Since 1998, National Fatherhood Initiative has honored those (entertainers, athletes, companies, and other celebrated individuals) who show a commitment to involved, responsible, and committed fatherhood. Among the awardees include some amazing POPs:
- Tony Dungy, Former Super Bowl-winning NFL Head Coach
- Dwyane Wade, NBA All-Star
- Rodney Peete, Former NFL Quarterback
- Eric Snow, NBA Player
- Allan Houston, former NBA All-Star and Olympian
- Cris Carter, former NFL Wide Receiver, Sports Commentator
- Allen Rossum, NFL player
- Orlando Pace, NFL Pro-Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Samuel McNabb, father of NFL Quarterback, Donovan McNabb
- Chris Gardner, author of The Pursuit of Happyness and Business Executive
- Walter P. Lomax, MD, Philanthropist
- Louis Sullivan, Former DHHS Secretary and Founder of Morehouse School of Medicine
- James Earl Jones, Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated Actor
Good for you Carol! Way ta go Girl! Love, Nina (aka Jan) and Ron Dockery