ROCKFORD — The Fatherhoood Encouragement Project is accepting nominations for its second annual awards ceremony honoring local men who exemplify what it means to be a good father.
Nominations can be emailed to nominaterockforddads@gmail.com by Feb. 1. Include the name of the father and why they deserve the award. Award are: Compassionate Father Award, Integrity Award, Civic Leadership Award, Heart of a Father Award, Heroic Leadership Award, Selfless Father Award, Character Award, Community Father Award, Hard Hands Award, Rockford's Father of the Year.
The awards banquet is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford. Tickets cost $25 and include dinner.
For more information, call 815-779-548-5044.
— Kevin Haas