Dear Fatherhood & Family Agencies/ Churches/Schools of DC, MD, VA: On behalf of the Host Committee of the 13th Annual International Fatherhood Conference, we want to invite your participation in the ‘Favorite Fathers’ of D.C., Maryland and Virginia 2011 Ceremony. We want members of your staff, members of your churches, and members within your families, to nominate fathers and father figures to receive recognition. This powerful event will spotlight men across the DC Metropolitan area, exemplifying model fatherhood behaviors. The Recognition Ceremony will take place at the Sheraton National Hotel, on June 8, 2011, as part of the pre-conference events. Why a "Favorite Fathers" program? 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, or stepping in to fill a father’s gap for a child they know. Often, these fathers go unrecognized for the good things they do. The Favorite Fathers of DC, MD & VA area will showcase role model fathers who are making vital contributions as parents and men in the community. We want to honor YOUR nominated fathers to receive Favorite Father Awards of 2011. Below is a downloadable nomination form to complete and submit regarding your candidate(s). The deadline for submitting nominations has been extended to Friday, May 20, 2011 at 5:00PM! You will be notified of your candidate's selection after this date, by email and/or phone call. Please make sure both of these are included in your nomination form! For more information on the nomination process and/or the conference please contact Michelle Paterson at 202-234-6725 or send email to: mpatersonnpcl@gmail.com. Take a look around our conference website: www.fatherhoodconference.com for more information about this year’s event. We look forward to honoring the noteworthy men of the DC Metropolitan area! Sincerely, Franklyn Malone 100 Fathers, Inc. 2011 Favorite Fathers Chairperson HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED ON YOUR ESSAY... DOWNLOAD A STUDENT ESSAY "FAVORITE FATHER" NOMINATION FORM HERE! (Deadline Extended to: May 20)
DOWNLOAD A GENERAL "FAVORITE FATHER" NOMINATION FORM HERE! DOWNLOAD A "FAVORITE FATHER" FLIER HERE! Contact Michelle Paterson at: mpatersonnpcl@gmail.com for additional Favorite Father Essay Contest Details | 
