Nominate a Dad

Nominate a dad for a DFIO recognition package and social-media spotlight. Each selected dad receives a keepsake DFIO challenge coin, DFIO merch, and a live or featured shout-out — plus a place in our growing DFIO Dads network. As part of Phase 1, we’re working toward recognizing at least one dad in all 50 states.

Social Media Nomination

Nominate an online dad

  • Provide @handles or profile links (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
  • Public profiles or open DMs help us reach them
  • Share why this dad deserves a DFIO recognition package
  • Help us move closer to our goal of recognizing dads in all 50 states
Submit a social media nomination
See recognitions in action

Where the impact shows up

DFIO recognitions live on social — weekly Lives, duet moments, and posts where dads are celebrated by name. Recognized DFIO Dads often show up to encourage other dads in the comments and on Lives, building a nationwide support network one story at a time.

TikTok icon TikTok Live recognitions, clips & community X icon X Updates, posts & community Facebook icon Facebook Updates, shares & comments YouTube icon YouTube Longer-form recognition moments

Following and sharing these posts helps us reach more dads who deserve to be seen.

How it works

  1. Tell us the story with specific examples of how this dad shows up.
  2. Share their social media info so we can identify and contact the right person.
  3. We review & schedule a DFIO Dad Recognition during a live or featured social post if selected.

We read every nomination. Timing and scheduling depend on volume and how many recognitions we have planned each week.

What each recognized dad receives

  • A DFIO keepsake challenge coin as a tangible reminder of why he was nominated and recognized
  • A piece of DFIO-branded merch (varies by recognition)
  • A social-media spotlight during a DFIO live and/or post (with consent)
  • A place in the DFIO Dads network — a growing group of recognized dads who often show up to support other dads online

As DFIO grows, our Phase 1 goal is to recognize at least one dad in every U.S. state while keeping each recognition meaningful and personal.

Who’s eligible

  • Dads, stepdads, guardians, and father figures
  • Active on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube (public or accessible profiles preferred)
  • Comfortable being recognized publicly on social media, if selected

What makes a strong nomination

  • Share a specific moment or pattern of behavior that shows who he is as a dad
  • Explain how his actions impact his kids, partner, or community
  • Mention anything he’s overcome or continues to push through for his family
  • Optional: note if he’s already connected with the DFIO community or DFIO Dads

Submit a nomination

Use the button above to open the social nomination form in a new tab.

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Privacy & consent

By submitting, you confirm accuracy and consent for DFIO to contact you and, if selected, the nominee. Stories, images, or media are shared publicly only with permission and in ways that respect the dad and his family.

FAQ

Do I need the nominee’s permission first?

No — you can nominate a dad without telling him. If selected, we reach out privately to confirm and get consent before any public recognition.

What if I only have their @handle?

That’s perfect. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube handles are enough. Links to recent videos or posts are also helpful.

Are recognitions guaranteed?

We review every nomination, but we can’t guarantee recognition. Our goal is to grow this program sustainably, reach dads across all 50 states, and keep each recognition meaningful and personal.