The MKP Blog
Dene Maria Sebastiana
USA • Colorado “My mission is to make the world a more peaceful place by spreading my Gold with listening, hearing and patience." Richard's impact in the entrepreneurship community all over Upstate New York (Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse) is...
Richard A. Glaser
USA • Upstate New York “My mission is to make the world a more peaceful place by spreading my Gold with listening, hearing and patience." Richard's impact in the entrepreneurship community all over Upstate New York (Rochester, Buffalo,...
Terry Jones
USA • Northwest “To walk in the world more like an elder and help other men do the same.” Terry’s volunteer work has involved him in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Elderhood and mentoring. He is on the planning board for the non profit...
Warriors of Color United
USA • Mid Atlantic “I co-create a world of fulfillment, legacy and peace by building community, inspiring others, and living through my heart.” Robert is a life-long educator, and community activist in his Puna community on the Island of...
Robert Golden
Canada • Alberta “I co-create a world of fulfillment, legacy and peace by building community, inspiring others, and living through my heart.” Robert is a life-long educator, and community activist in his Puna community on the Island of...
Floyd Baptiste
Canada • Alberta “To be kind and loveable by helping people in society.” Floyd, initiated in September 2017, is 31 years old and lives in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. He is a compassionate, caring, Indigenous man who always looks to help others in...
23rd Annual Ron Hering Mission of Service Celebration
Join us for the 2021 Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards.
2021 Ron Hering Mission of Service Award Celebration
Saturday, 23 April, 2022 – 8:00pm London (UTC+1), 9:00pm Stockholm (UTC+2), 3:00pm eastern US, 12:00pm pacific US; Sunday, 24 April – Sydney, Australia 5:00am, New Zealand 7:00am
Hosted by the ManKind Project Nordic
Contact: Peter Culver – petercmkp@gmail.com
Mike Holdstock – michael.holdstock@telia.com
Find the Zoom Information on the MKP Calendar on MKPConnect.org
Frank Asher
Pregnant Papa Seahorse USA • Mid Atlantic Area “Co-create a space or place by bringing people and plants together allowing this connection to benefit our environment as well as our culture.” I created a company called Fairies' Crossing that...
Charlie Bauer
El Lobo (The Wolf)USA Northwest “I create a world of joy, ease and freedom through connection, love, and forgiveness.” Charlie funneled $89,000 in community donations after the Alameda fire into survival necessities for migrant families...
Nick Schalk
Pit Bull Watched Over By Eagle Spirit USA • St. Louis “I create the world of unconditional love, by authentically being divinely who I am” Nick initiated in the Spring of 2005. In the years since, he has served and represented...
Octavio C. Leal
Rottweiler USA • San Diego Area “I co-create a world of love and peace by not judging, listening, and by being patient.” Octavio is a caring, peaceful, hardworking, and a reliable man. He makes a difference in this world by being at service...
Don Goodeve
Crazy PythonCanada • British Columbia “I create a world of deep connection through fierce loving presence.” I am 53, divorced (twice), a father of 2 Boys in their early 20s. I live with my partner of four years in a house we co-own in...
Mike Holdstock
Independent Wolf Nordic “I see the excellence in myself and everyone else, just as we are.” Mike's work with the Men's Forum and the men's hotline is about creating a space for men to give and get from one another. He created a men's hotline...
Steve Kurtagh
Bonobo USA • Northern California “My Mission is to create a better world by selfless service to others.” Steve Kurtagh has been a leader for Boys To Men in Northern California since 2010. In the last two years he has spearheaded Boys-To-Men...
Paul Johnson
Wolf King USA • Chicago “I create safety in the world by holding a vision of the Divine for the protection of the initiation of the sacred masculine for myself and for the world.” Paul has dedicated his life to battling racism, sexism, and...
Cory Derby
Red Bull with Open Heart USA • Central Plains “To create a loving world by trusting myself, others and God.” This man gives some of the men of Sioux City a 2nd chance! He established his life to the point where he owns and runs a lawn...
Piers Cross
Powerful Lion UK and Ireland “I create a world of love and connection through feeling everything both the light and the dark. And by being present with an open heart.” I support men and teenage boys to heal from childhood trauma especially...
Jeremy Byard
Amateur Prophet Bonobo USA • Mid America Area, Kentucky Legacy “To create an equitable world by empowering others, by being passionate, open minded, and vulnerable.” Jeremy Byard is a veteran and a visionary who is a passionate advocate...
Mish Middelmann
Seeing Bat South Africa • Johannesburg “I create a world of love and creative fulfillment by loving, connecting and empowering myself and others.” As a prostate cancer survivor Mish’s service to the world is a unique online global support...
Jeff Kidman
Kidape USA • New England Area “I create the space where others can experience the love and healing that is waiting for them so they can realize their own potential, especially young men.” Jeff Kidman was initiated into Men's work in 1994 and...
Daniel Scruggs
Compassionate Turtle USA • Greater Carolinas “I share musical instruments and culture to educate, inspire and unite.” Daniel Scruggs uses his gifts as a professional musician, world traveler and cultural educator to educate, inspire and...
David Amelio
Sacred Mountain Lion with Open-Heart USA • Philadelphia “I Co-create a world of love by embracing the sacred man, healing the human condition through initiation, awareness and teaching others to open up to the full potential of their divine...
Ari Yahrok
Bad Ass Blood Wolf USA • SouthWest “I am the one who creates intimacy by embracing vulnerability in myself and others.” Ari creates safe spaces to heal. He does this through drumming and gardening. Ari volunteers with special needs...
Dan Erickson
White Eagle Canada • Alberta “I create a world of harmony and peace through service and compassion.” Dan volunteers at the Health Science Centre supporting staff. He also supports the National Microbiology Laboratory Wellness committee. He...
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...