International Men's Day

International Men's Day 2023

International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being.

Portsmouth's Official International Men's Day event returns for its second year and is being organised by Dadzclub who want to do all that they can to promote positive male voices from our community that inspire and help others. That is why on International Men's Day they are hosting an inclusive event that brings people and organisations together to listen, share and inspire.

This year's event will be held at the historic Treadgolds building, once an ironmongers workshop, it has now been lovingly renovated and yet retains its sense of historical significance whilst providing a bright and characterful venue.

Guests will be greeted with a drinks reception on arrival courtesy of our bar sponsors, the wonderful team at Portsmouth Distillery!

Enjoy delicious food throughout the evening, whilst enjoying great music and connecting with local organisations and listening to a diverse range of Inspirational Speakers.

The highlight of the evening will be the Appreciation Awards Ceremony that will shine a light on some truly inspirational men, boys and masculine identifying people.

We will be presenting 6 awards during the evening in the following categories:

Dadzclub Award

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Community and Inclusion

Unsung Hero

Inspiring Young Male

Overcoming Adversity

The UK themes for International Men's Day 2023 are:

Zero Suicide
Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys
Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity
Raising awareness and/or funds for charities supporting men and boys’ wellbeing

Dress to impress! (Wear what makes you feel fabulous!)

Introducing our guest Speaker

NIGEL CLARKE

A hugely recognisable face (and voice) in presenting and hosting, Nigel Clarke is a vastly experienced and versatile performer across entertainment, dance and music.

Nigel is well known for CBeebies ‘The Baby Club’ and ‘The Toddler Club’ and has been involved with countless tv and live shows across multiple channels and networks. A proud father of 3 himself, in 2020 Nigel also founded the Podcast ‘Dadvengers’.

With over nearly half a million listeners, it’s also a website and community that features celebrity guests and is an incredible parenting network to support fathers with resources, info and sharing intimate parenting experiences.

A brief history About this historic Venue!

Humble beginnings

Dating back to the 18th Century the site served as accommodation for dockyard workers.

A place of Industry

In 1809, The building was purchased by William Treadgold and operated as a steel & ironmongers

A future in the balance

Treadgold's ceased trading in 1988 and was sold to Hampshire County Council.

It was run as a museum from 1995 to 2003 when it was closed due to safety and maintenance.

In safe hands

The John Pounds Community Trust has embarked on an exciting project to breathe new life and purpose into this much loved building set in the heart of Portsea.

Renewed purpose

The building itself may be historic but the offer inside is anything but, featuring every modern facility you're likely to need. This adds to the ambience of the location; a sensitively restored 19th Century blacksmiths and ironmongers, which opens up to a community courtyard garden. The building still retains its sense of historic significance with whilst providing a bright and characterful venue.

The history of this building and the story of it's restoration can be found by clicking here.

Sponsorship Pack

Elevate International Men's Day with Our Exclusive Sponsorship Packages and Honouring Outstanding Men in Our Community

Prepare for an extraordinary journey as we invite you to be part of a sensational celebration of International Men's Day. This event is not just an ordinary gathering; it's a night of pure exhilaration dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements and contributions of men worldwide, particularly those selfless males who perform great deeds in our community. And here's your chance to illuminate your brand on this grand stage by becoming one of our esteemed sponsors!

Why Sponsor the International Men's Day Awards Night?

International Men's Day isn't just a date on the calendar; it's a moment to appreciate the invaluable role men play in society. We are committed to shining a spotlight on the selfless males who perform great deeds in our community. By sponsoring this event, you're not only supporting equality, diversity, and the well-being of all individuals, but you're also highlighting these unsung heroes. Here's why our sponsorship packages should be your top choice:

1. Visibility and Exposure that Dazzles:

Our awards night promises to draw an eclectic and enthusiastic audience, including influential figures, community leaders, and media luminaries. Your brand will bask in the limelight, gaining exceptional exposure both at the event and through our extensive marketing blitz.

2. Your Brand, a Champion of Unsung Heroes:

By partnering with us on International Men's Day, your brand takes a stand for gender equality and shines a spotlight on those selfless males who perform great deeds in our community. It's more than sponsorship; it's a declaration of your corporate social responsibility.

3. Networking Extravagansa:

Prepare to connect with kindred spirits and businesses, cultivating relationships that could benefit your organisation in ways you've never imagined.

Our Sponsorship Packages:

We've meticulously crafted a range of sponsorship packages, each designed to cater to your specific needs and objectives. Whether you desire prominent branding opportunities or the privilege of presenting an award to one of these deserving men, we have a package that will make your brand shine like never before.

Get Involved and Ignite the Excitement!

This is your golden ticket to align your brand with a cause that truly matters and to honour those selfless males who perform great deeds in our community. Don't let this moment slip away – contact us today to dive into the details of our sponsorship packages.

Let's Unite to Create an International Men's Day like Never Before – An Event That Will Echo Through the Ages, Celebrating Remarkable Men and Their Outstanding Contributions!

Click here to download our sponsorship pack

International Men's Day Appreciation Awards

We are excited to announce that the nominations for International Men’s Day Appreciation Award Ceremony are now open and we can't wait to receive your nominations for those inspirational men in our community!

The Appreciation Awards Ceremony will take place at Treadgolds Portsmouth on the evening of Thursday 23th November and promises to be a prestigious night full of inspiring stories!

Successful nominations will be notified on or before Saturday 5th November, each award recipient will receive a ticket for themselves and a guest to attend the event where they will receive acknowledgment and be presented with an official International Men's Day Certificate and one of our International Men's Day Awards!

The panel will be using what you have written about your nominee to make their decisions so think carefully about what you write. The six awards have been set deliberately broad to encourage greater participation. The important thing is that the recipient identifies as male and that their action’s are deserving of appreciation.

We wish that we could give every deserving nomination an award, we honestly would if we could!

As a small way to involve and celebrate as many men and boys as possible we will provide a link to a downloadable certificate to print and give to those deserving men and boys in our community.

To nominate someone, we recommend that you get their permission or from their parent or carer if they are under 18 years of age. You may also be contacted about your nomination.

You may only nominate the same person once and duplicate forms will be discounted.

The awards are decided by a panel and will be based on what is written about any one nominee not necessarily on the number of times the same person is nominated.

The closing date for nominations will be at midnight on 31st October 2023.

By completing this nomination form you are accepting the T&C's which can be found at the bottom of this page.

Award Pillars

Dadzclub Dad of the year
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Community and Inclusion
Unsung Hero
Inspiring Young Male
Overcoming Adversity

Submit a Nomination

Terms and Conditions

Additional Information

Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as if you enter you are bound by these rules.

The Dadzclub International Men's Day Awards is open to residents within the United Kingdom only and excludes members of the Parenting Network or Dadzclub staff members.
To be eligible to receive an award, the nominated person must identify as male and must live or work within Portsmouth, Southampton and IOW.
The competition submissions start in September 2023 and close at 23:30 on 31st October 2023 (the “Closing Date”). No entries can be made before the Start Date or after the Closing Date. Entries received after the Closing Date will not be counted.
To enter, participants should complete the online nomination form.
The finalists will be selected by a panel after assessing entries based on how well they demonstrate one or more of the pillars. The finalists will be notified using the email address entered on the nomination form.
If we do not hear back from a the award recipient within 48hrs after we have notified them, we reserve the right to disqualify this winner and choose another one.
If you are selected to receive an award, you agree to your name being published on this website and on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony on 23rd November. No cash alternative is available.
We regret that we can not post or deliver the award to recipients if they are unable to attend the event. Award recipients will need to make arrangements to collect the award from The Parenting Network office in Portsmouth.
Individuals can only nominate the same person once. Entries generated by script, macro, robotic, programming, or any other automated means outside of the Website are prohibited and will be disqualified. No purchase necessary. Only valid and correctly completed entries will be accepted.
Individuals cannot use secondary email addresses to increase the number of times a person is nominated.
If a dispute arises regarding who submitted an entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the authorised account holder of the account and name provided at time of entry. Authorised account holder is defined as: the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, Facebook or Twitter, online service provider, or other organisation responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
We reserve the right to cancel, amend, withdraw, terminate or temporarily suspend this competition in the event of any unforeseen circumstances or technical reason outside its reasonable control, with no liability to any entrants or third parties.
We reserve the right to disqualify any entries and withhold any award which may have been won if we believe that an entrant has not complied with the Website Terms. And reserve the right to take appropriate legal action if necessary. The competition judge’s decision is final and no discourse will be entered into.
Any awards damaged after presentation will not be replaced or refunded.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Promoter shall not be liable for any damage, loss or injury or death arising from the award of a prize. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in our terms and conditions of participation in the competition shall limit our liability for any liability the limitation of which is not permitted by law.
By participating in the awards event, entrants are deemed to have read and understood and, agree to be bound by, these terms and conditions and privacy policies.