Parent and Family Member of the Year

Honor the individual(s) that have made an impact on your life while you were at UofL!

University of louisville Parent and family member of the Year Award

This annual Cardinal Family Weekend tradition invites UofL students to honor and thank their outstanding parents and family members for their unwavering commitment and support during their collegiate journey!

Any UofL undergraduate or graduate student can nominate their parent or family member for this award. At UofL, we believe that family is not just for those who are blood-related. Students are welcome to nominate any individual who has been an influential member of their lives, even if not a traditional parent or family member.

How To Nominate Your Parent or Family Member

  • Complete the form below
  • Using the form, submit either an essay OR video telling us why your parent or family member deserves this award.
    • The essay must be under 500 words
    • Videos should be 1-3 minutes in length and submitted in an MP4 format

NOMINATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED FROM UofL STUDENTS

The Parent and Family Member Committee will review all nominations to select the winner. Nominees and winners will be honored at “Louisville Live,” held on Friday, October 4, at a pre-event ceremony. The winner(s) will be recognized as a part of the event. Further details, including tickets, time, and logistics, will be sent directly to the nominating student. It is not mandatory for nominees to attend the ceremony; however, it is highly encouraged.

Nominate your parent or family member.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at 11:59pm.

Questions? Email.