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2023 Saluki Family of the Year Contest

New Student Programs is hosting a contest for your family to be named Family of the Year during Saluki Family Weekend, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. A committee will select one legacy* family and one non-legacy family for our contest! *Legacy = parent or guardian is an SIU Carbondale graduate. 

The Families of the Year will receive an exclusive prize package that includes:

• 1-night stay at Drury Inn and Suites in Marion, IL (can be used Saturday, September 30 for Family Weekend or another date)

• Chancellor Suite with food and beverages for game viewing

• Saluki Merchandise

The deadline for submission is Sept. 11.

Nominate your Family

Past Saluki Families of the Year

2022: Hallock Family, Ballah Family and Learned Family (Press Release)

2021: Hartke Family and Glasper Family (Press Release)

2020: Gerdes Family and Vela Family (Press Release)