INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY L.T. HENRY AWARD INAUGURATION

CONTACT:

Jerome Teelucksingh, Ph.D.
Founder – International Men’s Day
E-Mail:  j_teelucksingh@yahoo.com  

Diane A. Sears
USA Coordinator - International Men’s Day
267-581-3963
E-Mail:  insearchoffatherhood@gmail.com

  INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY L.T. HENRY AWARD INAUGURATED            

          TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (WEST INDIES) – 1 OCTOBER 2017 --    Since its inauguration in November 1999 by Jerome Teelucksingh, Ph.D. of Trinidad and Tobago, International Men’s Day has celebrated and honored the contributions and selfless sacrifices of Men throughout our global village.   Under Dr. Teelucksingh’s leadership, International Men’s Day will formally acknowledge the contributions of institutions and Thought Leaders from diverse disciplines which include, but are not limited, to Men’s Health, Arts And Culture, Education, Human Rights, Criminal Justice Reform/Restorative Justice and Men’s Studies.   Thought Leaders from diverse backgrounds and professions will have their contributions acknowledged.  Jerome Teelucksingh, Ph.D. has announced the inauguration of the International Men's Day L.T. HENRY Award.    The acknowledgement will take the form of the Annual International Men’s Day L.T. HENRY Award.   The award is named after the late mentor of United States Coordinator for International Men’s Day, Diane A. Sears.          

              Ms. Sears credits Mr. Henry with dramatically and positively influencing her professional and personal development.   Mr. Henry died unexpectedly in 1999 without having an opportunity to fully develop his vision for the world – IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD® --  a vision that Ms. Sears, his mentee, has worked to resurrect for the past 18 years in her role as the Managing Editor of IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD®, an international quarterly Fatherhood and Men’s Issues Journal.               

          Mr. Henry was the architect of IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD® which facilitates a Global Fatherhood and Men’s Issues Dialogue (http://globalfatherhooddialogue.blogspot. com).   A mentor, an author, photojournalist, classically trained musician who played briefly with the Philadelphia Orchestra  and  was a former drummer for internationally acclaimed songstress and film and television actress Ms. Della Reese, and a sales and success motivation trainer, Mr. Henry envisioned a world  in which Men from all Walks of Life would support each other, work together, and share information and solutions about their unique issues – issues which are directly and indirectly related to parenting from a male perspective.

           “My mentor, the late L.T. Henry, created a vision for the world --  IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD® -- which also coincidentally is in alignment with and embodies a number of the Six Pillars of International Men’s Day.  He was a positive male role model.  He devoted his life to helping create a better and safer world for everyone.  He tirelessly worked with individuals to help them reach their full potential and fought against inequality and injustice.   He was a man who lived a purpose-driven life, made selfless sacrifices—sacrifices which advanced the dreams and lives of others -- and a man who unflinchingly ‘spoke truth to power’. IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD® is his gift to the world and it is also his legacy.  I am deeply grateful to Dr. Teelucksingh for creating an award which will honor my late mentor’s contributions to our global village,” remarked Diane A. Sears who has served as the United States Coordinator for International Men’s Day since 2009. 

           The submission deadline for nominations for the International Men’s Day L.T. HENRY Award is 19 October 2017. To obtain a Nomination Form, send an e-mail to: insearchoffatherhood@gmail.com.  The identities of the recipients of the 2017 International Men’s Day L.T. HENRY Award along with their bio will be published in the December 2017 issue of IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD®.  Additionally, they will become honorary members of the 2018 International Men’s Day L.T. HENRY Selection Committee and assist in the nomination process. For further information about the International Men’s Day L.T. HENRY Award, contact the United States Coordinator for International Men’s Day, Diane A. Sears by sending an e-mail to: insearchoffatherhood@gmail.com or Jerome Teelucksingh, Ph.D., the Founder of International Men’s Day and inaugurator of the International Men’s Day L.T. HENRY Award by sending an e-mail to: j_teelucksingh@yahoo.com.