"Connecting
Children and Fathers"
Illinois
Fatherhood Initiative
20 North Wacker Drive Suite 1441
Chicago, IL 60606
1-800-996-DADS (3237) Chicagoland 312/920-9590 Fax
312/920-9591
Email -
4fathers@earthlink.net
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IFI / RICKY BYRDSONG AWARD
Ricky Byrdsong
(1956-1999)
(Click for Ricky
Byrdsong's bio)
Created in 2000 and named after Ricky
Byrdsong, the slain father of 3 children, former Northwestern University
basketball coach, and AON employee.
The award is intended to recognize men who:
are good fathers
have reached out and made a difference in the lives of youth
have a demonstrated spiritual dimension to their lives
A panel of individuals including Sherialyn Byrdsong and past awardees review all nominations.
To nominate someone for this award, please click here for the nomination form.
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Year |
Awardee |
Runner Ups |
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2007 |
Fernando Carrasco - Chicago, IL |
Michael Kelly - Bartlett, IL Ramon Marth - Downers Grove, IL John Tolley, Jr - Chicago, IL |
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2006 |
Joseph Whittington, Jr - Harvey, IL |
Doug Bruno - Chicago, IL Carl Allegretti - Frankfort, IL |
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2005 |
Carlos Burns - Chicago, IL |
Greg Dellinger - Chicago, IL Jordan Luhr - Lake Villa, IL |
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2004 |
Johnny Zayas - Chicago, IL |
Sal Kit Chan - Chicago, IL Charles Hall - Chicago, IL Bob Spence - Geneva, IL |
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2003 |
Phillip Jackson - Chicago, IL |
Roy G. Renteria - Aurora, IL William Chmela - Chicago, IL |
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2002 |
Rev. Harold Davis - Champaign, IL |
Nate Howard - Chicago, IL Gregg Stephenson - Oakbrook Terrace, IL |
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2001 |
Bob Muzikowski - Chicago, IL |
Larry Thompson - Kankakee, IL Andre Robinson - Chicago, IL |
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2000 |
Michael Singletary - Santa Clara, CA |