This award recognizes one outstanding Middle School Advisor and one outstanding High School Advisor who have distinguished themselves in their school as well as at the state and/or national levels. It also honors the dedication and service of ALL Student Council Advisors to their schools and the communities they serve.
The application form is posted on our website in the early Spring and typically due in early September. The State Officers review all submitted applications and select the award winning administrator at their September executive meeting. The award is presented at the Fall Conference in October.
The application form for the 2026-2027 Advisor of the Year Award will be posted in March 2026
The deadline for submitting this form and all attached Letters of Recommendation for the 2026-2027 Advisor of the Year Award will be September 10, 2026.
CHRISTINE SZELUGA, CRANFORD HS
2025-2026 High School Advisor of the Year
Christine Szeluga has been a dedicated educator for seventeen years, the past five at Cranford High School, where she has made an impression on everyone she works with...
In the words of Student Council President Danny Kennedy, "She has expanded our Student Council to be more than just a governmental body pushing a simple initiative or new fundraiser…she has brought novel ideas which bring culture and enjoyment to the entire student body."
In the words of Principal Mark Cantagello, "She has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting student leadership and activities in our school, community, and state."
In the words of colleague Gregory Campbell, "She creates such a welcoming and productive environment that our students have gravitated towards, and I know her ambition is to continue inciting positive change with every opportunity that comes her way."
We congratulate Christine Szeluga and the Cranford High School community on her statewide honor as our 2025-2026 High School Advisor of the Year, while recognizing the hard work and dedication of ALL advisors throughout the Garden State!
ROY CHIARIELLO, KITTATINNY REGIONAL JUNIOR HS
2025-2026 Middle Level Advisor of the Year
Roy Chiariello has been a dedicated educator for sixteen years at Kittatinny Regional Junior High School, where he has made an impression on everyone he works with...
In the words of Colleague Sharon Falchetta, "He has made it his mission to bring the flair and excitement of Student Council to our school, giving students a sense of leadership in their own right."
In the words of Principal Brian Bosworth, "He has spearheaded efforts to increase the positive climate and culture in our building by leading activity nights and events throughout the year, with a caring nature and passion that has driven our Student Council to new heights."
In the words of Counselor Kathryn Lasso, "He is respected by students because he leads in a way that models respect for all, challenging his students to move outside their comfort zone to grow and learn."
We congratulate Christine Szeluga and the Cranford High School community on her statewide honor as our 2025-2026 High School Advisor of the Year, while recognizing the hard work and dedication of ALL advisors throughout the Garden State!
A list of past state Advisors of the Year is provided below, since this award was first presented in 1990. Several of our State Advisors of the Year have also been recognized by the National Student Council with the Region 2 (DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA) or National Warren E. Shull Adviser of the Year Award.
Lou Miller, Executive Director
(201) 731-2500
lmiller@njasc.net
Alex Mazella, Executive Director
(609) 388-1079
amazella@njasc.net
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