We may not be able to take mom out for Mother’s Day this year, but that doesn't mean we can’t celebrate her in a BIG way! We invited you to submit your mom for your own unique Mom Award, and the response was incredible! Our official "awards ceremony" will be livestreamed Sunday, May 10 at 9:30am on our Facebook page and YouTube channel (you'll also be able to go back and watch the livestream again after). And below, you can read the complete list of amazing moms who were celebrated by their families and friends!
And the award goes to...
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Award: |
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Althea Villaverde |
Samuel and Nirele |
The Most Awesome Mom in the World Because you always take care of us. You are a great cook and baker and you always make us yummy food. Thank you for everything! |
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Amanda Fulford |
Sarah Fulford |
Strongest mom (not physically) I would like to celebrate Amanda Fulford this Mother's Day. She is the mother to Eliana Yeshaya, who was such a wonderful blessing from the Lord. Though Amanda no longer gets to parent her little girl she is and has been an amazing mom! She is an example to me, always thanking and praising the Lord in spite of this hardship. She has continued to be a wonderful, loving aunt throughout all the heartache and is very present and helpful in the lives of her nieces and nephews. We love you Amanda |
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Anna Rininger |
Emery Rininger |
The most helpful, nice, beautiful mom award. Because she is always helping others and is just the best and the most beautiful. Mic drop. |
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Ashley Thomas |
Blair, Elle, Sienna |
Best movie night Mom She lets us stay up late to watch a movie with her and we have fun. Sometimes we watch some exiting movies and she loves funny movies she is the best Mom ever! |
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Ashton Wood |
Winona Willa Wood |
Matching Mom Award My mom does hoard her style and swagger. She buys matching fits for me so we can both be Instagram models. |
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Austen Jensen |
Beniah, Nora, and Sawyer Jensen |
Most likely to cave and give us cake for dinner! In this season of quarantine... our mom has laid aside all semblance of nutrition and embraced a new philosophy. Cake and ice cream as meal replacement! |
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Barb Mainguy |
Tyler Mainguy, Alyson Mainguy. Alexa Mainguy |
The Selfless Compassion Award No matter how uncertain our lives were, we could always count on our Mom to love and look out for us. Whether that meant a long drive out of town for a sports tournament, or assistance on school projects that we'd left far too late, we always knew she'd drop what she was doing to help us out. Not only would she sacrifice her time for us, but she'd do it with a smile (most of the time...). Her love and compassion reached far beyond just our house. Once we moved out and left her alone with Steve, she understandably needed an escape. She then took up the role of Church Mom; caring for pastors new and old, and pouring in hours and hours to make sure that everything ran smoothly come Sunday. We love you so much Mom, and we hope that your Mother's day is as special as every day we get to spend with you. |
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Beatrice Dias |
Isaiah and Eli Dias |
Super Mom…Super Wife...Super TIRED Award. Our mom makes it her mission every single day to make us feel special. From being there for us when we are in need to making sure we feel loved and teaching us all the important things in life. She meets our every need from the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep. She really makes us feel like we come first. She makes sure we pray and spend time with the Bible every morning and end every evening in prayer. And most importantly she make the yummiest food. She is the best cook. She is just always there for us and we love her!!! She is a Super Mom. My dad says she is a super wife so she must be super tired and she deserves an award. So please please, please let her win! |
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Carolina Gonzalez |
The Gonzalez Four |
The Best Cook and Wise mom Our mom makes delicious meals on daily basis and takes her time to prepare them with creativity and love. She also takes the time to give us the proper advice with our struggles. She is a bridge that God uses for our lives to continue serving and loving Jesus. |
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Denise Gervais |
Zach Gervais |
#bestcook-bestcleanerb-asketballplaying-fortnitewatching-alwaysthereforyou-doeseveryfavouryouwant Because she cooks great food, cleans our house beautifully, plays basketball with me, watches me play Fortnite, is always there for me and does a lot of the favours I ask (doesn’t because she’s being a good parent and making learn how to take after myself) |
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Diana Harris |
Ethan Harris |
Most Healthy Mom Because she helps us keep ourselves healthy by doing a cleanse yearly and drink Rice Milk instead of cows milk. |
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Diana Harris |
Aaron Harris |
Caring Mom Diana takes amazing care of her whole family. She is extremely caring, loving, and kind. |
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Diana Harris |
Ava Harris |
Caring, loving and best hugs I love my mom because she is the most caring and loving mom. She gives the best hugs |
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Diana Harris |
Julia Harris |
I nominate my Mom for best pranker award My mom never ceases to scare me to death whether it’s on purpose or by accident I love her so much. |
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Donna Marsala |
John Marsala |
Most caring She is most caring because, there is nothing that she won’t do for her family. |
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Donna Marsala |
Carter Cochrane |
Best local Grandma My Grandmas don’t live near me. Mrs. Donna is THE #1 best local grandma ever. The local grandma experience package comes with quality time, fun and games, and amazing hugs! 10/10 would hug again! |
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Donna Marsala |
Jennifer Bryant |
The most sacrificial, supportive and hardworking mother My Mom has sacrificed so much for her family and she continues to do so. She continues to support me and help me in so many ways. I believe her love is a glimpse of what love will feel like in heaven. She is definitely God’s gift to me and I'm forever grateful to Him that He gave me her as my mother! |
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Doris Hardy |
Andrew Hardy |
Most understanding My mom always had my back even when I didn't always deserve it. She passed away last October 19th I'd say I miss her but I feel like she's still with me. Jesus is why I feel that way and my mom loves hearing me say that. |
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Eleanor Harris |
Aaron Harris |
Most caring loving Mom She is always spoiling me with my favorite foods and looking after me and my family. |
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Eleanor Harris |
Ava Harris |
Most helpful She helps us all the time. |
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Eleanor Harris |
Ethan Harris |
Most cleaning mom in the whole world She is always cleaning |
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Elizabeth Reda |
Dakota Gorin |
Best GCBI grandma Went to bed at 10pm every night |
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Esther Chong |
Deborah Ng, Cornelius Ng |
Masterific Masterful Mom of Magnificent Masterpieces Mom has done some awesome artwork in her life -- mural paintings, church decorations, Faith Factory set-pieces... She's also taught art classes for years and that has sort of turned into a ministry where she's blessed so many with the love of Christ. Everything she makes is a masterpiece! |
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Eva Ing |
Violet Stepaniuk |
Funniest and Most Caring Mom My Mom, the late Eva Ing, is no longer with us. However, I want to nominate her in memory for the Mom's Award. She immigrated from China as a young bride and didn't know how to speak English nor did she get the opportunity to get a good education. However, that didn't stop her as she was always willing to adapt to new ways of doing things, learning to speak English, running a dry cleaning and laundry business with my Dad and raising 5 children (4 daughters and 1 son). Although I didn't realize it at the time while growing up, she taught me a lot of valuable lessons including the value of family, the value of a dollar, the value of working hard and especially the value of love. She was always smiling and didn't mind when we took advantage of her, teasing and having fun with her. I am submitting a picture of the time she allowed us to dress her up in a fashionable outfit made out of one of today's valuable commodities, toilet paper, at one of my daughter's bridal showers. I miss her every day, Love you, Mom. |
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Geneviève |
Amaral family |
Most honest “tell it like it is’ She is always honest. You can always count on her for a real, honest, genuine answer. |
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Hilda Wood |
Tim Wood |
The resilient award No matter what life throws at her she keeps her head up and eyes on the goal of providing for her family, friends and loving God. |
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Hilda Wood |
Rob Wood |
Most Wise & Compassionate She has always displayed a logical and deep insight in practical matters - Relational, Organizational & Spiritual - and has benefited from the spiritual legacy of her earthly Father who has transitioned this generationally |
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Hilda Wood |
Stephanie Wood |
The best dog mom and dog Oma Being a great mom is already a given, but you’re love for our 4legged fur babies, always willing to babysit and spoiling them wins you this award. |
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Irene Hiebert, my wife and Mother of our children |
Len Hiebert |
Most Caring Mom Irene, you are the best Mother and Grandmother for everything you do, above and beyond expectations, your generosity and love. You have learned your motherly skills from your Mother and our daughters are blessed to have you as their example. Proverbs 31:31 Happy Mother’s Day with all my love and thanks! |
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Jen Kowalsky |
Ryerson, Alyssa and Hayden |
Super-duper Supermom Mom is life – Song written by Alyssa |
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Jennifer Bryant |
Isaiah Bryant |
Most Visionary Mom My mom pioneered the concept of going to church in pajamas, months before it was cool or widespread. Also, her Easter programs are beyond compare, and were certainly very forward-thinking. She beat Trump to the wall-building game, after all. |
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Jennifer Bryant |
Donna Marsala |
The BIGGEST LOVING AWARD Jennifer is the PERFECT MOM, just the way she takes care of her kids, with the time to lead them, comfort them, protect them, work with them, play with them and most of all LOVE THEM. Also the way she loves other kids whether at church or in the neighborhood. She is the PERFECT MOM! |
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Jennifer Bryant |
Micah Bryant |
Most Creative Mom Well I mean have you seen the Meadowvale campus during Easter, there is too much stuff to name for all the creative things she has done. Now I'm not trying to be those crappy mothers day cards saying "my mom is smart, creative, and loving!" I mean she is all those things, but I'm here to tell you about one of the gifts that my mom has, and that is Creativity. My mom for Easter every year makes huge displays that are cool, interactive, and of course creative. The first Easter I can remember was in the old church building, it was a long time ago, so I don't remember a lot. But I can remember the Oompa Loompas, and the candy. (The candy was the best part). I think my favorite year was the Lego movie themed Easter. I remember the Double-Decker couch, and how my mom loved it so much. Ok enough with Easter! Well what else is there to talk about, hmm...? Oh yah I almost forgot about the awesome birthdays that my mom makes for me every year. I have to rap this up soon, so I will tell about one of my favourite birthday parties. I think it would have to be the Sponge-Bob themed birthday party. My mom made a giant crabby patty cake with little sponge bobs on them. And for the rest of my friends they got the normal sized crabby patty. I also enjoyed hanging out with friends. Well sadly I don't have enough time to share all about my mom, so I will have to cut it short. So I know that my mom will win most creative mom. That's for sure! |
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Jennifer Sabourin |
Elizabeth Sabourin |
Most Creative Mom For having unlimited ideas and dreams. For being my sounding board and my inspiration. You never fail to amaze me and make me proud. No one deserves this more than you. |
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Jill Jensen |
Austen Jensen |
Survived Erik Jensen’s toddler to teen years I live with Erik Jensen now, and every day my deep respect for Erik’s mother grows. The things she must have gone thru while raising him send chills down my spine, especially now that I’m raising 4 of his clones. |
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Joan Sawatsky |
Bartley Sawatsky |
The Resilience Award My mom, Joan Sawatsky, has been the epitome of resilience. Just being married to my dad is a feat in itself, but she is also the mother of three boys. (She never had a girl to empathize with her.) Needless to say, she has had to be tough to survive. She was a pastor's wife for many years and has worked hard inside and outside the home. Now she is battling cancer, and is proving her residence once again. Mom—I love you! Keep on fighting. Love, Bartley. |
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Joan Van Koughnet |
Victoria Staight |
My Mom is the most unique My Mom a Mother cane from England 1925 We moved to the farm close to Orangville We had a wood stove and up to the age of 78 years of age she cut eight quard of wood for the fire place. An amazing cook, Mother, |
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Joyce |
Rob Wood |
Closest Example of Christ's Unconditional Love Whether you were part of her direct family, close or distant relative, neighbour, co-worker, brother or sister in Christ, friend, foe, stranger on the street....she never thought or uttered a negative opinion or perspective of ANYONE, and loved them without ceasing or hesitation |
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Julia Tarcisius |
Eli, Evelyn, Pritha Tarcisius |
Most Adventurous Mom Ever! Our mom doesn't shy away from adventure, and will do crazy things for those she loves! Including going to the other side of the world for them! We love you, Mom! |
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Kerry Bunney |
Emily Bunney |
Most Caring Mom My mom deserves this award because she is always looking out for other people, and especially her kids. She is kind and she is really good at showing us how to follow Jesus and spread His love to everyone. She does so much for our family and she doesn’t ask for anything in return. I love her so much!! |
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Kim Bentley |
Tyler Bentley |
Most caring mom She always is writing nice notes to me on our family board. she leaves notes in my lunches sometimes and overall is always putting me and my dad above her own needs. |
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Kim Colley (pronounced Call-ee) |
Raeshell Weir |
Most loving and caring mother My Mom is awesome! She has traveled from Halifax to GTA to support me in a number of major challenges. Even though distance keeps us apart, her love and supports is unwavering. |
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Kim Wilson |
Rachel Ayala |
Most Attentive and Loving Mom and Grandma Award Although Kim lives miles and miles away, her heart is with her daughter, son-in-law, and grand-babies (as she calls them) in Milton. Every time she comes for a visit, she already has planned the next time she will return. She lives for the moments to see them again. In the meantime, she spends her time pouring over her garden surrounded by the great outdoors. |
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Laura Wolf-Powell |
Charlotte Powell |
i would like to nominate my mum Laura Wolf-Powell for the best hug award. we always have cuddle time before bed. when im sad she always hugs me to cheer me up. when i mad she hugs me. she hugs me every morning and its the best way to wake up. |
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Laura Wolf-Powell |
Ryan Powell |
i would like to nominate my mum for the best tickler award.mum always tickles me by surprise. she always asks for a hug when im sad and then tickles me like crazy. its so much fun and mum always knows when to surprise me. i love my mum. |
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Lisa Jones |
Kalysta, Keelin, and Sera Song |
Best Encourager She encourages and supports us in everything that we do. To do our best, to persevere, and never give up on ourselves. |
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Lynn Freedman |
Jennifer Freedman |
Best Friend Award My Mother has not only been there for me as a mom, but has also been my best friend from day one. Having her as my mother and my best friend has created an incredible bond between us. I could not have made it through my life without her immense love, support and understanding. I can always count on her to be there no matter what. |
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Maggy Laton |
Dakota Gorin |
Best dorm mother She organizes meals and helps with everything we need |
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Maggy Laton |
Elizabeth Reda |
Best Dorm Mom She got 10 kids dropped in her lap all at once, and has done the best job taking care of all of us and working her full-time job at the same time! We love her!! |
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Maggy Laton (dorm mother) |
Carter |
Hardest working She keeps the house running even though she has ten crazy students to be the dorm mother for. |
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Maggy Sawatsky |
Chad |
Most patient She had to deal with me |
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Maggy Sawatsky |
Jaël Samson |
Best non-biological mom For taking care of 10 young adults who all have different unique personalities and for being an awesome non biological mom. |
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Maria Macias |
Jarinca |
Best at taking care of everyone with a smile on her face! Long award I know LOL but she works so hard and always tries her best to make sure all her kids and her husband are doing well! We have lots of love for her!! |
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Mary Bigford |
Nathan, Jen, Isaiah, Micah Bryant and Donna Marsala |
SUPER Auntie Ever since we had been in quarantine, my Aunt Mary has been fearlessly and willingly taking care of our needs. She is our hero and we are very grateful for her and how she is loving us. |
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Mary Bigford (my sister) |
Donna Marsala |
A loving Mom and dear to everyone She's a single mom and she has done a Great job, providing for her Son through all these years, after all the hard times she pulled it off. Love you Sis |
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Melanie D |
Sandra Paton |
Mama Bear Award I am nominating my daughter for a mom award. She deserves the mama bear award because she is fierce! She would lay down her life for her kids, and is sacrificial, always putting their needs ahead of her own. She teaches them how to value the family, and to love God and be good to others. I am honoured to be her mom. |
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Michelle LeRoy |
Alyssa LeRoy |
The Most Compassionate Mom Our Mom is the most compassionate person we know. It is her nature to give and find ways to love, support and help those around her. We will often find her in the middle of a project, task or on her way out the door to do something above and beyond for someone else, whether she knows them or not. Our childhood memories were filled with our Mom being the neighborhood go-to, she always had a full backyard of kids, fed them, took care of them and never asked any questions, she was the Mom everyone loved. Our holidays were always about how we could help those around us, and it became an integral part of how we were raised. There are many instances where our Mom demonstrated compassion throughout her life but these are some moments that stuck with us. |
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MJ (not my mother) |
John Marsala |
Giver of life Totally unselfish, life-giving decision she made to donate one of her kidneys to me. |
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MJ Cochrane |
Carter Cochrane |
The "Personal Interest" award For listening, exploring, and engaging with whatever is important to me The "Kind-Hearted Gift Giver" award For regularly thinking of others and finding ways to celebrate them personally The "Most-Likely to Find a Deal" award For constantly finding creative ways to shop and spend less at the same time |
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MJ Cochrane |
Jennifer Bryant |
The BEST GIVER I nominate MJ for being the BEST GIVER. She is the giver of a second chance at life for my brother by giving her kidney, she gives blood, she gives us amazing food, she gives us toilet paper wrapped with a bow and last but not least, she gives me her friendship. |
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Myriam Fugere |
Denise Gervais |
First mom I think of every Mother’s Day 6 kids!!!!!! Just love her to bits |
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Nadine Henry |
Deandra Henry |
Always Doing the MOST My mom is the type of person that will go above and beyond in everything single thing. So if we're planning a family dinner it'll be the most exotic festive, there are planning and menus and invite cards...the works or if its a family vacation, there's a whole itinerary with the most exciting adventures. And this bleeds into when I ask for help, if I call and ask for anything, she's giving me the shirt off her back and if I'm asking for advice she'll give advice about that specific thing and about 10 other things. It's fantastic. She's always doing the MOST |
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October Bell |
The Gooding Boys |
Best Butter Chicken Ever I have tasted many a butter chicken. Occi's is in a league of its own. |
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Olive Brooks |
Donna Brooks |
Loving all her Children the Same My Mother was a Godly Woman, every time I would call her about an issue, she would always say a prayer. Either during or at the end of our conversation. |
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Rachel Ayala |
Sofía and Eric Ayala |
The most loving, patient and kind hearted Because she does!! Eric here |
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Raeshell Weir |
Austin Weir, Anissa Weir, Arianna Weir, Warren Weir |
Best Cook Award Austin - She is always give me yogurt drinks, She loves me because she always put on Power Rangers on TV for me, I love her because she always plays with me. |
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Rebecca Russell |
Rachael, Alana, Emily & John Russell |
Best Mum Vocabulary Our Mum is ALWAYS making up new words for things...LIKE: squidgel, (to move a mop back and forth quickly), bodgy (small and cute, huggable). We love her (usually accidental) creative words that make us all laugh...and love her even more! She's the best mom ever! 🙂 |
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Renate Barnard |
Michael Barnard |
Nicest Mom Hmm, she is nice and lets us have a bunch of candy. |
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Renate Barnard |
Katelyn Barnard |
Awesomest Mom Because she is really nice and she helps us with homework. |
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Renate Barnard |
Celia Barnard |
Funniest mom Because sometimes she makes very good jokes. |
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Rhoda Wolf |
Laura Wolf-Powell |
There's not any award that I could nominate my mum for because the list would be too long. So for this mothers day I want to nominate Rhoda Wolf for the ALL mum award. By this I mean to say to you mum that I love you. You do so much for our family. You are the best wife, mother, mother in law and nana that this family could ask for. You are there when I have to make "grown up" decisions but dont want to. You are there when the grand kids need you and make them laugh all the time. We love you so much! Laura, Jeff, Ryan and Charlotte. |
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Ruth Bigford |
Mary Bigford |
The Sacrificial Hardship Award My mother had a hard life. Being a single mom of 8 kids wasn't easy. 2 died when I was 11, but still 6 kids was very hard. We might not have had enough of anything for everyone, but she tried her best to keep a roof over our head, food on the table...(well her idea of food anyway)..lol., and kept us all together. Being a mom myself I can understand now the sacrifices she made for all of us. I just want to remember and recognize her for that now. |
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Ruth Bigford (She has passed away) |
Donna Marsala |
Hopeful My Mom did her best to keep 8 of us kids together, even in really hard times. Thanks MOM from all of us! |
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Sandra McDonald |
Delia McDonald |
The Gleeful Giver Award Mom is always thinking of others and using her talents to bless them. Mainly known for her cooking and baking skills she never hesitates to get out the pots, pans and cookie sheets when someone comes to mind to be blessed. I say gleeful giver as well because she gets so much joy out of making goodies. She will be dancing to her cooking playlist as she preps something super yummy. She also loves to give her time Sunday mornings on the set up team, having fun with her teammates getting everything ready. Never expecting anything in return she just feels fulfilled giving her time, talent and treasure to bless others. I am proud to have her as my mom and I wish I loved cooking and baking as much as she does. |
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Sandra McDonald |
Julia Parish |
"YaMAMAha" aka: Coolest Mom on a Motorcycle My Mama rides a shiny red and black Yamaha V Star 650. She is definitely the coolest biker mom! She's got the boots, jacket, gloves and shades. I would NOT be embarrassed if she picked me up from school on a motorcycle!!! 🙂 |
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Sarah Fulford |
Henry, Iver, Gloria, Elgin |
Best Mommy Ever Trophy Because she is so committed to training these 4 kiddos up in the Truth and teaching them to know God and rely on him only. They will be well equipped to spread the Good News of Jesus because of her faith |
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Sarah Fulford |
Lariza Shea |
Love for a Stranger's Baby Award Sarah is not my mom, I'm actually old enough to be her mom. Last year when she heard of my niece having a baby in secret and abandoned her at the hospital, Sarah heard God's call to pray without ceasing for her and the baby. Sarah opened her heart to offer her own arms, home and family for this baby. Without a second thought, this amazing, God-loving mom of 4 babies herself was willing to love and raise a Stranger's unwanted baby as her own. Such a Mom! Special Recognition to all those moms that are fostering or raising adopted children, God Bless them! |
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Sarah Fulford |
Emily Allison |
#MomGoals Sarah Fulford is absolutely killing it at being a mom and therefore is my Mother's Day #momgoals. She is both honest about the challenges of motherhood, while so evidently taking so much joy in her kids and being with them. We've also had her kids in Renew Kids and they are so delightful and a testament to the long hours of love, patience and instruction that she puts into each day. You are awesome Sarah!! |
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Sarah Sawatsky |
Maggy & Kevin Laton, + GCBI Kids |
Best Grocery Shopper Award Grocery shopping for people in need, and the entire GCBI house for 5 weeks during a pandemic! Waiting in long lines, getting us all the supplies we need. Real MVP. |
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Sarah Sawatsky |
Emma Sawatsky |
The cleanest counter award No mom or cleaner or anyone for that matter quite understands what a real clean counter looks Like, and more importantly feels like. You can count on my mom to come home from a long night or even day of work to her hands smothered all over the surface of any counter that her eyes meet, to find that someone, a selfish child, left a grain of salt to sit alone on the counter after dinner. Rather than letting the grain go, out comes the all purpose cleaner, maybe bleach, and some baking soda to make sure that the counter rests shiny clean. If you ever sit at our island countertop and have a coffee with my mom, try to notice where her hands are, they are most likely Vigorously, yet quietly, caressing the counter tops for anything fun to clean up! |
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Sarah Sawatsky |
Jakob Sawatsky |
Neighbourly She’s very involved with surrounding neighbours. Whether it’s talking with other dog owners, strangers in the park, encouraging us to say hi to the other families on the block or baking the next door neighbour a batch of cinnamon buns. She is very kind and familiar with the people who live around us. |
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Sharon Adams |
Melissa Adams |
Supportive Mom My mother is behind every accomplishment in my life, forcing me out of bed to seize the opportunity. I don’t know where I would be without this amazing woman to motivate me. |
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Sharon Thomson |
Ashley Thomas |
Best at Making Holidays Special My mom has always found a way to make all of the holidays special! Whether it be New Year's, Valentines day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas... if there was a reason to celebrate (and even some times when there wasn't) she found a way to make it memorable! She works hard thinking about different ways to celebrate each holiday, then pulls all-nighters to make it all happen. Growing up, my siblings and I would go to bed on a very normal night and wake up the next morning to a day filled with decorations and fun memories! We would get love notes and cards, special surprises in our lunch bags at school, she'd make us special meals, plan themed crafts, sometimes included gifts and usually involved way too many treats! Take Valentine's Day, for example, we'd wake up to heart shaped notes on our bedroom mirrors, the bathroom mirror would have hearts on it, valentine's day baskets sitting on the coffee table, she'd make cinnamon buns in the shape of a heart for breakfast, cut our lunch sandwiches into hearts, include a card or love note in our lunch box and make heart shaped pancakes for dinner. Even though we're all grown up and have families of our own now, those special acts of love have never ceased. In fact, she's carried on a lot of those traditions to our families.We still wake up to fancy homemade chocolate covered strawberries and Valentine's day baskets for all of us, sitting on our front porch first thing in the morning. (She would have dropped them off before the sun even rose, so that she wouldn't miss a beat in her busy work day.) Even during this life of quarantine and self isolation, she's found ways to make birthdays and Easter, extra special! My mom could easily win most awards out there but I wanted her to know how much her efforts have always meant to me and honour her with this unique award. If I could give my kids half of the memories my mom has created for us, I'd have some very lucky children! Thanks for the memories, Mom! |
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Shelley Pepin |
Tristan and Hayden NG |
Best Cuddles Cuddles and Tells me stories |
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Sherin Jacob |
Rebecca and Olivia |
The Most Loving and Kind Mom I love my mom because she is the kindest - she does a lot for us unselfishly. |
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Sherry Pepin |
Laurie Scheelar |
Best Mother In-law I have been a part of Sherry’s family now for over 20 years and have spent more time being part of her family than with my own. She welcomed me from the very beginning even though I joined in perhaps an unconventional way. She has been there to help each time I brought one of my children home from the hospital to give them their first baths, to dropping everything to do an emergency daycare pick up, trips to the er or just to borrow random items during social distancing(like cake pans and plain yogurt ). |
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Simona Oltean |
Lavinia Oltean |
Best baker My mom bakes the ABSOLUTE BEST Romanian cakes, pies, baked goods! Every new cake she makes becomes the new favourite in our family! |
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Stephanie Hounsell |
Lily and Ivy Hounsell |
Best Renew Milton Singing Mom, in a non-pastor's wife role Stephanie is a beautiful singer and loves using her talent to worshiping the Lord Sunday mornings. She is the heart of our family and a wonderful teacher and example to our girls of how to follow Christ. |
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Suzanne Hardy |
Madison Hardy |
Best cook She makes the best food ever. And if she owned a restaurant I would go every day. |
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Suzanne Hardy |
William Hardy |
Funniest mom My mom is good a laugher and tells funny jokes. She's a comedian but she always laughs at me being silly especially when I SMACK MY BUM |
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Suzanne Hardy |
Geoffrey Hardy |
Most caring My mom is very caring and tough. She also makes great pancakes! |
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Suzanne Hardy |
Bret Hardy |
Most compassionate My mom always puts others first is very hard working and loving |
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Torrie McIntyre |
Lina Kohli |
Most likely to be able to “throw something together” even after a busy week Torrie has always been to “throw a little something together “ for dinner amidst her children’s busy, hectic schedules!! And it’s always been a yummy meal!!! |
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Valerie Bauman |
Annaka Bauman with Edith, Emberlynn, and Bennett |
My mom is the best baking and cake making mom in the world! My mom makes a lot of cakes for people. Birthday cakes. Wedding cakes. Unicorn cakes. Hulk cakes. Smash cakes. Cinnamon buns. Cupcakes. Cake pops. Its why my dad needs to go to the gym. |