International Men’s Day and Shed Happens share similar values and goals: to celebrate the positive impact men have on society, and the role they have in developing boys into quality young men.
These values will be top of mind when Shed Happens Mackay hosts the annual International Men’s Day breakfast on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Ocean International Hotel, proudly sponsored by DGH Engineering.
The winner of Mackay Man Of The Year, proudly sponsored by Hastings Deering Mackay, will also be announced at the breakfast.
Community members are encouraged to nominate men of all ages who are doing amazing things in our community - men that are passionate about making a difference and never seek any recognition.
Nominations close on September 30, 2022, with nomination forms available through the Shed Happens Mackay Facebook page and www.manoftheyearmackay.com.au.
2021 Mackay Man Of The Year Don Leckenby is a man who has applied the pillars of International Men’s Day in his day-to-day life consistently through the years.
“Celebrating International Men’s Day is most important as there are many support services for women but not so many for men,” Mr Leckenby said.
“Shed Happens is a place where they can offload and learn at the same time.
“When they talk with me, they listen.”
There are some fantastic prizes on offer for the Mackay Man of the Year, with a prize package including 12 months membership to Muscle Garden Gym and a $1,000 travel voucher courtesy of Helloworld Travel.
The award will be presented at the breakfast with a perpetual trophy and personal momento for the winner.
The two runners up will also be announced on the day.
Other pillars of International Men’s Day are to promote positive male role models, and to pursue gender equality.
International Men’s Day focuses on men’s health and wellbeing and works to create a safer and more equitable world.
In the words of the founder of Shed Happens, Ian Watson, “No bloke ever went backwards with encouragement”, and this is the ethos of Shed Happens.
WHAT: International Men’s Day Breakfast
WHERE: Ocean International Resort
WHEN: November 18, 2022 from 6:45am to 9:45am
CONTACT: Frank Cowell - 0434 908 968
Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson and 2021 Mackay Man Of The Year Don Leckenby at last year’s breakfast. Photo supplied: Shed Happens Mackay
