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UofM Family of the Year

Each year, during Parent & Family Weekend, Parent & Family Services celebrates a parent or family member that has been an inspiration to their student. These parents not only go above and beyond for their student, but they also support the University of Memphis community through volunteering, serving on committees, and being an ambassador for the university. Parent & Family Services invites students to nominate parents, family members or guardians whose lives have been an inspiration to their students and others as the UofM Family of the Year.

The 2025 UofM Family of the Year nomination form will open in August 2025. In the meantime, please enjoy learning about our current Family of the Year, as well as past winners below.

2024 UofM Family of the Year

Richard and Cheryl DeLisio - Nominated by their daughter, Gianna DeLisio

Richard and Cheryl DeLisio posing with their daughter Gianna in the middle. They are the 2024 family of the year.

Daughter Gianna DeLisio, a sophomore Biomedical Engineering and Math double major, states: "My parents have shown exceptional dedication to my personal and educational success. Even though they didn’t go to college, my dad, a United States Navy veteran, encourages me to connect with my professors, ask questions, explore research opportunities, and keep my 4.0 GPA. My mom makes my favorite meals when I visit home, and wears Memphis gear every game day to show how proud she is that I’m a Memphis Tiger. Their membership in the Parent and Family Association inspired me to join student organizations. With their support, I know I can achieve my personal goals and more."


2023 Family of the Year

Sharon and Greg Corley - Nominated by their daughter, Ashleigh Corley

Corley family is the 2023 Family of the Year.


2022 Family of the Year

Agustin and Erika Solis - Nominated by their daughter Amairani Solis

Erika, Amairani and Agustin Solis, 2022 Family of the Year


2021 Family of the Year

LouAnn and Jon Coville

Family of the Year 2022


2020 Family of the Year

Erika McMillan and Beverly Galimore

Family of the Year 2020


2019 Family of the Year

Tammy and Rickey Meadows

FOY 2019


2018 Family of the Year

Loyce Shelley

 2018 poy 


2017 Family of the Year

Sharon Prager

Sharon Prater