Family Engagement in Higher Education Awards

A highlight of the AHEPPP experience is the learning from peer institutions and colleagues. As the premier association for Parent/Family Program Professionals, AHEPPP is pleased to recognize outstanding programs and service at our Annual Conference. Nomination/Application information is available here. Please enjoy the work of our previous award winners featured below.

2019 AHEPPP Award Winners

Best Institutional Initiative
Miami University - "Eeweemakiki (my relatives)"

2019 Excellence in Publication and Resources
Print
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - Orientation Guide & Calendar

Digital
University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Family Insights videos

2019 Powerful Partnership
University of Memphis - "Bringing Women Together" - A collaboration between Parent & Family Services and Student Leadership & Involvement 

2019 Outstanding Student
Bryson Purcell, Graduate Assistant, Bloomsburg University

2019 Outstanding Contribution to Research and/or Literature
Christine Self, Texas Tech University - "Parent-College Student Conversations about Sexual Violence"

2019 Outstanding New Professional
Jessica Tallant, Parent & Family Coordinator, Oregon State University

2019 Outstanding Mid-Level Professional
Alexandra Brown, Senior Director Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement, University of California Los Angeles

Founders’ Outstanding Professional Award 
Brian Watkins, Director of Parent & Family Affairs, University of Maryland

2018 AHEPPP Award Winners

Best Institutional Initiative

Best Institutional Initiative, Large
Appalachian State University – "Parent & Family Reception Center"

Best Institutional Initiative, Medium
Bryant University – "Partners for Success in Higher Education: Understanding Today’s Parents”

Best Institutional Initiative, Small
Trinity Western University – "Parent Volunteer Program"

2018 Excellence in Publication and Resources

The University of Alabama for their Family Calendar (People’s Choice)

Wake Forest University of their Parent and Family Calendar

University of Wisconsin for their Parent and Family Program’s website

Clemson University for their Family Handbook

2018 Powerful Partnership
Auburn University for their Navigate Webinar Series

2018 Outstanding Student
Purshotam Aruwani, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

2018 Outstanding Contribution to Research and/or Literature
Kelly Dunn, Director of New Student Orientation and Support Programs, Johnson & Wales University

2018 Outstanding New Professional
Skylar Pritchard, Coordinator of Communication and Engagement, University of South Carolina

2018 Outstanding Mid-Level Professional
Lindsey Bray, Senior Coordinator, University of Memphis

Founders’ Outstanding Professional Award 
Branka Kristic, Director of Parent and Family Programs at Hofstra University

2017 AHEPPP Award Winners

2016 AHEPPP Award Winners

2015 AHEPPP Award Winners

Best Institutional Initiative

University of South Carolina – Parents Weekend

Towson University – Supporting Your Tiger Family Orientation

Excellence in Publication Awards

Publication - Newsletter – Parent’s Association Newsletter - University of Louisville

Publication - Website – Parent & Family Programs Website - University of Arkansas

Publication - Handbook/Calendar – 2015 Parent Handbook - Mississippi State University

Publication - Magazine – Tiger Family Pride Magazine - Towson University

Publication - Video/Online Module – Helpful Hints for Families and Students - Purdue University

Powerful Partnership Awards

University of South Carolina – Talking Points: A Parent Guide to Discussing Responsible Decisions
(a partnership with University of South Carolina Academic Affairs)

University of Arkansas – Arkansas & YOU

Individual Awards

Outstanding Parent & Family Programs New Professional
Kasey Harvill – Assistant Director of New Student & Family Programs at Emory University

Outstanding Parent & Family Programs Professional
Amy Swank – Director of Parent & Family Programs at Gonzaga University

Outstanding Contribution to Research and/or Literature
Adrienne Gallien, PhD Candidate - Capella University; Instructor - San Jacinto College

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2014 AHEPPP Award Winners

Best Institutional Initiative

Mid Sized Institution - Vanderbilt University - Soiree at Sarratt Networking Event

Large Institution - University of Minnesota - Adopt a Family Program

Excellence in Publication

Publication - Newsletter – University of Tennessee

Publication - Handbook/Calendar – University of Tennessee

Publication - Website – University of Maryland

Publication - Video or Online Module – University of Arkansas