The award is given to an advisor that has less than 50 percent of their duties as academic advising. She was not only recognized for her advising and teaching skills, but also for contributing to the awards that several of her undergraduate researchers have received.

The awards were given to nominees that exemplify qualities such as interpersonal and human relations skills, professional practices, documented success and documented advisor development.

Ellis was presented the award by Chris Goldsmith, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, who nominated her for the award.

"Holly has intertwined all the scholarly elements of her job into being a wonderful mentor, advisor, researcher and friend to her colleagues and her students," said Kathryn West, faculty coordinator in laboratory sciences.

"The Provost Advising Awards Ceremony provides an opportunity for the university to say thank you not just to the award recipients, but to all academic advisors and faculty advisors on campus who work so diligently to provide for students as they work to achieve their academic goals," said Constance Relihan, associate provost for undergraduate studies, who presented the awards with Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Timothy Boosinger. 

(Pictured: Kathryn West, left, faculty coordinator in laboratory sciences, with Holly Ellis at the Provost Advising Awards Ceremony)