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Mother's Day: Nominate deserving women for IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year award
TL;DR
Nominations are open for the IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year award until May 1. Submit a mother's name and a reason for her recognition via email to Kyle Neddenriep.
Key points
- Nominations for Sports Mom of the Year are open until May 1.
- Submissions can be made via email or voicemail.
- This is the eighth year of the award.
Do you know a mother in the sports world worthy of recognition?
Here is your chance to show her some appreciation. Submit the mother’s name and an explanation of why she is worthy of being named “Sports Mom of the Year” by 9 p.m. on May 1. We will feature her – and other mothers – on Mother’s Day, which is May 10 (if you need a reminder).
To make a nomination, email Kyle Neddenriep at kyle.neddenriep@indystar.com. You can also leave a voicemail at (317) 444-6649, but please submit via email as well. This is the eighth year of the award. Our previous winners:
Lawrence North’s Tamika Beeler (right) hugs Jeremiah Hankerson Tuesday, May 6, 2025, before a high school track and field meet between Lawrence North and Lawrence Central at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis.
2025: Tamika Beeler
2024: Katie Hupfer
2023: Crystal Clark and Amy Dinwiddie
2022: Susie Strange
2021: Kris Schepers
2020: Kathy Loggan
2019: Angie Young
Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649. Get IndyStar's high school coverage sent directly to your inbox with the High School Sports newsletter. And be sure to subscribe to our new IndyStarTV: Preps YouTube channel.
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Q&A
How can I nominate someone for the Sports Mom of the Year award?
You can nominate a deserving mother by emailing Kyle Neddenriep with her name and a brief explanation of why she deserves the award.
What is the deadline for nominations for the Sports Mom of the Year award?
The deadline for nominations is 9 p.m. on May 1.
When will the winners of the Sports Mom of the Year award be announced?
The winners will be featured on Mother’s Day, which is May 10.
