2023 Fathers Making Progress Gala & Awards
Giving Fathers their Flowers on Fatherhood Friday!
Please join us on Friday, June 16th, at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts (I-PAMA) from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM as we celebrate POSITIVE FATHERHOOD during our 1st Annual Fathers Making Progress Awards Gala with an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and culinary delights while honoring the 2023 FMP Award recipients. We are so excited to bring our community together for this wonderful and annual tradition! Attire is black tie optional.
DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PM.
TICKET PURCHASE DETAILS:
Tickets are sold individually and through sponsorships. All tickets include a delicious catered meal and delicious sweets, along with alcohol-free mocktails. The FMP STAFF, board, and Members will be on hand for guests to learn about the projects that FMP currently has underway and celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of the Fathers in our community.
If you cannot attend, we invite you to make a one-time or annual donation to help us continue to grow and drive our mission. You may also contribute by joining the Fatherhood Flowers Circle to commemorate our first annual Fatherhood Friday event by pledging to make a monthly donation.
In 2019, the Fathers Making Progress Awards were dreamed up by our organization’s members to recognize individuals fathers and groups in the community that mirror Fathers Making Progress’ values of "building stronger cycles", "love and accountability, "never arriving," and who go above and beyond to make our community a better place. Nominations for the FMP Awards are open. The FMP Gala component was established as a primary fundraiser for Fathers Making Progress.
SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE:
The gala will feature a silent auction with generous donations from our community partners, like artwork, trips, restaurant certificates, gift baskets, and more. We will feature several raffles for the evening. Raffle tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event.
ABOUT THE FATHERS MAKING PROGRESS AWARDS:
The FMP Awards program recognizes the good work of those everyday fathers who are making a difference in their families and our community. We have so many examples of those in our community who have stepped up and modeled Positive Fatherhood. This event is designed to spotlight the good work of those dads in our community who are making a difference in our community with a giving spirit that doesn’t ask in return.
Nominations are now open. Be sure to watch your email for our upcoming announcement of the award finalists.
Please purchase your tickets to the Gala now so you can join us in celebrating the 2023 Fathers Making Progress Awards winners in person on June 16th.
Fathers Making Progress Awards will be presented to:
- 2023 Community Partner of the Year – Foundation or entity that has gone out of its way to support our mission.
- 2023 Legal Partner of the Year – Given to a partner Law Firm that has championed for Fathers and families in the Milwaukee area.
- 2023 Rookie Father of the Year – Awarded to a new Milwaukee Area Father that shows capacity towards giving his new child a great start.
- 2023 Girl Dad of the Year – Awarded to a Milwaukee Area Father that Models special love, bonding, and relationship with his daughters.
- 2023 Comeback Father of the Year Award – Awarded to a Father that Models resilience, redemption, and triumph through serious trials and tribulations. (i.e., homelessness, drug abuse, incarceration, estrangement).
- 2023 Fatherhood Trailblazer of the Year Award – Awarded to a Father that Models Excellence for Family and His Surrounding community, serving as a beacon for all Fathers Making Progress.
SPONSORSHIPS:
Sponsorship levels ranging from $500 – $7,000 to accommodate your organization’s budget are available. Let's partner and shine a spotlight on your business. Please click on the sponsorship button to review levels and benefits, which include tickets, marketing, and more. If you prefer to pay by check, please email [email protected] to coordinate. We are happy to set an appointment with you to discuss these options.
Many thanks to our generous partners!
