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