Who’s your favorite father? Give him recognition at annual celebration
18th May 2015 · 0 Comments
New Orleans, LA — This Father’s Day, some devoted dads in New Orleans will get more than just a new tie.
The sixth annual Favorite Fathers Celebration, an event co-sponsored by the New Orleans Fatherhood Consortium and Ashé Cultural Arts Center, will highlight a group of fathers from throughout the region who are making vital contributions as both parents and as members of the community.
The groups say they are hoping “to honor men who are making a difference in the lives of women, children, families, and communities across our great city of New Orleans.”
Those fathers chosen to be honored will be selected from a pool of nominations from the general public.
A media release issued from the groups said: “We want you, and members of your agency, school, and/or church to nominate fathers to receive recognition that is, most likely, long overdue. This powerful event spotlights men across the city of New Orleans that model positive fatherhood behaviors that help families and communities to enjoy the safety and security of their existence.”
The release went on to say, “Fathers are the foundation of strong families. While father absence in families continues to be a problem, there are countless numbers of men who have dignified themselves by being great fathers to their children.”
Favorite Father nominees must meet the following criteria:
May or may not be residing with their children
May or may not be married
Must be a positive role model
There are no income criteria for favorite father candidates
There is no age limit and the individual does not have to be the biological father
Other qualities, the group says, that a responsible father exhibits include: Being a good role model; working in partnership with the child’s mother; consistently demonstrating love and support of his children; being a motivator/encourager; spending time with his children and participating in school, sports, and church related activities; protecting child’s welfare; being trustworthy; and valuing the importance of education.
A reception and recognition ceremony will be held Friday, June 19 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Ashé Cultural Arts Center.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, May 22. For more information about Favorite Fathers or to submit a nomination, contact Petrice Sams-Abiodun via email at psabiodu@loyno.edu, calling (504) 864-7086 or submit an application online at http://www.loyno.edu/boggsliteracy/favorite-father-nominations.
This article originally published in the May 18, 2015 print edition of The Louisiana Weekly newspaper.
