Family of the YearNominate a Family

The deadline to submit a Family of the Year nomination is November 1.

Any nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the following year.

All applications will be processed at the end of the fall semester. The SDSU Alumni & Foundation will notify the chosen recipients in mid-December, and the family will be honored at an awards banquet and at halftime of a basketball game in early 2027.

You can submit a nomination form below. If you have any questions, please contact the SDSU Alumni & Foundation at 605-697-7475.

Nomination Criteria

Several criteria are considered when choosing the Family of the Year:

  • Lineage that attended SDSU
  • Involvement in organized on-campus activities while attending SDSU
  • Involvement with SDSU as alumni
  • Contributions back to the University in the forms of time, talents, and treasures
  • Overall positive impact made on SDSU

Family of the Year Nomination Form

PLEASE NOTE: The individual submitting this form is responsible for providing all information associated with the nomination.

If you'd like a printed copy of the nomination form to mail in, please contact Kayla Schinkel.

Nominated Family Info

Example: The John and Jane Doe family

You may contact the family directly for more information on their history at SDSU.

Example: John Doe, 1992, Collegian for four years, Advertising club, intramural sports

Who should we contact if selected?


Your Info