Celebrate the Hero in Your Life.
The T.I.E. Award honors father figures whose teaching, inspiration, and encouragement have made a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.
A Tribute to Fathers Who Teach, Inspire, and Encourage
In the heart of many children’s memories is a father or father figure who made time to teach a lesson, share wisdom, offer encouragement, or simply show up when it mattered most. The T.I.E. Award exists to recognize these extraordinary men and the positive influence they bring to the people around them.
This award gives families and communities a meaningful way to share stories of fatherhood that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.
Teach. Inspire. Encourage.
The T.I.E. Award recognizes fathers and father figures who lead by example, support the growth of children, and make their communities stronger through their everyday actions.
The Everyday Actions That Create a Lasting Legacy
The T.I.E. Award is about more than a title. It is about recognizing the steady presence, values, guidance, and care that fathers and father figures bring to children and communities.
Teach
Honoring men who share knowledge, model responsibility, teach life lessons, and help children grow with confidence and curiosity.
Inspire
Celebrating father figures whose resilience, integrity, leadership, and example encourage others to dream bigger and believe in what is possible.
Encourage
Recognizing the encouragement that helps children feel seen, supported, capable, and ready to face life’s challenges with courage.
Nominate, Share, and Celebrate
Every nomination helps shine a light on the father figures who are making a positive difference—at home, in schools, throughout neighborhoods, and across communities.
Nominate
Share the name and story of a father figure whose impact deserves recognition and appreciation.
Share Their Story
Describe the moments, values, and actions that demonstrate how this person teaches, inspires, and encourages.
Celebrate Impact
Help recognize positive fatherhood and encourage a culture where dedicated fathers are visible and valued.
Nominate a Father Figure
Share the story of a father, grandfather, mentor, coach, guardian, or father figure who has made a meaningful difference. Selecting “Submit Nomination” opens an email addressed to the Keit Foundation with your nomination details.
Dad Vibes Crew Champions Fathers
- Celebrates active and engaged fatherhood
- Provides a community for shared experiences and growth
- Connects fathers with practical tools and resources
- Supports the well-being of fathers and families
- Promotes positive examples for every child
Celebrating Fatherhood in Its Truest Form
The T.I.E. Award is part of the Keit Foundation’s Dad Vibes Crew program, which champions and supports fathers as visible, powerful examples in the lives of children and communities.
Dad Vibes Crew creates a resourceful community—especially meaningful for fathers navigating parenting alone—where shared experience, growth, practical guidance, and encouragement help fathers thrive.
Give Extraordinary Fathers the Recognition They Deserve
A nomination is more than a tribute. It is a way to celebrate the values, guidance, and care that make children stronger and communities more connected.
