The Edwards Family in Kentucky with their exchange student Amira AYA is thrilled to announce our 2024-25 Host Family of the Year: the Edwards family in Kentucky! Since beginning their hosting journey with AYA in 2022, the Edwards family has been committed to creating a … [Read more...]
Meet the 2023-24 Host Family of the Year: The Kirkendall Family in Idaho
The Kirkendall Family with Lina, their German exchange student Our favorite annual tradition is here – announcing Host Family of the Year! Each and every year, AYA students and Local Coordinators across the United States submit meaningful, heartwarming nomination letters about … [Read more...]
Meet the 2022-23 Host Family of the Year
Our favorite annual tradition is here – announcing Host Family of the Year! Each and every year, AYA students and Local Coordinators across the United States submit meaningful, heartwarming nomination letters about their beloved host families. As always, we were moved by the … [Read more...]
Meet the 2021-22 Host Family of the Year: The Webb Family
It’s time for one of our favorite annual traditions – announcing the AYA Host Family of the Year! Each year, we receive nominations from AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States, who write us with heartwarming letters about their beloved host … [Read more...]
Meet the AYA Host Family of the Year for 2021: The Solis Family!
Each year, AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States send in their nominations in hopes that their beloved host family will be named our Host Family of the Year — and 2021 is no exception! We are always so moved to read about the bonds made through our … [Read more...]
Host Family of the Year Runner-Up for 2021: The Devlin Family!
Each year, AYA exchange students and Local Coordinators across the United States send in their nominations in hopes that their beloved host family will be named our Host Family of the Year — and 2021 is no exception! We are always so moved to read about the bonds made through our … [Read more...]