Annual JMU Family Member(s) of the Year Award
Each year to celebrate Family Weekend, JMU recognizes an outstanding family member or members based on student nominations. The winner is announced at halftime of the Family Weekend football game.
If you are a student, we encourage you to nominate a family member(s) you would like to see recognized as this year's recipient(s)!
Previous Family Member of the Year Award Videos
Brad Vaughan, father of Lauren Vaughan ('25)
Dana Riley ('98), mother of Shane Riley ('27)
Kaaren Jurack, mother of Joshua Jurack ('23)
Kin ('91) & Courtney ('94) Headley, parents of LeAnna ('22) and Caid ('25)
Karen Perry ('92), mother of Taylor Perry ('20)
Michele & Rich Tucker parents of Le'Aria Kelley ('19)
Emily Strayton & Rob Strayton, parents of Laura Strayton ('21)
Family Engagement
