Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025-26 Metropolitan College Parent of the Year Award
Submit Nomination
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Submission Deadline
Applications and essays will be accepted through September 5th, 2025, 5:00 P.M., EST. Only nominations received by the deadline will be considered.
Criteria and Guidelines
What are we looking for?
- A parent/caregiver who significantly impacts a Metropolitan College (MC) student's life. By supporting you, they in turn are supporting the University of Louisville (UofL) and Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC).
- A 300 word (or less) essay explaining why your parent/caregiver deserves the MC Parent of the Year Award.
- Essays will be judged confidentially by our Selection Committee from MC and UPS.
- Judging criteria: the compelling story of your parent/caregiver's involvement.
Eligibility
- All current UofL and JCTC MC undergrads can nominate their parent/caregiver.
- Non-traditional households are welcome! Nominate any special individual who raised you.
Awards Ceremony & Recognition
- Each parent/caregiver nominated will be recognized upon receipt of the consent and release form.
- One award winner will be chosen from each school and will be provided with an award plaque.
- Winners will be contacted no later than September 12th, 2025, 5:00 P.M., EST.
Questions?
Contact Alex Johnson, MC Student Success Counselor, at awarner0047@kctcs.edu.
Starts: August 22, 2025 at 8:00 am
Ends: September 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm