Father of the Year Nomination – FATHERS INCORPORATED

FATHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM

It is the intent of FATHERS INCORPORATED (“FATHERS”) to recognize a nominee that changed or impacted the lives of his family and community for the better, 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. To be considered the nominee must be a father:

Who is a resident of Washington DC or its Surrounding Communities in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Whose Challenges and triumphs are manifested in his life experience and personal journey, beyond their profession and career achievements (Any job-related task or duty for which a nominee is paid a salary will not be considered).
Whose accomplishments went beyond “normal” expectations and created a lasting and beneficial impact on his family and residents of his community.
Who took risks and achieved what was needed and whose leadership had a positive impact on a wide range of people’s lives.
Who resides in the community being considered; and
Who possesses excellent character and integrity and whose actions and achievements reflect the values and founding principles of FATHERS: BROTHERHOOD, MANHOOD, FATHERHOOD, and GENTLEMANSHIP, as defined.

Nomination Instructions:

Provide all information fully and completely. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
Return completed nomination NO LATER THAN March 31, 2024, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT YEAR’S AWARD.
A nominee will be considered once, and only the highest evaluated score for a nominee with multiple nominations will be considered. Multiple nominations for the same father will not guarantee that father the award and are not encouraged.
The winner will be featured on the FATHERS website following the award announcement and receive a cash award and/or a 7-Day vacation at Florida Spa and Resort. The winner may also be asked to sign FATHERS Father of the Year Award Agreement (optional).

Nomination Form

As part of the Selection and Award Process, Selected Nominees may be required to participate in a personal interview. If selected for the award, Nominees will be notified by email of the interview date and time. The interview will be conducted virtually, via ZOOM or another compatible format. The Nominees must be available for the interview as this is a requirement of the Father of the Year Award – 2023 Program eligibility.

Father of the Year Award

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Name of the Nominee
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Describe significant challenges and triumphs in the nominee’s life experience and personal journey that were overcome beyond their profession (job) and career achievements that make the nominee worthy of consideration for the award (Any job-related task or duty for which a nominee is paid a salary will not be considered.)*
Describe the nominee's accomplishments that went beyond normal expectations and created a lasting and beneficial impact on the nominee's children, family, and community (Accomplishments that made the nominee an inspirational role model for children and other families in his community.)*
Describe any risks the nominee took to achieve what was needed and the impact it had on the lives of his children, family, and community.*
Describe any awards or recognition the nominee received for the nominee’s significant contributions to the nominee's family and/or community.*
Describe how the nominee's character, interactions, and relationships with others are reflective of the values and principles of BROTHERHOOD, MANHOOD, FATHERHOOD, and GENTLEMANSHIP, as defined by FATHERS INCORPORATED.*
Definitions: BROTHERHOOD – The state of believing in and practicing characteristics that demonstrate all people should act with warmth and express equality towards one another regardless of race, faith, nationality. MANHOOD – A state of maturity that allows a male child to become an adult male with all the composite characteristics of courage, steadfastness, virility, intelligence, and the responsibilities of a man; with guidance, if needed, of older established males who are grounded spiritually, emotionally, socially, and financially. FATHERHOOD – The quality of exercising paternal care over persons or promoting the development in others in proper capabilities, by strengthening their values, honor, and respect, and confidence needed to ensure their ability to function within their family, community, and the larger society. GENTLEMANSHIP – An art that embraces the quality of being a well-informed man of benevolence, civility, dignity, humility, self-respect, as well as respect for others.
Describe any additional information that supports the nominee for the award
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Are you or a member of your family affiliated with an official of FATHERS INCORPORATED? ( ) No ( ) Yes; if yes, please print the name of the official: _______________________________________ and indicate the relationship you or your family member have with that official_______________________________. What is your relationship to the Nominee _____________________________________________*
Note: If selected for the award, the nominee may be subject to a background check to validate that all information provided in the nomination form and an interview.

Note: If selected for the award, the nominee may be subject to a background check to validate that all information provided in the nomination form and an interview.