Australian Mother of the Year Award


Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year Awards is an award which aims to recognise mothers and the important role that they play in our society; highlighting key themes such as nurturing and caring. Barnardos Australia developed the Mother of the Year Awards in 1994, as an opportunity to showcase the women responsible for excellent parenting within the community.
Nominations for the awards take place over a four-month period during which a campaign is undertaken in major print and electronic media. Nominators prepare a statement about "why they believe their mother is Australia's number 1 mum".
A judging panel assesses the top 100 nominations, selecting State/Territory finalists and an overall national winner. Each State/Territory Finalist is flown to Sydney for the announcement of the National Mother of the Year.
A number 1 mum is announced for every respective State/Territory, at a morning tea function, held to showcase that woman's achievements. These events attracts wide coverage from local media, culminating in a national presentation held in Sydney in May just prior to the Sunday designated as Mother's Day in Australia.

Past winners

AwardedNameNotes
2019Maria Worner-
2018Noelene Lever AM-
2017Carol Edmunds-
2016Keelen Mailman-
2015Leanne Robson-
2014Gloria Nascimento-
2013Hasiba Cesko-
2012Roslyn Dodson-
2011Rebecca Healy-
2010Kaye Worth-
2009Bernadette Black-
2008Heather Round-
2007Natasha Crofts-
2006Carmel Gordon-
2005Melissa Davies-
2004Maryanne Malbunka-
2003Elva Stevenson-
2002Lorraine Dewsbury-
2001Gayle McCarthy-
2000Vera Hall-