Family of the Year 2024

Congratulations to Alana Moore and her family from Raleigh, N.C. the 2024 Family of the Year! Read their story here.

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;
• a semester of free streaming services through Resnet and WolfTV for students who live on campus
• an engraved plaque honoring the family;
• complimentary event tickets to all events of their choice during Parents and Families Weekend 2024 AND Spring Fling 2025;
• 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 Sept. 28 NC State v. Northern Illinois football game with seating in the Chancellor’s Box and an on-field recognition experience during the game for the whole family!

How to nominate your family.

All nominations must be submitted by a current NC State student.

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 mins in length and must be submitted in an MP4 format.

Nominations have now closed. Thank you to all who have submitted a nomination.