HCU Families of the Year are recognized each year during Family Weekend.  Selected families exemplify Christian family values and contribute time, talent, and resources in support of HCU’s mission.  For each family a tree is planted on campus in their name.  Additionally, the family is honored at various events during Family Weekend, and a tile is placed in the Walk of Honor to commemorate this recognition.

Past HCU Families of the Year

Four adults smile on the HCU campus football field at night, holding a Family of the Year certificate together.

The Marsh Family
Paul Marsh | Remy Marsh | Robyn Marsh
HCU Family of the Year 2025

Adults and children from a recognized group smile together inside an event tent with plants, celebrating campus community achievements.

The Esther Wong Family
HCU Family of the Year 2025

Family of the Year smiles together on HCU campus football field during a sunny day, embracing the university spirit.

The Maddox Family
Brenda Hodges Maddox ’69 | Jennifer Covington Maddox ’99 | Damon Maddox ’00, MBA ’03
HCU Family of the Year 2024

Family of the Year, six people in blue and orange shirts, smile on HCU campus football field with stadium in background.

The Coggins Family
Donna & Steven Coggins
Danielle ’16 & William ’16 Coggins | Irene ’20 & John ’20 Coggins | Mark Coggins ’24 | Robert Coggins ’27
HCU Family of the Year 2023

Family of the Year smiles on HCU campus football field, dressed in HCU shirts and holding blue-and-orange pom-poms.

The Copeland Family
Debbie ’72 and Monroe ’71 Copeland | Marilyn & Jeff ’03 Copeland
HCU Family of the Year 2022

Family of the Year, a woman and man, smile by a balloon arch and sports logo backdrop during a Houston Christian University event.

The Stutts Family
Carla ’01 & David ’82 Stutts
HCU Family of the Year 2022

Family of the Year award recipients, seven in formal attire with a dog, smiling together at Houston Christian University event.

The Williams Family
Dr. Diane ’93 & Stanley Williams
HCU Family of the Year 2021

Four smiling adults sit on benches under trees near a brick building on the HCU campus, enjoying a lively group moment together.

The Dunham Family
HCU Family of the Year 2019

Family of the Year, seven adults and two young girls, smiling and holding a plaque together in a church auditorium.The Anderson & Williams Family
HCU Family of the Year 2018

Group of four posing at indoor award ceremony, two holding Family of the Year trophies, smiling in front of screen and curtain.The Penny Family
HCU Family of the Year 2017


Six people, one holding a Family of the Year plaque, stand by a Houston Christian University podium for a group photo.The Tellepsen Family
HCU Family of the Year 2017
 Four adults on HCU campus football field, two holding Family of the Year plaques and smiling during outdoor celebration event.The Solorio Family
HCU Family of the Year 2016

Five people, named Family of the Year, smile together on the HCU campus football field with crowds and campus buildings behind.The Hendrix Family
HCU Family of the Year 2015

2015-FamilyoftheYear-Wheeler-FamilyThe Wheeler Family
HCU Family of the Year 2014

Twelve people, including adults and young girls in cheerleader uniforms, pose celebrating Family of the Year in a festive campus room.The Swift Family
HCU Family of the Year 2014

The Gibson Family.The Gibson Family
HCU Family of the Year 2013

The Strack Family
HCU Family of the Year 2012

The Berry Family.The Berry Family
HCU Family of the Year 2012

Smiling multi-generational Family of the Year gathers outdoors on HCU campus, building and leafy tree in the background.The Powell Family
HCU Family of the Year 2011

A large Family of the Year, adults and children, smile together outdoors on HCU campus, greenery and Belin Tower in background.The Morris Family
HCU Family of the Year 2010

Family of the Year smiles together on HCU campus, most wearing orange or blue shirts, posing outdoors for a group photo.The Bailey Family
HCU Family of the Year 2009

Nine people pose for a Family of the Year group photo on the HCU campus lawn beneath a white tent.The Lawrence Family
HCU Family of the Year 2008