Mom of the Year
The Mom of the Year (MOY) Award is presented to a mom who is a member of DMMOM. Current members nominate an inspirational mom who embodies traits highly regarded in mothers and positively impacts the lives of others with her actions. Additionally, the individual is considered to be a role model and extremely involved within the organization.
*Individuals who have won in previous years are ineligible for nomination.*
2023-2024 Winners - We had a tie!
Amanda Stanley
Amanda and her husband of 9 years, Michael, have four children together 17-year-old Hayden, 6-year old Liam, and 3-year old fraternal twins Emma and Lily. When Amanda is not spending time with her family, you can find her cooking and cleaning, which she finds relaxing. Oh, and she loves to treat herself to a manicure!
Amanda has been involved with DMMOM for a little over two years. She upon becoming a member, she quickly joined the board in the Membership role. In this role, she reached out to new moms to provide support, which also allowed her to make new friends. Amanda is currently serving as president of DMMOM. In addition to being on the board, she has been very involved with numerous club events, such as family summer activities, and the auction committee, more specifically requesting donations from businesses.
Amanda is best known for her hard work and positivity. She will always give 110% when she commits to something. It is these qualities that make her a wonderful asset to DMMOM, and as an organization we appreciate her past contributions and continued involvement in the years to come.
Alisha Rhodes
Alisha and her husband of 7 years, James, have 2-and-a-half-year-old fraternal triplet girls, Emree, Mia, and Sutton. When Alisha, is not spending time with her girls in the kitchen baking cookies and breads, you can find her camping and cheering on the Cyclones!
Alisha has been involved with DMMOM for almost 3 years! She joined during her pregnancy to start building connections with other moms before such a drastic change took place in her life. Alisha has served on the board as Secretary and is currently the vice president. Through this role she has loved learning more about the operation of the organization and how she can utilize the volunteers hours her full time job provides to support DMMOM. Alisha loves all of the opportunities for socialization with other moms and families with multiples that DMMOM provides.
Alisha is best known for her dedication and commitment as well as being the only DMMOM member that has triplets! It is these qualities that make her a wonderful asset to DMMOM, and as an organization we appreciate her past contributions and continued involvement in the years to come.
Past Winners
2024- Amanda Stanley and Alisha Rhodes
2023- Erica Marino
2022- Katie Dale
2021- Stephany Ireland
2020- Jeannine Voss
2019- Gina Sundermann
2018- Naomi Boes
2017- Chelsey Bogaards
2016- Rachel Thomas
2015- Megan Miranda
2014- Sara Cornelius
2013-Jennifer Baierm, Tonya Stewart, and Krista Richmond
2012- Anna Jones
2011- Shayna Smith
2010- Samantha Long
2009-Lorena Martin
2008-Heidi Boren
2007-Alicia Feldman and Sonja Johnson
2006-Judy Hammel
2005-Staci Miover
2004-Julie Schneider
2003-Kelly Winters
2002-Kelli Gallagher
2001-Brenda Hovey
2000-Christine Hollister and Tammi Schwaderer
1999-Angie Ault
1998-Sue LaZella
1997-Julie Kane
1996-Kathy Carpe
1995-Kim Loney
1994-Linda Vanderlinden
1993-Carol Hansen
1992-Ruth Barkley
1991-Linda Cunningham
1990-Delaina Young
1989-Kathleen Dautremont
1988-Sheryl Merone
1987-Mary Bustin
1986-Boone Christenson
1985-Marna McFarland
1984-Nancy Routson
1983-Susan Jeitges
1982-Cindy Sanger
1981-Loraine Crecelius
1980-Lois Osborn
1979-LuAnn Winfrey
1978-Charlotte Hradek
1977-Ellie McLaughlin
1976-Charlotte Rasmussen
1975-Elese Johnson
1974-Pat Welch
1973-Verga Hodson
1972-Beverly Vowell
1971-Rosalie Gedler
1970-Evelyn Reid
1969-Charlene Klinkefus
1968-Joan Hansen
1967-Maurine Morris
1966-Rosemary Russell (Meister)
1965-Mary McCauley
1964-Beverly Helland