Have you ever wondered how long it takes to really make a difference? Well, for moms Julie Chapman and Lisa Novick, it’s been a fast sixteen months. These two moms have been involved with philanthropy for along time, and when they launched Yes Kidz Can! in January 2010, they focused all that experience on one purpose: to encourage kids, their … Read More
April Spotlight on Karen Duggan and Playful Planet
The Mom’s Choice Awards is honored to welcome Karen Duggan, founder of Playful Planet and the multi-award-winning program Storyland Yoga: Interactive Family Fun. As Karen’s story shows us, you just never know when an idea becomes a spark and turns into a passion! Just four years ago, a conversation among parents was the seed for a collaborative effort with her … Read More
February Spotlight on Leigh K. Cunningham,award-winning author
While most of us are cursing the snow, Leigh is enjoying the perpetual summer that comes with living in Singapore. Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia, is Leigh’s hometown and family memories and experiences — especially her grandparents’ hotel in Mirriwinni — are woven into her two award-winning books for young readers. Leigh left Rockhampton in 1994 and after spending several years … Read More
January Spotlight on Suzy Bohnert and Game-Day Youth: Learning Baseball’s Lingo
If you have kids, they probably play sports … maybe even sports you knew little about or didn't play as a kid yourself. They're curious about the sport so they ask you questions; as a caring parent you want to help them pursue their passion with as much know-how and confidence as possible. Suzy Beamer Bohnert knows your story. She's living … Read More
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
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