gavin Keulks | English |
| 2014 | Dr. Arlene Courtney | Chemistry |
| 2013 | Dr. Lauren Roscoe | Psychology/Gerontology |
| 2012 | Dr. Karie Mize | College of Education |
| 2011 | Dr. Stephen Taylor | Earth Science |
| 2010 | Dr. Bryan Dutton | Biology |
| 2009 | Dr. Marita Cardinal | Heath/PE |
| 2008 | Dr. Kevin Walczyk | Music |
| 2007 | Dr. Michael LeMaster | Biology |
| 2006 | Dr. Tamina Toray | Psychology |
| 2005 | Dr. Mark Henkels | Political Science |
| 2004 | Dr. Kimberly Jensen | History |
| 2003 | Dr. Robert Martin | Communication Studies |
Staff Advisor of the Year
| Year | Winner | Office/Department |
| 2020 | Melissa Hinzman | Student Success and Advising |
| 2019 | Kathy Witwer | Business/Economics |
