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Mom of the Year

Walmart Canada #MomoftheYear Twitter Party

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It’s no secret: Mom has the most important role on the planet.

Shaping, molding and nurturing one of our most important resources – our children – is no small feat, and is one that requires patience, perseverance and passion. Through countless hours, Canadian mothers play many different roles, and display courage and self-sacrifice that deem them real life heroes to their families and the communities in which they serve.

In honour of all that moms do and the impact they have on those around them, @WalmartCanada is pleased to host the #MomoftheYear Twitter Party, celebrating all Canadian moms, including the six 2014 Mom of the Year recipients. Join us on Tuesday, November 4th at 8:00pm EST for a chat dedicated to that special lady – our chief scheduler, organizer, driver, coach, nutritionist, caregiver, best friend… and more.
MomoftheYear GraphicThe Walmart Canada Mom of the Year Award gives all of us the chance to say “thank you” to those mothers who have had the biggest impact on us. Get ready to share your favourite moments and memories (and, you may want to bring a box of tissues too). In addition to an inspiring, emotional chat, we’ll also have hundreds in Walmart gift cards to give away, including TWO grand prizes of $200 gift cards. (See our official rules here.)

RSVP below for a chance to win, and we’ll see you on Tuesday night! …

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Yes, There IS an Award for Mom of the Year

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If you’re a mom, chances are you’ve joked about becoming Mom of the Year during an utter, complete and total fail.

“Mom of the Year award goes to me – I forgot to pick up Ryder from soccer practice.”
“Oops! Threw out Reid’s favourite pajama pants – yes, the tattered ones – guess I’m Mom of the Year.”
“Just call me Mom of the Year: I gave the boys candy to stop their tantrums.”

(Of course the above examples are just fictional! I simply needed a few theoretical situations. Ri-ight.)

The point is, we often associate “Mom of the Year” with unattainable perfection. And moms will never be perfect, and that’s absolutely okay. So rather than use the phrase in a disparaging way to offset our feelings of inadequacy, let’s celebrate our accomplishments, our victories and most importantly, our privilege of having the most vital role on earth! Yes, friends, I AM Mom of the Year because I give my best every day – and that’s enough!

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In honour of all that moms do and the impact they have on those around them, Walmart Canada is launching its third annual Mom of the Year Award, giving people across the country the opportunity to recognize the enormous contribution mothers make to their families and to their communities. (See? Contributions, people, not perfection.)

*New in 2014* – Walmart will honour six (6) Mom of the Year recipients. One mom will be selected by a Committee for each of the following five categories: Environmental Superstar, Community Champion, Smart Saver, Loving Caregiver and Everyday Hero. The sixth mom will be the My Finalist recipient, selected by public vote from 20 candidates.

Canadians will have the chance to review the top 20 candidates and vote for one mom they want to see become one of the six finalists through My Finalist public voting. Each finalist will receive $10,000 to spend on themselves and $10,000 for the charity or cause of their choice.

I encourage you to nominate the important moms in your life at www.walmart.ca/mom by describing the qualities that make them special and by sharing why they deserve to be recognized. Remember, the Mom of the Year will not be a perfect mom; she’ll be someone who faces challenges head on, learns from her mistakes, gives freely of her time and talent, and when called upon, rises to the occasion. Sounds like someone you know? Nominate away!

Nominations for the Walmart Canada Mom of the Year Award close on May 23, 2014. My Finalist public voting will take place from June 11 through to July 4, 2014 and the My Finalist recipient will be announced on July 5, 2014. The five category recipients will be announced from August 4 through to September 1, 2014.

To participate in the program and support Canadian moms, please visit www.walmart.ca/mom.