Anne-Marie Algier was recently named 1996 Advisor of the Year for the Northeastern region of the Golden Key National Honor Society.

Algier is assistant director of student activities at the University of Rochester. She is one of 14 advisors in the United States and Australia to receive the honor.

The Advisor of the Year Award was created in 1991 to recognize advisors who lead their chapters with incredible dedication.

The Golden Key National Honor Society, which formed a chapter at the University of Rochester three years ago, aims to work with collegiate faculty and administrators to develop and maintain high standards of education. Prospective members in the society must be juniors or seniors in the top 15 percent of their class.