All-Star Dad Award
Funding Amount
$3,500
Deadline
May 22, 2026
32 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
All-Star Dad Award
Funder: Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., Long Island City, NY
Program Overview: The All-Star Dad Award is an annual recognition program that honors exceptional fathers who demonstrate dedication, love, unselfishness, bravery, support, and community service. Winners are recognized at the Father of the Year Awards luncheon and receive a prize trip to New York City.
- Recognition: Winners are featured at the National Father of the Year Awards luncheon in June
- Prize: Three-day/two-night trip for up to four people to New York City, including: - One double-occupancy hotel room for two-night/three-day stay - Round-trip coach air transportation from winner's home airport to NYC area - Approximate retail value: $3,500 (may vary by location)
- Geographic Scope: Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C.
Award Details
- Who can nominate: Anyone can nominate a father (biological, adoptive, or foster father) or nominate themselves
- Nominee requirements: Must be a legal resident of contiguous US and D.C.
- Submission requirements for minors: Submissions from those under 18 must include permission signature from adult/legal guardian
- Ineligible parties: Employees, members, and families of the National Father's Day Committee and related organizations
Eligibility
- Type and extent of nominee's community service
- Impact on family and community
- Demonstration of dedication, love, unselfishness, bravery, support
- Charitable work and community participation
Selection Criteria
Entries are judged on:- No purchase necessary
- Winners must comply with all instructions in prize notification within 14 days
- Winners and travel companions must sign Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and Publicity Release
- Winners may be required to participate in media interviews
- All expenses not specifically covered by sponsors are winner's responsibility
- Federal, state, and local taxes are winner's sole responsibility
- By accepting prize, winner grants sponsors exclusive, perpetual right to publish, use, edit, and adapt entry for any purpose in any media
Important Notes
Contact: Father's Day/Mother's Day Council Inc., 34-09 Queens Boulevard, Third Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
How to Apply
How to Apply
Submission Method: Online only via electronic mail
Deadline: No later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, May 22nd
Application Requirements
1. Entry Format:
- 250 words or less
- Typed or video submission accepted
- Must be original creation
- May not have been published previously or entered in other contests
2. Required Information for Nominated Father:
- Full name
- Street address
- City
- State
- ZIP code
- Phone number
- Email address
- Year of birth
3. Required Information for Entrant/Nominator:
- Full name
- Street address
- City
- State
- ZIP code
- Phone number
- Email address
- Year of birth
4. Essay Content:
- Address the question: "Tell us why you feel the Father you are nominating should be the 2026 National Father's Day Committee 'All-Star Dad.'"
- Discuss nominee's:
- Community service
- Participation in family activities
- Charitable work
- Any other relevant activities
5. Optional Materials:
- Photo submission (accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf; max file size: 80 MB)
6. Legal Agreement:
- Entrant must agree to official rules and terms
- Certification that all representations in entry are true
- Entries submitted by May 22, 11:59 p.m. EST
- Winner selected on or about May 29
- Winners notified by phone, mail, and/or email
- Winners must respond within 14 days of notification
Selection Timeline
- Sponsors not responsible for late or incomplete entries
- Judge's decision is final
- Return of undeliverable prize notification results in disqualification and alternate winner selection
Important Notes
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