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Mahar Al Kaabi, Mirza Al Sayegh, Dr. Ram Buxani, Zoha Beig, Juhi Yasmeen Khan and Suhail Ahmed Image Credit: Supplied

Super Dad Award to recognise the unsung heroes

Dubai: 321 Events has announced launching  Super Dad Award, an initiative dedicated to empowering the silent superheroes who raise, guide, and love us unconditionally, from this Father’s Day onwards, the company has announced through a media release. The initiative aims to honour these extraordinary individuals for their unwavering commitment, boundless love, and invaluable guidance, often going unrecognized, it added.

Zoha Beig, CEO of 321 Events, is inspired by a deep appreciation for the invaluable role fathers play in their families, and seeks to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes. "Fathers dedicate their entire lives to supporting their families, and yet their contributions often remain unnoticed. The Super Dad Award is our way of giving them the recognition they truly deserve," she said.

The event commenced with a special Logo Revealing Event on June 11, at Taj Exotica Palm Jumeirah. The event, hosted by renowned comedian and entertainer Nitin Mirani, was attended by media and esteemed guests, including Chief Guest Mirza Al Sayegh, according to the media release. The evening featured the announcement of the awards advisory board members:

Dr. Ram Buxani, Chairman ITL Cosmos Group

Mahar Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Governance, Advisor group Chairman Al Serkal Group of Companies

Juhi Yasmeen Khan, Managing Director of JYK Community Services & Future Philanthropist CSR Initiatives Company

Additionally, the following jury members were announced:

Marwan Galadari, BOD - Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group

Nina Zandnia, Media Entrepreneur

Amitabh Taneja, Editor in Chief Images Retail ME

Raza Beig, CEO of Splash & Director of the Landmark Group

Gaurav Tandon, Forbes list of most influential Indians, Founder K Kompany Media Solutions, TV Producer, Radio Personality

More jury and advisory members will be announced shortly.

The event began with a heartfelt video sharing inspiring stories of Super Dads that 321 Events interviewed. Then moved on to a special logo reveal event on June 11th, filled with laughter and heartwarming stories. Fathers from the audience participated in a symbolic puzzle to reveal the Super Dad logo, by showcasing the power of dads working together. Followed by an impressive CGI logo video for The Superdad Awards by 321 Events around Dubai. The evening concluded with touching poetry readings, a reminder of the immense love and strength fathers embody.

The Super Dad Award includes 16 categories for nominations, there's a category to celebrate every dad's unique strengths which allows the public to nominate their superhero dads. The nomination form will be available starting on UAE Father's Day, June 21, and will close in October. To nominate, visit Super Dad Nomination Form or the Super Dad Awards Website.

From June 21st till November 321 Events will be hosting family activations at schools, colleges, and theme parks. These activations aim to bridge the gap between generations, encouraging kids and families to come together and honour the dads in their lives and nominate them for the Superdad Awards.

“This is an opportunity to express appreciation and love for your fathers, who are often the unsung heroes in our lives,” said Zoha Beig

The culmination of this movement will be the Super Dad Award ceremony in November 2024, according to the company.

Readers can follow @superdadawards and @321events.ae on social media to see more inspiring stories and nominate your Super Dad.