The Father's Day Council of Atlanta has selected Gary S. May as one of three recipients of the 2011 Father of the Year Award. Selected for being an outstanding businessman, a leader in the community, and a great father, Dr. May and his co-recipients will be honored at the Intercontinental Buckhead on June 16. The dinner is a benefit for the American Diabetes Association and its mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Currently, Dr. May is the Steve W. Chaddick School Chair for the School of ECE. Earlier this month, he was appointed as the next dean of the College of Engineering, to be effective July 1.

Since 1999, the American Diabetes Association has partnered with the National Father's Day Council to host the Father of the Year Awards dinner. Each year, these two organizations recognize numerous men from across the nation for the outstanding strength, commitment, and love that they exhibit as fathers. These men have not only attained success in their chosen field or endeavor, but also teach their children well and serve as good citizens and members of the community. 

To learn more about the American Diabetes Association, visit http://www.diabetes.org/ and to learn more about the American Diabetes Association/Father's Day Council partnership, click here.