FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When and where will the awards be made?

The awards will be made to the ‘deserving fathers’ during a breakfast ceremony on June 15, 2024, at a location to be determined.

The ceremony will have seating for approximately 80 guests to include the family and friends of the deserving father: sponsors/donors, and special guests of FATHERS. 

Note: This is not a public event and only those invited by FATHERS can attend.

2. What is meant by the term ‘deserving father.’

The term ‘deserving father,’ means a responsible benevolent father or like-minded role model – one who exercises paternal care over persons or promoting the development in others the proper capabilities, values, honor and respect, and confidence needed to ensure their ability to function within their family, community, and larger society.

3. What are the award criteria?

In selecting nominees for the awards, consideration is given to the nominees’ achievements in the year immediately prior to receiving the award, as well as their past achievements and ongoing contributions to the concept of family and community.

Among other things to be considered, nominees must be:

• Fathers and US Citizens residing in the District and its surrounding communities in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted
• Current local, State, and Federal politicians and political appointees are not eligible
• Officers and Board members of FATHERS and their families are not eligible and cannot recommend or nominate a father for the award.

4. How is a father nominated?

A father may be nominated by a family member, friend, or other interested party by completing and submitting the required Nomination Form.

5. How do I obtain a Nomination Form?

You can obtain a nomination form on this page by moving your mouse over the words Nomination Form or going to FORMS – FATHERS INCORPORATED and scroll down to the Father of the Year Nomination Form. The form will be available beginning February through March 31, 2024.

6. How is the selection process determined?

The winner of the Father of the Year Award will be determined by evaluating each nomination received against the nomination selection criteria and scored. Nominees from each Hampton Roads city receiving the highest score will be recognized and the nominee with the overall highest rated score will be selected as the Father of the Year 2024 – Washington DC.

7. Is the award determined by how many people nominate the same individual?

No; a ‘deserving father’ may be nominated by multiple people, but only the highest-rated evaluated score for that nominee will be considered against the rated scores of other nominees in determining the successful nominee. The winners of the Father of the Year Award will be determined by the “quality” of the responses to the selection criteria, in the nomination form, and not the number of nominations that may be received for a nominee. Submitting multiple applications for the same nominee is not encouraged as it may encumber the overall evaluation process.

8. Is this an award that all-male figures receive if nominated?

No; the Father of the Year Award will be made to ‘deserving fathers’ as indicated in the above answers.

9. What is the deadline for submitting a nomination?

All nominations must be received NO LATER THAN March 31, 2024.

10. How can I sponsor or make a donation to support the award?

You may make a donation by clicking on the “Donate Button” on this website or by mailing a check or money order to:

FATHERS INCORPORATED
68 Watkins Park Dr., Suite 5286
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Please note on the check or money order that your donation is in support of the Father of the Year Award 2024 – Washington DC and its Surrounding Communities in Maryland and Northern VA.

If you wish to volunteer your support for the Father of the Year Award Program, please complete and submit the “Volunteer Form” at Get Involved – FATHERS INCORPORATED.

11. What do the winners of the Father of the Year Awards – 2023 receive?

The winners of the awards receive ‘CASH’ and/or a 7-DAY vacation at a Florida Resort and Spa.

12. Who may I contact if I have questions?

For questions or additional information about FATHERS INCORPORATED or the Father of the Year Award, contact Ernest Woodson at: ernestwoodson@fathersincorporated.net or call (866) 812-7440.