Jeff Gennette & Geoff Welch, Matthew Broderick and Michael Kay to Be Honored at the 2023 Father of the Year Awards

81^st Annual Luncheon to Be Hosted on June 15^th at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Co-Host of “CBS Mornings” and Analyst for “The NFL Today” Show on CBS Sports, Nate Burleson to Serve as Master of Ceremonies

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Father’s Day Council announced today that it will honor four remarkable fathers from the retail, entertainment and sports industries at the 81st Annual Father of the Year Awards. The Awards luncheon, which will be held on Thursday, June 15^th at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, will benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and Advocacy, which work to break the cycle of poverty for rural American children most vulnerable to educational and food inequities by providing early learning and wraparound supports that help them thrive as learners and in life.

This year’s Father of the Year Awards will be hosted by Co-Host of “CBS Mornings” and Analyst for CBS Sports’ “The NFL Today” show, Nate Burleson. The awards will be given in recognition of fathers who successfully balance highly influential careers while remaining dedicated to their families, communities and philanthropic endeavors, will be presented to:

• Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. & Geoff Welch, Retired Graphics Producer
• Matthew Broderick, Tony-winning actor and Emmy nominee
• Michael Kay, YES Network’s New York Yankees play-by-play man, host of YES’ CenterStage interview show, co-host of The Michael Kay Show on ESPN Radio 98.7 FM New York and YES, and co-host with Alex Rodriguez of KayRod Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN

“Each year we get the chance to honor hardworking and passionate fathers who are committed to creating change in their industries and communities,” said Dan Orwig, President & CEO of The Father’s Day/Mother's Day Council. “We are thrilled to honor four such inspirational dads this year who are so well-respected in their roles and have an unwavering commitment to their families and philanthropic efforts.”

As part of its continued support of meaningful philanthropies dealing with issues affecting mothers, fathers and children, the National Father's Day/Mother's Day Council, Inc. has donated more than $30 million to date to deserving family-related charities nationwide. For ticket and sponsorship information, please visit www.fathersdaycouncil.org or call 917-273-0369.

VIP/Press Reception and Photo Opportunity

A VIP press reception will precede the awards ceremony at 11:00 a.m., during which honorees will be available for select interviews and photo opportunities. For more information, please contact Sharika Tharani at [e-mail].

Ticket and Sponsorship Information

To purchase tickets or sponsor the event, please contact the Father’s Day Council office at 917-273-0369 or visit www.fathersdaycouncil.org.

About The National Father’s Day Committee

The National Father’s Day Committee is part of the Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council, Inc., a non-profit association that has as its mission the recognition and awarding of honors to role model contemporary fathers and mothers, while at the same time contributing to issues affecting the life and well-being of men, women and families. Past honorees have included Presidents Joseph Biden, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, Generals Douglas MacArthur, Colin Powell and Norman Schwarzkopf, retail veteran Terry Lundgren, sports notables Arthur Ashe, Jim Kelly and Michael “Coach K” Krzyzewski, and communications leaders Tim Russert and Harry Smith. To learn more about The National Father’s Day Council, visit our website at www.fathersdaycouncil.org.

About Save the Children’s U.S. Programs

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Here at home, we’re focused on ensuring kids are ready for kindergarten and reaching key reading and math milestones at the end of third grade and that kids are continuing to learn and receive the nutrition they need during the coronavirus pandemic.