The purpose of this award is to recognize male community members who have worked to cultivate a culture of gender equality, mutual respect, healthy relationships, and healthy masculinity. The nominee must either live, work, or volunteer in Melrose. Nominators can be of any age or relationship to the nominee (spouse, friend, student, supervisor, employee, etc,.)

Men4MAAV's mission is to support the work of the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) by developing a network of individuals and organizations to work with men and boys to promote and cultivate a culture of gender equality, mutual respect, and healthy relationships.

Our vision is to support a community where men and boys are accountable and empowered with the knowledge and tools to actively engage in transforming our culture to prevent male violence in all its forms, and where all male-identifying members embrace healthy masculinity.

Please be as detailed as you can in your responses.

Application Deadline is July 15th at midnight.
Award decisions will be communicated in Fall 2020, followed by a formal recognition ceremony in which awardee will receive the award and a gift bag.