Nancy Gonzalez honors Paul Amato—Scholar, mentor and friend

Jim Walters Bob Keim Jim inspired students to read primary sources, seeking the roots of ideas. ~Bob Keim

In honor of the mindful, purposeful, & intentional teaching of Sterling K. Wall. ~Alicia Gaede & Amanda Powers

Mentor Wes Burr inspired “child” Tom Holman who inspired “grandchild” Dean Busby

We honor and thank our dynamic mentor, Carmen Knudson-Martin! ~L-R: Norma Scarborough, Amy Tuttle, Randi Cowdery, Carmen Knutson-Martin and Karen Quek

To Mentor Carl Ridley- Thanks for teaching me to have fun at work. ~Brian Ogolsky

Jane Gilgun Kit Chesla Jane Gilgun's intellectually generous and kind mentoring made NCFR accessible & exciting. ~Kit Chesla

Joe Pittman was, and continues to be, a fabulous mentor. I'm incredibly fortunate. ~Lisa Taylor

Barbara Settles Debra Berke Debra Berke honors mentor Barbara Settles.

Barbara Settles: You enlarged my borders & inspired hope in me and generations to come… Dank u wel. ~Michelle Knights

To Mike Johnson: Thanks for being a terrific mentor and friend! ~Janel Leone

Jennifer Kerpelman: Thanks for being a wise and patient mentor. You are greatly appreciated! ~Jennifer Crosswhite

Gladys Hildreth has sacrificially nurtured generations of students and professionals at the cost of her own career. ~Tammy Henderson

I have respected and cherished Gladys Hildreth’s advice, counsel and friendship for over 35 years. ~Anne Peterson

With appreciation and respect to Loren Marks; my mentor, teacher, role-model colleague, and friend. ~Olena Nesteruk

Bill Doherty: Thank you for your genuine interest, sharing your wisdom, and investing in me. ~Jared Anderson

Felix Berardo (1934-2008), NCFR Fellow, JMF Editor. He said no one ever listened to his advice. I did! ~Connie Shehan

A tribute to my mentor Rand Conger…. For guidance and support, 12 years and counting. ~Ming Cui

My mentor David Wright… intelligent, compassionate, humble, encouraging, inspirational, funny, infallible, a true friend! ~Kelly Campbell

“ You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” R.W. Emerson Mentor, Felix Berardo Mentee, Mihaela Robila

Thanks for opening my world to family science and planting many seeds. Mentor, Raeann Hamon Mentee, Michael Sturm

Jay Mancini treats us like colleagues and is an example of excellence. ~Bryce Jorgenson

Dennis Orthner has been a source of inspiration and guidance in my work and a steadfast friend for more than 30 years--he is like an older brother. ~Gary Bowen

Cheers to you, Dennis, valued friend, accomplished family scientist, extraordinary mentor. Jay Mancini Jay Mancini with mentor, Dennis Orthner

To a generous, kind, brilliant scholar. Wish you were here, Dr. Luster. ~Angela Nievar The late Tom Luster and mentee, Angela Nievar

Anisa Zvonkovic Jennifer Rojas-McWhinney Thank you Dr. Zvonkovic for your continued guidance throughout my educational endeavors.

Suzanne Randolph A stalwart mentor and educator who guides you to "stay the course!“ ~James Bridgers, Jr.

Suzanne Randolph: An incredible, dynamic, and interactive mentor whose impact on my life remains. ~Tonya Cain

For Judy Myers-Walls, my teacher, mentor, and friend, thank you! ~Larissa Frias

Gary Peterson More than a mentor or guide Forever a friend ~Denise Bodman

Liz Levaro honors Alexis Walker -- Dedicated teacher -- Creative researcher -- Writer and editor extraordinaire -- Amazing woman -- Valued friend

Thanks for your time, example, and influence for good in the world. ~Steve Fife Terrance Olson Steve Fife

Cindy Winter—Professional leader, teacher, friend, mentor and guide – Thank you, Judy Schutz

Mentor, Rosemary Blieszner Mentee, Raeann Hamon Rosemary Blieszner—Accomplished, Caring, Accessible, Committed to Family and Faith, Excellent Professional Model.