Holiday Greetings from Executive Director Dawn Matheson

Before we close up shop a few days to spend time with our families, I wanted to say Happy Holidays to our friends, followers, alumni, and honorees. This is the time of year when we find those quiet moments to think about the past twelve months. 2010 has been an amazing year for the Mom’s Choice Awards® … and that … Read More

From the Mailbox: Bella, Finny, and Bonnie – Four Paws Up!

Poodles Bella and FInny are natural hams. They understand their star power and are never shy in front of the camera. When MCA-award-winning author Bonnie A. Wayne saw that SmartTag Pet ID had a photo contest, she KNEW Bella and Finny would want in. This past summer, Bonnie spent some time with her daughter, photographer Tiffany Wayne. She chose this one … Read More

Alumni Spotlight on Ellen Langas and Girls Know How

"When I was young, there were so many careers I dreamed of, but I couldn’t imagine how to turn those dreams into reality." Ellen Langas drew on her own experience in looking for role models when she decided to create Girls Know How®, a multi-faceted project dedicated to helping girls follow their dreams, explore career opportunities, and access tools to … Read More

Alumni Spotlight Shines on Sharon Lechter, Creator of Thrive Time for Teens

Sharon is one busy woman. She is a CPA, an entrepreneur, an author and publisher, public speaker, educator, phlilanthropist, and mom! It was in her role as Mom that she had that “aha” moment that sparked the launch of Pay Your Family First, LLC and the creation of Thrive Time for Teens, her multi-award-winning educational game. My background as a … Read More

Alumni Spotlight on Margaret Winchester and Baby GoGo

Like many grandmothers, Margaret Winchester wants to find the perfect gifts for her grandchildren. She believes in the power of play and the value that these opportunities offer kids. With that idea in mind, she went looking for a doll that would help a soon-to-be big brother/sister prepare for a new little sister or brother. Everything she found fell into … Read More

Alumni Spotlight on Johnny Tan

Please welcome award-winning author and talk radio host Johnny Tan to the spotlight. It only takes a few moments of listening to Johnny to not only see but feel the love he has for mothers. Not just his biological and adopted mothers around the world, but all mothers. Through is book and organization From My Mama’s Kitchen, Johnny wants to … Read More

Congratulations Honorees – November 2010

Congratulations and Welcome November 2010 Alumni class!  The Mom’s Choice Awards is honored to present this group of authors, businesses, creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who have created the best-of-the-best in family friendly media and services. Amazon.com Widgets See the full roster of November Honorees below