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Nominations for Mother of the Year®

Nominations are accepted every year starting on Mother’s Day through
September 15th
Each State Mother of the Year® is announced in January.
The National Mother of the Year® is selected in April during the American Mothers National Convention

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For over 85 years, American Mothers has recognized moms across the United States and its five territories with the historic honor of Mother of the Year®. We select a state honoree from every part of the country and then name a National Mother of the Year® at the annual National Convention of American Mothers. Nominate an inspirational mom in your life who’s harnessing her maternal energy to impact the lives of people around her!
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Mother of the Year® eligibility requirements:

  1. A nominee for Mother of the Year® is a biological/foster/adoptive mother of one or more children.
  2. She embodies traits highly regarded in mothers and displays the ability to strengthen family relationships through maternal energy.
  3. She exemplifies in her life and conducts the precepts of the Golden Rule and the power of a mother’s inner strength to deal with the successes and challenges in life.
  4. She also exhibits an interest in her community by participating in programs and services that enrich mothers, children and/or families.
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Oklahoma’s Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas named 88th National Mother of the Year®

Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas has been named the 2023 National Mother of the Year®. She was awarded this honor by American Mothers, Inc. on April 22 during their 88th National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. American Mothers, Inc. (AMI) is an 88-year-old non-profit organization whose mission is to recognize mothers and their...

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Meet the Moms

Lori

2023 Mother of the Year®

Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas

Oklahoma
Doris Profile

2022 Mother of the Year®

Doris Donley

Colorado
Nominations for Mother of the Year®

2021 Mother of the Year®

Dr. Mautra Staley Jones

Oklahoma

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  • Copy this: ‘I nominated [tag/name of your nominee] for Mother of the Year! #ittakesamom’ Share more about her, if you’d like.
  • Remember to tag her and @American Mothers. Then, post!

Mother of the Year®

Nominations
Mother’s Day to September 15 – Annually
State Mother of the Year® announced
January
National Mother of the Year® selected
at the National Convention of American Mothers in April

Mother of the Year® Nomination Form