Each year the American Mothers, Inc., a non-profit organization established in 1935, recognizes two representatives — a Young Mother of the Year and a Mother of the Year — from each U.S. state and territory. A national convention is held each spring to honor the representatives from each state. Among those representatives are some members of the Church:
Mother of the Year 2012 representatives:
Cathy Shepherd, Arizona
Beverly Nelson, California
Sheri Clark, Florida
Bobbie Jager, Oregon
Cynthia Richards, Utah
Young Mother of the Year 2012 representatives:
Melissa Bawden, Arizona
Darcy Ure, California
Janny Keala Gibson, Hawaii
Stephanie Harris, Idaho
Amber Jensen, New Hampshire
Erin Cranor, Nevada
Amanda Larimer, Oregon
Gabrielle Cheney, Texas
Lori Conger, Utah
Readers aware of a state representative not listed may notify Marianne Holman at mholman@desnews.com.
