Family of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted!
What is Family of the Year?
The annual Family of the Year contest has become a university tradition during Parents and Families Weekend. Family of the Year invites NC State students to honor and express their gratitude and recognition of their parents and family members for their unwavering commitment and exceptional encouragement throughout their educational journey.
The awarded family will receive
- A $500 gift certificate for Wolfpack Outfitters
- An engraved plaque honoring the family
- Complimentary event tickets to all events of their choice during Parents and Families Weekend 2025 AND Spring Fling 2026
- Complimentary hotel accommodations at NC State’s premier property, State View, for up to two rooms on both Friday and Saturday evenings
- An all-access pass to the NC State v. Campbell football game on Sat. Oct. 4 (time is TBA) with seating in the Chancellor’s Box and on-field recognition experience during the game for the whole family!
How to nominate your family.
A current NC State student must submit all nominations.
Begin by completing this form and include either an essay OR a video telling us why your family is NC State’s Family of the Year.
Essays must be a (500 words max.) and include photos.
Videos should be 1-3 minutes in length and must be submitted in an MP4 format.
Submissions are now open and due by Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET.