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Family Engagement in Higher Education Awards

A highlight of the AHEPPP membership experience is the learning from peer institutions and colleagues. As the premier association for Family Engagement at the collegiate level, AHEPPP is pleased to recognize excellence in programming, communication, research, and service at our National Conference each fall. Award winners from years 2014-2023 are available on our awards archive page. There were no awards in 2022.

2025 AHEPPP Awards

It’s time to celebrate the outstanding work of your colleagues—and your own contributions—by recognizing effective practices in the field of parent and family engagement!  These awards recognize innovative programs and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for students and their families. The AHEPPP Awards Committee encourages you to submit your nominations on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. 

Reminders

  1. Members are encouraged to nominate a colleague or self-nominate. Self-nominations are ENCOURAGED!
  2. Open to all staff from AHEPPP member institutions engaging with parents and families.
  3. Nominators should review the criteria for an award before submitting a nomination.
  4. Nominations that do not meet the criteria or are incomplete will not receive consideration.
  5. Members must submit one individual nomination letter for each award category. For example, a nominator must submit a letter for the Outstanding Mentor and Rising Star category.
  6. Winners will be honored at the November 17-19, 2025 Family Engagement in Higher Education National Conference, held in Orlando, Florida. Attendance at the National Conference is not required to be considered for an award.
  7. Nominations will close on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:59pm EST.

 Nominations open Friday, March 28, 2025. 

Award Nomination Form

View the 2025 AHEPPP Award Descriptions/Categories

2024 Award Winners

Excellence in Innovation: Texas Tech University | Family Engagement in Academics

Powerful Partnership: Dy'Mand Montgomery | University of Cincinnati

Creative Communication: Becky Faulk | Mississippi State University & The Office of Parent and Family Engagement | St. Louis University

Magnificent Mentor Award: Whitney White | University of Cincinnati

Outstanding Contribution to Research & Literature: Christine Self | Texas Tech University, Co-Editor Engaging Families in Higher Education & Elizabeth Massengale | Texas Tech University, Co-Editor Engaging Families in Higher Education
Contributors: Chelsea Petree, Marjorie Savage, Libby Daggers, Torey Palmer, Amy Swank, Kayla Albano, Lindsey Bray, Ryan J. Darling,Yolanda R. Gross, Maureen Hurley, Elizabeth Manuel, Jennifer Radwanski
 

Friends of Family Award: Andrew Naylor | Florida International University

Rising Star Award: Stephanie Stiltner | University of Pikeville

Exceptional Service Award: Nicki Jenkins | University of Kentucky

Founders' Award of Excellence: Tasha Talton | University of Texas at Arlington

Something Borrowed, Something New: Marshall Greenleaf | University of Massachusetts Lowell | Calls Home & Rich Doria | University of Massachusetts Lowell | Calls Home