Family of the Year

The Texas State University Family of the Year recognition program celebrates and honors families who support current Texas State students.

Nomination Process

Family of The Year applications are closed. This award will be selected and awarded during Family Weekend 2024 in the fall semester.

A Texas State family

Nomination Process

This annual award celebrates and honors families who support current Texas State students. Family is defined as a group of adults responsible for providing primary support to a current TXST student. This can include parents, guardians, sponsors, grandparents, or other legal or blood related family members. Families which receive the Family of the Year distinction are invited to be recognized during Family Weekend events.

Eligibility Criteria

  • All nominations must be submitted by a current Texas State student.
  • Nominating student must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing.
  • Families who currently serve on the Parent and Family Advisory Council will not be considered during their tenure on the council.

Selection Process

  • Nomination applications must be received by the deadline of September 20th.
  • Nominations for the Family of the Year are reviewed on September 24th by a committee of Texas State University staff members and Parent and Family Advisory Council members.
  • Constituents who review those nominations utilize a rubric to score the nominations. Nominations are evaluated with names redacted.
  • Selection will be made September 25th and the selected Family will be notified September 27th

Award Recognition

The awarded family will:
  • Receive a Texas State Bobcat themed gift for the family
  • Receive complimentary tickets to Family Weekend experiences of their choice, including the Texas State Football game
  • Participate as a whole family in an on-field recognition experience during the Texas State Football game

Family Weekend

Family Weekend invites families to experience campus life at Texas State University with their Bobcat student through varied events and activities on campus and in San Marcos.