The honorees for this year’s Father’s Day lunch are set.
The three men — Don Hendricks, chief executive officer of Belk; Nate Burleson, cohost of “CBS Mornings” and analyst for “The NFL Today,” and Marc D’Amelio, a digital creator and entrepreneur — will receive awards for their parenting skills at the 83rd annual Father of the Year Awards.
The honorees are selected for their ability to successfully balance influential careers while remaining dedicated to their families and communities.
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The luncheon will be held on June 12 at 583 Park Avenue and will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
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The host this year will be Gayle King, who works with Burleson as a cohost of “CBS Mornings” and also serves as editor at large of Oprah Daily.
The event will also honor one All Star Dad who will be chosen from online video submissions from family members, friends and community leaders. That father will be revealed at the event.
“We are proud to honor this incredible group of fathers who are also among the leaders in their respective industries,” said Michael Haskell, president and CEO of The Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council Inc. “Each of these honorees exemplifies the values of dedication, leadership and generosity — not only achieving professional excellence but also making a profound impact through philanthropy and mentorship. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments and the important role that fathers play in shaping strong families and communities.”
Over the years, The National Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council has donated more than $36 million to family-related charities nationwide. Past honorees have included Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan; Generals Douglas MacArthur, Colin Powell and Norman Schwarzkopf; retailer Terry J. Lundgren; sports stars Arthur Ashe, Jim Kelly and Michael “Coach K” Krzyzewski, and media executives Tim Russert and Harry Smith.