The Tennessee Justice Center invites the public to nominate a “Mother of the Year.” Any mother, foster mother, or grandmother can be nominated. She can be your own mom, neighbor, friend, or other mother you know. Mothers from across Tennessee will be selected for recognition as a “Mother of the Year,” and will receive a framed certificate of recognition and appear on the Tennessee Justice Center’s website and blog.
"Do you know a mother who works hard, speaks up, and keeps asking until her children receive the health care they need? If so, It is easy to nominate her as 'Mother of the Year.'
"If you are age three to nine, you can submit a picture that shows why your nominee is your health care hero. If you are over age 10, you can submit an essay (300 words or less) saying why your nominee is your special health care hero. If you are not able to submit a nomination for yourself, we will take nominations from others who can tell your story in a way that includes you," officials said.
Submissions should also include a photo of the child and their nominee with the nominee’s name, the child’s name, phone number, and address. "We apologize, but photos cannot be returned," officials said.
Submissions should be mailed to Tennessee Justice Center, 211 7th Ave N. #100, Nashville, Tn. 37219. You can also email nominations to josgood@tnjustice.org and include a digital picture of the child and the nominee. Nominations must be received by April 7.
Michele Johnson, executive director at the Tennessee Justice Center, a non-profit public interest law and advocacy firm based in Nashville said, “Our annual ‘Mother of the Year’ recognition acknowledges the struggles, sacrifices, and devotion of mothers across Tennessee. These women are inspiring examples of how Tennessee parents bravely persist and overcome obstacles to obtain care that their children need and should receive.
“This is the ninth year that we have invited Tennessee children, teens, and community members to nominate their mothers. Our office gets calls every day from mothers who inspire us with their dedication to their children’s future. We want to celebrate these mothers and other moms like them; they are real heroes.”