Competition
WONDER-MUM
Think you know Britain’s best mum? Enter her in our Fabulous Mum of the Year competition to win a spa break worth over £1,000
OUR Fabulous Mum of the Year competition is back - and bigger than ever.
We want to hear from you about why the most special person in your life - or the life of someone close to you - deserves some extra special recognition this Mother's Day.
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This year we've split the competition into five categories - Stepmum, Survivor Mum, Single Mum, Foster Mum and All-round Supermum - with each winner receiving a spa break at Champneys worth over £1,000 and a glossy photoshoot with Fabulous magazine.
We are also delighted to welcome our new celebrity judging panel: TV presenter Rochelle Humes, best-selling author Giovanna Fletcher, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway and Sun columnist Deborah James.
Whether it's overcoming adversity, doing incredible work in her local community, dedicating her life to help children in need, working long hours to support her family or looking so fabulous at 60 that people think she's your sister, we want to hear your stories.
Mum-of-three Giovanna, 33, says: “I’m delighted to be a judge on this competition, as I know how important the job of a mum is.
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Mum of The Year 2019 judges explain how their lives changed when they became a mum
“I don’t think the role of being a mum is well recognised and it can be a thankless, 24-hour job - and you don’t get medals for it. It’s a lovely thing to have your hard work recognised."
Mum-of-two Rochelle, 33, adds: "The competition is a much-needed chance to honour women doing great things for their families and communities.
"I’m really looking forward to hearing the different stories of the women who have entered, or have been put forward by others.
"I am very excited that we have a category for single mums as my mum was a lone parent. It is so incredibly hard to juggle parenting when you have a partner to lean on, like I have, let alone when it’s your sole responsibility."
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Mum of The Year 2019 judges explain what kind of parent they are
Bestselling author Deborah, 37, who has stage 4 bowel cancer, says: “Motherhood has been different for me in some ways, as I have had health issues. My cancer was diagnosed when my children were just nine and seven.
"My experience has been tough but I have lots of people helping me, which makes it seem unimaginable that other mums have to go through health problems without a network of support. I cannot wait to hear the stories of the mums nominated."
Mum-of-two Kate, 51, admits: "It’s going to be impossible to choose a winner!"
The chosen five will be treated to a Fabulous photoshoot in our fantastic studios here at News UK in London*.
Our professional hair and make-up artist and style team will work their magic while you sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of bubbles (or two).
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Not only will you have some gorgeous photos to take away, but we'll also treat you to a two-night stay at for two people, including a Deluxe Diamond Dermabrasion facial, at your chosen location.
This facial combines deeply exfoliating Diamond Dermabrasion with LED light therapy to expertly smooth fine lines and improve skin radiance. You’ll experience a soothing face, neck & shoulders massage, plus hands and feet are treated too.
There are also healthy buffet breakfasts, a tasty three-course buffet lunch and delicious evening meals on offer, as well as access to Champneys' top of the range resort facilities.
With a world of relaxation at arm’s length, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ultimately, ready to face the world.
Last year's Fabulous Mum of the Year winner was Loran Slape, 61, from Portsmouth, who rescued one daughter from a toxic relationship and nursed the other through a brain tumour.
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Mum of The Year 2019 judges explain their relationships with their own mums
Loran, 61, said: "Winning Fabulous Mum of the Year was unbelievable! It was so unexpected - I still talk about it now!
"My favourite photo from the shoot has pride of place in my hallway so that everyone who comes will see it. It’s a lovely memory of a very special day.
"Champneys was really lovely. My husband and I visited the Liphook spa - he'd never done a spa before and he was definitely converted! We had the suite which overlooked the lake, it was stunning.
"What mums do often goes unnoticed, so to get the recognition for it means a lot. Even if you don’t win, just to be entered in this wonderful competition shows how much your children think of you."
You have until Monday 25 February to enter, and the winners will be announced on Mother's Day (Sunday 31 March).
A break from reality: here's what's included in our incredible Champneys prize, worth up to £1,000...
- Arrive at 2pm and feel free to explore the elegant surroundings
- Use of resort facilities including swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and whirlpool
- Access to up to 20 different exercise classes per day, including HIIT, Pilates, Aqua Circuit, Zumba and Hula Hooping
- Two night’s accommodation in a suite
- Healthy buffet breakfasts, tasty three course buffet lunch and delicious evening meals
- Two Deluxe Diamond Dermabrasion facials
- Complimentary robe hire and flip flops
- Departure 4pm (room 11.00am)
Choose from Tring in Hertfordshire, Forest Mere in Hampshire, Henlow in Bedfordshire Springs in Leicestershire or Eastwell Manor a Champneys Hotel & Spa in Kent.
For more information visit .
Terms and conditions apply. Prize must be booked and taken within six months from the date of issue and is subject to availability. Prize value dependent on location.
Not valid Friday or Saturday nights. Guests must be 16 years or over, non-refundable and non-transferable. Travel to the spa is not included.
Treatments allocated per person cannot be altered (approximately 80 minutes). Timings include your consultations and walk to treatment rooms.
To enter, fill out the form below...
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*The photoshoot in London must take place before March 15. For full terms and conditions, click here.
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One of our runner-ups from last year's competition was Kim Thursfield, who miscarried two babies and had to leave her job due to prenatal depression and went on to launch TWO successful theatre schools.
Fellow runner-up Moira Scott, who went without her own bedroom for 20 years for the sake of her kids, has dedicated her life to caring for her mother with dementia.
And brave Stacey Mustill, 38, who woke up to find her husband dead at Christmas, has raised £26,000 and set up a charity in his memory.
Loran Slape, from Portsmouth, is our Fabulous Mum of the Year