Northwest Family of the Year

Northwest's Family of the Year represents the best of Bearcat Nation and is recognized during Northwest's annual Family Weekend. The Family of the Year recognition comes with a $750 scholarship as well as other gifts from the campus and community.

The Norman family was honored as Northwest's 2023 Family of the Year. Left to right are Janne Collins Grover, Eryn Tinsman-Grover, Zach Grover, Gary Collins, Ramona Collins, Rylee Norman, Geri Collins Norman, Kevin Norman, Student Senate President Elizabeth Motazedi, Director of Alumni Relations Duane Havard, Northwest President Dr. Lance Tatum, Dillon Grover, Shelby Norman, Kinsey Collins, Kevin Grover, Brad Collins and Julie Callahan Collins. (Photo by Lauren Adams/Northwest Missouri State University)

All eligible applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be classified as a full-time student maintaining a cumulative 3.00 Northwest grade-point average. No preference will be given to a specific major.
• Be involved outside of the classroom in University-sponsored student organizations and community groups demonstrating a willingness to contribute to the improvement of the community.
• The recipient must demonstrate the family’s commitment to Northwest, a commitment to academic success at Northwest, and a commitment of service to Northwest.

The Family of the Year will be announced during pregame activities at the Bearcat football game. The family must be present to accept the award.

Applications for Family of the Year must be received by April 30^th

Nominate a Northwest Family of the Year