Father of the Year

The Shepherd Centre Australian Father of The Year Award.

Most children think their father is the best dad in the world – and rightly so!

The vital role fathers play in the development and wellbeing of their children is certainly something to celebrate.

Each year, The Australian Father’s Day Council together with The Shepherd Centre, present two distinguished awards to two outstanding fathers in recognition of their achievements and contribution to family and community life.

Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston was awarded the 2011 Australian Father of the Year and Allan Dabbagh was awarded the 2011 NSW Community Father of the Year at the annual Father of the Year Awards Luncheon on Friday 26 August 2011 at the Sydney Opera House.

Nominations for the Australian Father of the Year and the NSW Community Father of the Year 2012 will open in June 2012.