The Gentlemen Showcase
Recognizing Service, Respect, and Kindness since 2010.
Recognizing Service, Respect, and Kindness since 2010.
In a time in American society when many people are having a tough time defining terms like “man” or “woman”, the Network of enlightened Women is choosing to recognize and celebrate gentlemen across the country through the 16th annual Gentlemen Showcase. This Showcase highlights men who exemplify the qualities of service, respect, and kindness.
Enlightened women know that society benefits from respectful, masculine men! Since 2010, this annual contest, sponsored by NeW, has been a way to recognize and honor young gentlemen across the country. The Showcase has been featured by ABC News, CBS DC, New York Post, Red Alert Politics, The Atlantic, The College Fix, The Washington Examiner, and Townhall.
Our 2025 Gentleman of the Year is Taylor Van Emmerik from Indiana University.
“The Gentlemen Showcase shines a light on men who choose integrity, civility, and service over the noise of the world. By honoring quiet strength and respectful leadership, it helps shape a culture where character and service are celebrated, not overlooked,” said Van Emmerik.
Our 2025 Honorable Mention is Noah Holt from North Carolina State University.
In a world where it’s easy to take cheap shots and chase attention, a gentleman shows he’s steady by staying respectful. He can disagree without being rude, listen before he reacts, and focus on solving the problem instead of trying to be “right,” said Holt.
We applaud gentlemen like Taylor and Noah for standing up for their values. Thank you to everyone who nominated a gentleman for the 2025 Gentlemen Showcase.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and sign up for our monthly NeWsletter to find out more about the contest. If you have any questions about The Gentlemen Showcase, please contact Alexis Flowers.
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2019 Under 30 Gentleman of the Year, Grant Frazier, and his nominator, Stacey Skankey, were interviewed by AZ Family.
In 2014, Andrea Tantaros mentioned The Gentlemen Showcase on The Five on Fox News in the One More Thing segment.
These are the previous NeW Gentlemen of the Year who exemplify how men should treat women on campus and in their communities.
Indiana University
2025 Gentleman of the Year
North Carolina State University
2025 Honorable Mention
Winston-Salem State University
2024 Gentleman of the Year
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
2024 Gentleman of the Year
Loyola University Maryland
2024 Gentleman of the Year
Long Island University
2024 Gentleman of the Year
Mr. Electric
2024 Gentleman of the Year
Concerned Veterans for America
2023 Gentleman of the Year
The Catholic University of America
2023 Honorable Mention
Grand Canyon University
2022 Gentleman of the Year
University of Virginia
2022 Honorable Mention
College of Charleston
2021 Gentleman of the Year
Stevens Institute of Technology
2021 Honorable Mention
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2020 Gentleman of the Year
EF Academy
2020 Honorable Mention
Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
2019 Under 30 Gentleman of the Year
University of Notre Dame
2019 College Gentleman of the Year
Colorado Christian University
2018 College Gentleman of the Year
Washington Examiner
2018 Under 30 Gentleman of the Year
University of Florida
2017 College Gentleman of the Year
Leadership Institute
2017 Under 30 Gentleman of the Year
Florida State University
2016 Gentleman of the Year
Cornell University
2015 College Gentleman of the Year
Regent University
2015 Under 30 Gentleman of the Year
University of Florida
2014 Gentleman of the Year
Cornell University
2013 College Gentleman of the Year
University of Georgia
2012 Gentleman of the Year
Patrick Henry College
2011 Gentleman of the Year
University of Florida
2010 Gentleman of the Year
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