There are four awards given by ACADAOS to advisors:
- Advisor of the Month Award– This monthly recognition is given to those who were selected by their peers for doing outstanding work. All nominees are honored on the website and via the listserv, and two lucky winners will receive ACADAOS goodies.
- Mary Bailey Advising Award– This annual award is given to those who were selected by their peers and voted on by the ACADAOS awards committee. Two winners are chosen each year. Nominees and the Winners are honored each year at the Annual ACADAOS Banquet.
- Melinda McDonald Advising Administrator Award– This annual award is given to those who were selected by their peers and voted on by the ACADAOS awards committee. One winner is chosen each year. Nominees and the Winner are honored each year at the Annual ACADAOS Banquet.
- Outstanding New Advisor Award– This annual award is given to those who were selected by their peers and voted on by the ACADAOS awards committee. One winner is chosen each year. Nominees and the Winner are honored each year at the Annual ACADAOS Banquet.
ACADAOS also gives out the Wayne Carlson Friend of ACADAOS award to recognize the efforts other individuals or units at Ohio State.
Advisors are also encouraged to nominate themselves and others for staff awards and recognition offered by the university and the colleges.