A word from our sponsor - Beko

“We at Beko are keenly aware of the multiple roles mothers in Ireland play today – juggling between family, friends, work and community. Because of this, Beko constantly strives to develop home appliance technology that perfectly complements modern Irish families, with a strong emphasis on giving the gift of time through convenient household solutions. We relish being a part of the Mum of the Year Awards for the third year and look forward to recognising the invaluable work mums undertake in Ireland - which can often be taken for granted. We urge everyone to get involved in nominating in our new categories, which we feel reflect what’s really going on in Ireland today.”

For more information on Beko, see www.beko.ie

Beko Commercial Director Ian Collins pictured with our 2018 Mum of the Year Award winners and ambassadors

Ian pictured with Celeb Mum Nancy Ashmawy

Ian pictured with Mum of the Year Ruth Russell

Ian pictured with New Mum Ambassador Aoibhín Garrihy

Ian pictured with Gamechanger Ambassador Vicky Phelan

Ian pictured with Generational Ambassador Celia Holman Lee

Ian pictured with Social Media Ambassador Alison Canavan (accepted by mum, Margaret)

Ian pictured with Social Media Champion Trina Keane

Ian pictured with Gamechange Muireann Quinn (accepted by sister Orlaigh and daughter Sadhbh)

Ian pictured with Social Entrepreneur Laura Steerman

Ian pictured with Inspirational Mum Heather McGrath

Ian pictured with Transformational Mum Deirdre O'Brien

Ian pictured with Mum of the Year Finalist Jennifer Bannon

Ian pictured with Mum of the Year Finalist Breeda Kerley

Ian pictured with New Mum Ambassador Kathryn Thomas

Ian pictured with New Mum Laura Quigley

Ian pictured with Generational Mum Stefani Howlett

Ian pictured with Local Hero Kay Ryan

Ian pictured with Local Hero Ambassador Majella O'Donnell

Ian pictured with Female Founder Gina Cassidy