Dwyane Wade has plenty of awards on his mantelpiece for his exploits in the NBA, but the latest honor for the Heat star is for his work off the court with his kids.

On Thursday, Wade was named the 2011 recipient of a Fatherhood Award courtesy of the National Fatherhood Initiative for his “dedication to his two sons,” the NFI said in a statement.

“This Fatherhood Award reflects Dwyane’s commitment to being the kind of dad his sons need him to be,” said NFI president Roland C. Warren. “He gives dads everywhere a great example of what it means to be an involved, responsible, and committed father.