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We are building and supporting the emotionally mature, accountable, and compassionate male role models that our communities so desperately need. This is men's community for the 21st Century. The ManKind Project USA offers a widely recognized and respected men's...
Damion Jones – Canada • Alberta 2025
Canada • Alberta2025 Damion Jones Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I create a caring world by supporting and understanding others.” Damion runs a non-profit local shelter to provide a safe non-judgmental space to do productive programming and eat lunch for local indigenous...
Damian Popkin – USA • Mid Atlantic 2025
USA • Mid Atlantic2025 Damian Popkin Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I co-create a world of safety and abundance by loving fiercely.” Damian demonstrates a fierce commitment to serving and has a great and selfless love for the people he serves. He leads from stewardship and...
Tom Anderson – USA • Heartland 2025
USA • Heartland2025 Tom Anderson Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I create a compassionate and connected world by honoring myself and serving with wisdom and heart.” The common theme in Tom’s life has been to learn and grow, then teach and serve. His years of service to...
BC Chaney – USA • New England Area 2025
USA • New England Area2025 BC Chaney Ron Hering Award - 2025 “As a world leader I create sacred circles for both men and women to hear and speak the truth of their souls and for that I am responsible.” BC Chaney’s service journey began after leaving home at sixteen to...
Urs Blumer – Switzerland • German Speaking 2025
Switzerland • Swiss-German Speaking Region2025 Urs Blumer Ron Hering Award - 2025 He fights for what he believes is right and takes care of lost brothers. Urs, one of our sweat lodge leaders and one of the most active men in the european LKS community. In our opinion,...
Benjamin Ries – Switzerland • Suisse-Romande 2025
Switzerland • Suisse-Romande2025 Benjamin Ries Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I create an authentic and balanced world by following my intuition.” Benjamen feels a deep need to live an inner transformation and to reach out to the other half of humanity, women; this is his...
Stuart Graves Bush – USA • Philadelphia 2025
USA • Philadelphia2025 Stuart Graves Bush Ron Hering Award - 2025 “Co-create a peaceful and thriving world by initiating, building, and nurturing communities.” Stuart is a thriving Elder, passionate about building communities and mentoring others. His passion for...
Rich Paul – USA • Florida 2025
USA • Florida2025 Rich Paul Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I co-create a world of conscious community by recognizing truth through the vehicle of love and sharing my experience for the best and highest good of all concerned.” In his role as a mental health therapist at the...
Jeffrey Halbstein-Harris – USA • Greater Carolinas 2025
USA • Greater Carolinas2025 Jeffrey Halbstein-Harris Ron Hering Award - 2025 “To heal without judging those receiving my healing by modeling empathy and compassion and using all my heart, talent, and skills.” For more than four decades, Jeffrey has devoted his life to...
Alex Smith, Jr.- USA • Metro Tristate 2025
USA • Metro Tristate2025 Alex Smith, Jr. Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I create a world of healing and light by giving and sharing myself.” Alex’s ongoing work in his community has been focused in three areas: performing arts, visual arts, and community service. As...
Peter Navratil – USA • Upsate New York 2025
USA • Upstate New York2025 Peter Navratil Ron Hering Award - 2025 “To co-create a world of peaceful coexistence by treating myself and others with dignity, respect and compassion.” Courageous Lion w/Fierce Loving Heart, Peter K. Navratil, LCSW-R is a clinical social...
Chet Wright – USA • Southwest 2025
USA • Southwest2025 Chet Wright Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I create connected relationships by reclaiming my true self.” Chet collects, repairs, and distributes used bicycles to those in need. He has distributed over 3,500 bicycles, to Colonias outside Juarez, Mexico...
Steve Harper – USA • Southern California 2025
USA • SouthernCalifornia2025 Steve Harper Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I create a peaceful world by balancing creativity and leadership with self-care and rest.” A TV writer, playwright, actor, and writing coach, Steve has dedicated significant time to mentoring emerging...
Steve Westin – USA • Greater Carolinas 2025
USA • Greater Carolinas 2025 Steve Westin Ron Hering Award - 2025 “Healing thru love, acceptance, forgiveness, and caring.” Steve is volunteer at his local hospice chapter, making condolences calls for lost loved ones.
Matthew Gershater – USA • Inter-Mountain 2025
USA • Inter- Mountain 2025 Matthew Gershater Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I create a world of peace, harmony, and joy by following through, letting go, and sharing." Matthew’s mission began in 1998 with Mountain Adventure Tours, which evolved into Idaho BaseCamp. This...
Bob Mayhew- USA • South Central 2025
USA • South Central 2025 Bob Mayhew Ron Hering Award - 2025 “Change the world one hug at a time!” Bob joined the Land of My Grandfathers (LOMG) board in March 2021 and served through November 2025. During his tenure, he contributed hundreds of hours of hands on labor...
Dave Manion- USA • Wisconsin 2025
USA • NorCal 2025 Dave Manion Ron Hering Award - 2025 “I make a better world by speaking my truth.” Dave is a vital member of the Madison Monday Night I-Group for many years offering wisdom and support that came from his heart and spirit, his gentle soul touching...
Andy Wessel – USA • Central Plains 2025
USA • NorCal 2025 Andy Wessel Ron Hering Award - 2025 “To tend the fire of our humanity so all of us can be safe and fully alive.” Andy has spent the last 20 plus years making sure people have a community that feels like home and treats them with the dignity. His work...
Peter Karp – USA • NorCal 2024
USA • NorCal2024 Peter Karp Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create positivity, connection and peace by modeling vulnerability, courage and compassion. President of his local Parkinson’s Support Group, helping others navigate health challenges with dignity and a supportive...
David Sands – USA • Hawaii 2024
USA • Hawaii2024 David Sands Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a safe and secure world by developing sustainable solutions and modeling integrity. An innovator in sustainable construction who has pioneered the use of bamboo to create affordable, eco-friendly housing...
Stephen Disher – Canada • BC 2024
Canada • BC2024 Stephen Disher Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world of inspiration, love and play by choosing to be my authentic self. A landscape designer and advocate for tiny home living, dedicated to environmental stewardship and fostering creative community...
Jonathon Goldstein – USA • Philly 2024
USA • Philly2024 Jonathon Goldstein Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world of love, safety and connection by listening with an open heart. A long-time leader in the Philly community who facilitates open circles and supports men in building strong, supportive...
Jeff Belden, MD – USA • Heartland 2024
USA • Heartland2024 Jeff Belden, MD Ron Hering Award - 2024 To create a world of wonder by living my life with integrity, loving-kindness, and quiet reflection. A retired physician who supported his patients in finding new care. He shares wisdom via jeffbelden.com and...
Gordon Ritchie – Canada • Alberta 2024
Canada • Alberta2024 Gordon Ritchie Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world of compassion by living with pride and respecting all beings. Member of the Alberta MKP board and music director at Unitarian Church of Edmonton. He supports wellness and spiritual wellbeing...
Joe Thompson – USA • Heartland 2024
USA • Heartland2024 Joe Thompson Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create an accepting world by sharing, and loving openly. Participates in the political process as a Senate District Leader to bring justice and equity in our nation and the world.
Craig Stein – USA • Chicago 2024
USA • Chicago2024 Craig Stein Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world of presence, love, connection and patience by embracing the present moment as it is with both others and myself. A real estate broker and volunteer facilitator at Willow House, providing grief...
Richard Adams – USA • New England 2024
USA • New England2024 Richard Adams Ron Hering Award - 2024 To move first and foremost with compassion, to promote clearer understanding with everyone including myself. An aspiring reparationist committed to undoing racism; active in bi-racial group-reparations and a...
Christian Brodkom – Belgium 2024
Belgium2024 Christian Brodkom Ron Hering Award - 2024 To be of service to man and humanity by allowing everyone passages, in acceptance, kindness and non-judgment. A 'Passer' who accompanies vulnerable people, including those with disabilities, the homeless via his...
Francis Paquet – Canada • Québec 2024
Canada • Québec2024 Francis Paquet Ron Hering Award - 2024 Create a world of harmony and peace by creating safe and transformational spaces for men. Co-creator of 'Pleinement Homme,' a project dedicated to the development of healthy masculinity and the liberation from...
Octavio C. Leal – USA • SoCal 2024
USA • SoCal2024 Octavio C. Leal Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world of love and peace by not judging, by listening and by being patient. A college counselor and volunteer with the Boys to Men mentorship program, serving justice-impacted students and his San Diego...
Scott R. O’Hare – USA • Intermountain 2024
USA • Intermountain2024 Scott R. O’Hare Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world that vibrates loving energy, joyfully connecting all life by blissfully offering unconditional healing and safety. An intake coordinator for Veterans Services and certified NAMI speaker...
Bryan Siegel – USA • Houston 2024
USA • Houston2024 Bryan Siegel Ron Hering Award - 2024 To create a world of unconditional love through service. A Ritual Elder and pillar of the Land of My Grandfathers (LOMG) Board who helped secure the community's financial future through the Scott Cole Legacy...
Steve Aman – USA • Upstate NY 2024
USA • Upstate NY2024 Steve Aman Ron Hering Award - 2024 I soften the landing from collapse by raising awareness and supporting resilience. Developer of the 'Resilience and Acceptance in the Face of Collapse' course and active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and...
Roman Chip – USA • Southwest 2024
USA • Southwest2024 Roman Chip Ron Hering Award - 2024 As a man amongst men, I co-create a world of harmony and peace by teaching music. A music educator for over 40 years and recipient of the 2024 New Mexico Emeritus Music Educator of the year award.
Emilio Martínez – Mexico 2024
Mexico2024 Emilio Martínez Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world of compassion, presence and safety by connecting people with their purpose and through service to the community. A bridge between ancestral roots and modern life, integrating psychology and...
Stephen M. Aguirre – USA • Colorado 2024
USA • Colorado2024 Stephen M. Aguirre Ron Hering Award - 2024 I create a world of safety, integrity and trust by living a life of courage, vulnerability and compassion. Board chair for ACE Mentor Program of Colorado and dedicated volunteer supporting youth in...
Brendyn Alloys – South Africa 2024
South Africa2024 Brendyn Alloys Ron Hering Award - 2024 I co-create a safer world for all through compassion, love and honesty. A social service practitioner and dedicated father working to tackle poverty and lack of resources in South African communities.
Brian Hedden – USA • Colorado 2024
USA • Colorado2024 Brian Hedden Ron Hering Award - 2024 I co-create a world of love, safety and celebration by living my life with integrity, presence and play. A documentary filmmaker and community organizer who created Stump.vote to encourage civic engagement...
Michael Cervino – USA • Mid Atlantic 2024
USA • Mid Atlantic2024 Michael Cervino Ron Hering Award - 2024 To create communities of authentic and loving people who live and lead with heart. A veteran of the nonprofit sector with a 35-year career in fundraising and leadership, focused on community building and...
The Nordic Team – Nordic 2024
Nordic2024 The Nordic Team Ron Hering Award - 2024 Multiple (See slide) A dedicated group of 6 men who developed the Nordic Rite of Passage (ROP), fostering community and growth across the Nordic region.
Randall R. Rogers – USA • Central Plains 2024
USA • Central Plains2024 Randall R. Rogers Ron Hering Award - 2024 My mission is to do my work with integrity and heart so that I may be a clear channel for the Creator’s light to shine. An artist and community leader who hosts monthly open circles, providing a safe...
John Kurk – UK & Ireland 2024
UK & Ireland2024 John Kurk Ron Hering Award - 2024 I bring deep healing to men by living my truth with courage and vulnerability. One of the founding members of MKP UK & Ireland, John has been a cornerstone of the community for over 30 years as a facilitator and...
Kai Tesmer
Germany “I create a world in which every boy has healthy masculine role models by living my potential and being authentic,” Member and Chairman of the German MKP board, I-Group founder and leader, Co-Leader, supporting Boys to Men, supporting Women...
Julien Perrot
Switzerland 1983, when Julien was a child (11), passionate about nature and sensitive to its respect, he created "La Salamandre", a magazine that he published regularly, for distribution around his surroundings, and which has since become an independent,...
Phil Vivirito
USA • St. Louis “I help create a safe world by being an emotionally mature grown-ass man.” Phil was a senior facilitator and trainer for Gender Equity & Reconciliation International (GRWorld.org) which is an international organization that works...
Titus Alexander
UK & Ireland “To work with the wisdom of the world to inspire myself and others to create positive change with love, joy and laughter.” Titus aims to empower people to make a difference through education and support for effective citizenship,...
Jaime Valdes
Central Mexico “I create a world of harmony by teaching, making connections and healing.” Jaime was initiated in 2004 “by accident.” He went back to México and founded the first Mexico I-Group and then others. He kept going but was unable to send men to...
Jordan Bowman
USA • Greater Carolinas Jordan Bowman moves through the world with grace and power, creating opportunities for group reflection and transformation. He is currently the Young Warrior Representative for the GCA and strives to create more opportunities for...
Michael Tomasello
USA • Southern California Area “I create a world of Empowerment by speaking my gifts and taking action” Mike dedicates his career to empowering people of all ages to get better jobs. His service is an outgrowth of his skill, knowledge, and contacts in...
Alan J. Jacobson
USA • New England Area “I co-create a world of increased love and harmony by attracting like-minded people, together, for the greater good.” Alan is the founder and president of the Flo Creed-Jacobson Initiative. It is named in honor and memory of his...
Steven R. Vedro
USA • Florida “I create a world of light by seeing the light in others – and myself – no matter how dark the situation.” From 2011 to 2018, Steven volunteered with the Wisconsin Truth Project to bring men's work to two state prisons. After retiring...
Tyrone Marsh
USA • Metro Tristate “I co-create a world of gratitude and introspection by holding space, being joyful, and celebrating diversity.” Tyrone currently works at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a nonprofit dedicated to building resilient,...
Mattias Fyrörn
Nordic “I create a world of my full potential by celebrating my gold and my shadows.” Mattias Fyrörn has developed several groups, networks and not least programs for men who want to find their truth, their strength and live their lives in balance with...
Michel van Bellinghen and René Beguin
BelgiumMichel top photoRene bottom photo I create a world of kindness and mutual respect by offering who I am, aware of impermanence and celebrating the beauties of Life. -Michel I create a world of trust and respect, by consciously...
Cliff Bayuk
USA • Philadelphia “I co-create a world of love and respect by being magnanimous and grateful.” Cliff was initiated to MKP in Philadelphia in September 2019. His commitment to demonstrates a genuine desire to make a positive impact in his...
Steve Ramm
USA • Central Plains “I create a free and joyous world by giving, accepting and feeling love.” Steve is a man who models living his mission with deep vulnerability and integrity. In his work as a general contractor, he brings the soul of an...
Stephen Booth-Nadav
USA • Colorado Committed to building relationships of understanding and support across all faith traditions, and to being a voice and resource for multi-faith engagement in the Denver area.” Stephen facilitates the Multi-faith Leadership...
Warren William Bruhl
USA • ChicagoIn Memoriam “The real power in life is not what happens to us, but rather how we respond to the circumstances we face, a choice of love or fear.” Dr. Warren Bruhl, DC, DICCP, CFI, CFII, MEI (March 21, 1964 – November 22, 2023) ...
Wayne Wilson
USA • Southwest “To be of service to humanity, family, and friends.” Since Wayne’s NWTA weekend, he has taken on a mission of service to his community. He is a Diné (Navajo) man who saw an immediate need for the distribution of essential...
Aaron Reichert
USA • Hawaii “My mission is to create a world of emotional sobriety by authentic connection with GOD and my fellows.” We recognize Aaron’s journey of resilience and service. From his early days as a ninth-grade educated "street rat" from...
Brian Sawyer
Canada • Alberta “I create a bountiful world by sharing myself freely.” Brian has volunteered for the Greater Capital Region United Way in various capacities for more than a decade, from organizing the Government of Alberta’s workplace...
Bernie Parody
USA • Mid-Atlantic “I am creating a world filled with abundance of acceptance and appreciation by giving my unconditional acceptance and appreciation to everyone.” For the last 16 years, Bernie has volunteered at a support group for men with...
Conrad Cowherd
Canada • Ontario “To create a safe space for men to open their heart.” Conrad broadened Men’s Work by establishing a men’s retreat in Costa Rica. He personally financed and organized the Resiliency Project in November 2023, establishing...
Ronald Garrow
USA • Upstate New York “I create a kind world through acts of kindness.” Ron is the Executive of the The Indigenous Peoples Center in Rochester, New York. He works diligently to raise awareness of issues affecting Indigenous Americans and to...