YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS CELEBRATES 13TH ANNUAL FATHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16, 2023) Every year, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has taken part in spotlighting dads who are making a difference. Through a detailed nomination process, 18 individuals are chosen to represent their branch based on evaluations from Y leaders who examine a father’s ability to demonstrate the organization’s character values of: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility within the Y, or in their community.

Research shows that father involvement leads to better emotional, academic, social, and behavioral outcomes for children and teens, including better stress management.

To give dads a day to remember, the Father of the Year award ceremony was held at TopGolf with an evening dinner with family and Y staff. To view photos from the celebration, click here.

“What a lot of people don’t know about Father’s Day is that it began at the YMCA,” said Curt Hazelbaker, President & CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. “The first was held more than 100 years ago at the Spokane Y to honor local fathers and recognize their contributions to their families. This celebration is more than just a tradition, it’s a way for us to show our members that we appreciate them.”

Father of the Year award winners include:

Coppell Family YMCA	Riley Shumate
Cross Timbers YMCA	Matthias Wrede
Frisco Family YMCA	Donny Churchman
Grand Prairie Family YMCA	Gerald Hodges
JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall	Tim Herriage
Lake Highlands Family YMCA	Tim Hutchins
McKinney Family YMCA	BJ Boling
Moody Family YMCA	Tony Pampel
Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff	Lewis Hemphill
Park South Family YMCA	Sterling Davis
Plano Family YMCA	Bin Nguyen
Richardson Family YMCA	Brent Buemi
Semones Family YMCA	Patrick Burke
T. Boone Pickens YMCA	Corey Webster
Waxahachie Family YMCA	Kirk Brown
White Rock YMCA	Josh Hendrick
YMCA Serving the Irving Community	Aaron Palacios
YMCA Serving the West Dallas Community	Randall Henderson

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas serves thousands of men, women and children each year, regardless of age, income or background. Anchored in 21 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The Y ensures all people have equitable access to the essentials needed to become thriving members of the community. Daily, the Y bridges and fills individual and community needs as a catalyst for impactful change. The YMCA makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. To learn more or get involved in improving our local communities, have opportunities to make an impact and support your neighbors, please visit us at www.ymcadallas.org.