The MKP Blog
Richard Torres
USA • South Central Area “I co-create a world of love, compassion and justice by being open, honest and fair.” Richard Torres spent years in the culinary field, serving others as a caterer and chef. During his tenure as head of the Houston...
Scott MacRae, MD
Golden Eagle USA • Upstate New York “I embrace my healing and feelings, giving myself and others with love.” I am a physician and surgeon who lost my father at an early age. This launched me into a life of self discovery culminating with my...
Justin VanBuskirk
Trusting Tiger USA • Mid America Area, Central Great Lakes “I co-create a safe environment for myself and others to authentically heal, express and thrive.” Justin has been living his mission by focusing his efforts on helping others take...
Jay Kassirer
Sensuous MonkCanada • Ontario “I co-create a sustainable world by loving and empowering myself and others.” For 25 years, Jay has trained and supported governments, NGOs and business leaders worldwide to plan and evaluate programs that...
Rob Sötemann
Joyful Hog with Gold Heart USA • Wisconsin “I create a world of Love and Compassion by loving myself unconditionally and supporting everybody to his fullest potential.” Sötemann was born in Amsterdam in The Netherlands on September 2nd,...
Murray “Cappy” Caplan
Golden Blessing Eagle USA • Colorado “I co-create a world of love and acceptance by loving and accepting myself.” I was very lucky at a very young age to have parents who accepted me just the way I was and modeled a joyful life reached...
Simon Larouche
Lion EngagéCanada • Québec “Je cocrée un monde de jeu de joie et de collaboration en connectant le Vivant.” Créateur, fondateur et propriétaire du Centre de l’Hêtre un centre de ressourcement en pleine nature jumelé à un projet...
SUN KINGS I-GROUP
Geoff Potts , Kevin Danaher, Peter Weiler, Michael Barickman and Chaz Harrington USA Florida These five MKP brothers live their mission and have truly demonstrated how “we can be the change we want to see in the world.” The five men of the...
Axel Dobernowsky
Tanzender Puma Germany “Here and now I encourage men and women to show their talents by living mine.” Axel died a serious car accident last year. He was a loving father and leaves behind two sons and a partner. He did a lot for the Community...
Award Ceremony Video
Award Ceremony Video
Steve “Smytty” Smyth
Red Eagle Wolf USA • Colorado, Denver “I co-create a world of Love, Serenity and Healing by doing what I’m called to do.” Steve “Smytty” Smyth is an active member in many volunteer organizations dedicated to the safety of children, helping...
Paul Newell
The Meecuna Fox Moon USA • Metro New York TriState “I co-create a world of freedom and expression by being powerfully authentic and in service to self and others.” Paul is an advocate and guide for wholistic health and the well-being of...
Aron Halevi
Easy TigerSouth Africa • Cape Tow “I create a connected, vibrant and integrated world by listening with care and using my creativity and courage to heal myself and the world around me.” Aron Halevi is a social innovator living near Cape...
David Vail
Red Stone USA • Upstate New York “My mission is to create a world of sustainable abundance by showing up, paying attention, and telling the truth.” David Vail volunteers at the Villa of Hope working in rehabilitation for young people...
Royston John
Conscious Lion UK & IRELAND • London “I create a world of people who love each other and care for tomorrow's children, by sharing my love and abundant joy with humanity.” Royston John is a man living his mission out there in the world....
Genesis Young
Koholā Singing for the Planet USA • Hawaii “I create a world of truth and love by being authentic.” Genesis and his wife, Sulara James, started the nonprofit Teran James Young Foundation (TJYF),which is dedicated to creating peace in the...
Navid Modiri
Loving Lion Nordic “I create a world of truth and love by being authentic.” Engaged in men's work since 2013, Navid launched a virtual support programme in 2020 for Swedish men - Supportive Brother (SB). SB is motivated by a desire to have a...
Corey Lee
Playful Deer Canada • Alberta “I create a loving world of peace by serving myself first, those I love and others.” For many years Corey has been an active force in keeping people connected through numerous communities, by organizing and...
Martin Rivard
Humble JaguarCanada • Québec “I create a world of love and connection while being connected and expressing love with all that surrounds me.” Martin is involved in several ManKind Project committees, and is also a member of the Board of...
Jet Teisberg
Withheld per request of Jet USA • Central Plains “To awaken people to see and accept their shadows.” After recovering from cancer, John created "The Reluctant Brotherhood," a weekly support call for men all over the counter who are...
Doug Stern
Hawk Inside the Belly of a Beast USA • Midwest, Kentucky “My mission is to create a free and happy world by being free and happy.” Doug went to his usual 12-step meeting June 2, 2020, read Step 1 aloud, and had an epiphany about racial...
Philippe Wanufel
Grizzly Apaisé Belgium “I am on the way to a fairer and more united world thanks to my facetious clown, my available quiet strength and my generous and unifying character.” Since his retirement, Philippe has devoted himself to two...
Bharataji Anthony Joplin
Healing Panther with Dragon Spirit USA • Chicago “I heal the world by uncovering the divinity in myself and others.” Bharataji Joplin has been on a 25-year mission to help people discover the Divine in themselves and see it in those around...
Fernando Alvarez
Dragón dorado sobre una horda de monos Mexico • Mexico City “I create a world of abundance and love.” Fernando is a professor and registered psychologist devoted to protecting Mexican children from child abuse. He also works in the realm of...
Unnamed Man
USA • Los Angeles Area The man selected by the Los Angeles Area has chosen not to accept the Award and has asked that the following be read: It is a high honor to have been nominated for, considered for, and chosen to receive this...
Terje Lange
Goldener Drache über einer Horde Affen Germany “Courageously, I create a world of gentleness, love and joy by showing myself, true my limits and living truthfully. I plant the grain of love in every being by connecting the sacred-male with...
Christoph Buro
Freier Bär Germany “I create a world of creative connection and healing by exemplifying my values of love, humility and surrender.” Christoph was a volunteer teacher for several years at Leonhard - Entrepreneurship for Prisoners;...
Robert Alexander
Golden Eagle USA • South East “I have created a world of possibilities by helping others and myself discover their best self.” Rob is an active volunteer for AARP. He is a member of the Volunteer Facilitator and Trainer Team (VFTT) where he...
Denis Mercier
Born To Be Wild Horse Canada • Ontario “I create a world of balance and belonging by healing and teaching.” Denis changes lives through his service. He's been a Big Brother since 1995 and has had 3 “Littles” -- including one who is now an...
Ryan Bemis
Benevolent Bison USA • Southwest “I create a world of solidarity by holding space for suffering, partnering with the people, and cultivating resilience building at the grassroots.” Ryan is co-founder of the Barefoot Acupuncture Movement, a...
Dale Joyal
Moral Moose Canada • Red Deer Alberta “I create a world of truth by courageously speaking my truth to myself and others.” When Dale moved to Red Deer (Alberta, Canada) there wasn’t a men’s group, so he started a flourishing group and...
Kurt F. Bauer
Lion USA • St louis “I create a world of love by trusting.” Kurt has been active in St. Louis MKP for many years, most notably as a co-facilitator for open support groups for initiated and uninitiated men. When the pandemic hit, Kurt learned how to...
Jeffrey Tate
Mindful Otter USA • Florida “I create a world of abundance by building organizations of Love and accomplishment.” Jeffrey lives his mission in the world by Building Cyclo Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing treatments for...
Michael Dreiling
Giraffe USA • Northwest “I restore connection between the heart and mind by nurturing the wounds of my heart and relinquishing falsehoods of the mind, and in doing this I become an expression of Spirit’s wisdom on Earth.” Dreiling lives his...
Terry Rouse
Courageous Crow USA • Heartland “I create a world which is beautiful, loving, and nurturing by accessing my power and pursuing my passion.” Terry is pouring his heart and intention into a creation of great healing, compassion and practical...
Rick Pack
Calm Cheetah USA • Greater Carolinas “I create a world in which data, including our diverse stories and that of scientific research, help us create a healthier world.” Rick Pack serves as a writer and data-focused member of the 100 Black Men of...
Craig Roberts
Shimmering Starfish with Guiding Radish USA • Mid Atlantic “I create a world of Joy, Peace and Fearlessness by breaking free, getting involved and sharing.” Craig has pursued a variety of volunteer opportunities. He is an active volunteer with the...
Gregory Gardner
Open Hearted Hawk USA • Wisconsin “I create a healthy and powerful world by speaking my truth and affirming others.” Greg’s mission supports the belief that all people are deserving of care of respect. Greg provides medical and dental care to...
Bill Boerner
Grey Wolf with Free Soaring Hawk USA • Philadelphia “I co-create a world of peace through service and listening.” Bill is very active in the recovery community. He’s been on the board of directors and board of trustees at his home group. During the...
John Marsden
Leaping Dolphin USA • San Diego “The sunshine of my love shines through when I believe myself and show my tender heart.” Since 2014 John has made leadership in the Boy Scouts of America his mission of service. Years of direct leadership as Scoutmaster...
Elders for Climate Justice
USA • New England Area Stew Kennedy, Jud Lawrie, Lance Polya, Robert Ryan, Steve Simmer, Steve Aman and Jon Witte We, the Elders for Climate Justice, are dedicated to creating conversations about climate change, and urgently encouraging action. We...
Adam Abelardo Gettinger-Brizuela
Papa Gorilla USA • San Diego “I create a world of nurtured children and empowered adults by educating myself and passing on the knowledge to others.” Adam began his journey as a grassroots community organizer as a 15 year-old high school student. Forty...
Developing Community • Oahu, HI MKP Hawaii
Community CoordinatorWayne Bow 4 I-Groups 98 NWTA Grads 33 New Grads in 2019 8 MKP USA supporting members Oahu is an example how great things happen when a small group of people have well defined purpose and vision. In 2019 a core team from Oahu set out...
Sustaining Community • Rochester, NY MKP Upstate New York
Community Coordinator Robert Conway 10 I-Groups 371 NWTA Grads 6 New Grads in 2019 47 MKP USA supporting members The Rochester Community is about engagement, fun, and service! As one of the oldest communities in the country, it’s awesome to see...
Preston Lopez
Mariposa USA • Southern California “I co-create a sustainable and equitable world by organizing my community and empowering the marginalized.” Preston is an activist and organizer. He primarily devotes his energy to bringing about environmental justice...
Fernando Álvarez
Serpiente Guerrera México • México City “Create a world of abundance and love.” A professional Psychologist devoted to protect Mexican children from child abuse and support of Trans children in elementary public schools, Fernando also works in Gender and...
Scott Herbert “Corky” Sigurdson
Shining Owl with Sacred Heart USA • San Diego “I create a world of love, joy, health, wealth and forgiveness, through faith in my God and action in the world.” Member, Board of Directors Boys to Men USA; Mountain Adventure Leader Trainer, San Diego with...
James Mayfield Smith
Courageous Wild Tree Fox USA • Heartland “I create a world of BreakThrough Moments by opening my heart, sharing my gifts, and following my dreams.” James has built a career on the work he learned in MKP, which he has followed up with intensive work in...
James R. Creasey
Strong Black Dog USA • Colorado “My mission is to create connection and playfulness by living with curiosity, courage and kindness.” In the silence and confusion of dementia, on a summer holiday in 2008, James Creasey discovered new connections with his...
Dan Loeffler
Bright Falcon USA • Greater Carolinas “To serve my community when grief enters one’s life due to the death of a loved one or a relationship.” Working through a variety of programs including Comfort Zone Camp, The Dinner Party, Death Café, and the Grief...
Glenn Williams
Sacred Little Light USA • New England “I create restorative community by creating safe spaces in society to promote personal redemption, collective repair, and accountability for those impacted by the criminal justice system.” After serving a twenty-one...
Mark Rowley
Mentoring Food Lion USA • Florida “I create a world of limitless opportunities by teaching myself and others to be creative with their resources.” The opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions, with people dying every day. At Jacksonville Fire &...
Allen Pulsifer Doyle
Gliding Caribou USA • Southeast “I create a loving and safe home by nurturing connection, embracing challenge, and revering nature.” Allen’s motto is “Think Upstream,” and he looks to source issues to resolve problems downriver. Working the University of...
Jim Lachman
Turkey Vulture USA • Upstate New York “I create a beautiful world of connected people by teaching and modeling connection.” Jim served Veterans regarding housing, employment, and substance use issues. Serves on the board of directors of the Da Nang...
Anthony Avila
Strong Fox King USA • Southwest “I create a world of connection and belonging by first loving myself and speaking my truth.” Anthony Avila creates connection in Tucson by involving others in work that lifts them up. Anthony successfully sponsors Red Cross...
Pat Pattison
Hummingbird with Raven Heart Canada • British Columbia “I create a world of connection, peace and joy through relentless compassion and speaking my truth.” Pat has lived his life in community service for over 20 years. His venues have included voluntary...
Henry Lucas
Slaying Mantis USA • Mid America, Kentucky “I create a world of greatness by believing in You, believing in me and building loving communities.” Henry is a social worker who has become a therapist with a LCSW and a LCADC. Henry has created a 7-step...
Martin Lassoff
Crazy Hawk USA • South Central “I teach, I lead, and I follow those I trust.” Martin has supported the Center for the Healing of Racism as a volunteer for over 15 years, helping to facilitate the healing of racism through education and dialogue in a safe...
Rod Boothroyd
Gliding Blue Heron MKP UK & Ireland “To promote reconciliation by facilitating healing circles in which people can bring their shadow into the light and so grow into emotional maturity.” Rod leads both men-only and mixed-gender groups, the latter run...
Patrick Dempsey
Gliding Blue Heron USA • Central Plains “I create a world of enthusiasm by practicing care for myself and others at a high level.” Starting from scratch, Pat helped start and grow and remains active in the Des Moines MKP community since 2007. Pat is a...
David Buffalo
Grief Walker Canada • Alberta “I am a brave and courageous man painting the wondrous world and my people are my canvas.” Dave was unhappy with the degree of exclusion within his community of Maskwacis so began to do what he could to impact on...
Artis Patterson
Warrior Dove with Fierce Open Heart & Wild Black Panther USA • Mid America, Indiana Area MKP USA Special Award “I create a world where men can be their true, authentic selves, by being my true, authentic self.” Art has been on a mission to create a...
Justin Tilson
Grief Walker Canada • Ontario “I create intentional communities that foster connections and the evolution of mind, body, and spirit. I do this by passionately living my truth and inviting others to live theirs.” Justin was born on Manitoulin Island in...