Our Mission
To champion women by honoring, educating and serving mothers
at home, at work and in the world.
First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower dedicates the National Mother of the Year plaque, which hangs in the Waldorf Astoria, New York City.
Our Vision
To be a nationally recognized and respected voice on issues impacting mothers.
Our Values
- An abiding respect for mothers and their role in society.
- A desire for collaboration between mothers in service for the common good.
- A heart of compassion for issues and challenges facing mothers around the globe.
- An acknowledgement of diversity among mothers and their individual choices.
- A recognition of the power of a mother’s inner strength.
- A commitment to honor mothers for their leadership and service at home, at work and in the world.
Our History
American Mothers, Inc is committed to valuing mothers through service and education and has been #MomStrong since 1935. As the official sponsor of Mother’s Day and the Mother of the Year, American Mothers is the voice of 85 million mothers in America.
Honoring the mission of the organization founders Eleanor Roosevelt, Sara Delano Roosevelt, Mamie Eisenhower, JC Penny, and Norman Vincent Peale, American Mothers is dedicated to improving the lives of mothers and children in the US and around the world.
Each year American Mothers honors motherhood by naming the National Mother of the Year and hosting the Mom to Mom Conference. As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) centered at the United Nations, and leader of the Global Motherhood Coalition, American Mothers organizes annual panel discussions and participates in high-level meetings focused on issues impacting mothers and children. By bringing mothers together from across the country, American Mothers organizes maternal energy for positive change.
Many outstanding individuals throughout the US have served as officers, leaders, members, and supporters of American Mothers including Phyllis Marriott, Congresswoman Corrinne “Lindy” Boggs, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
2019 California Mother of the Year, Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy, at the National American Mothers Convention in Washington D.C.
Our National Values
American Mothers, Inc.
Vision
Every Mother Has a Voice
Mission
Harness the power of maternal energy to make a positive impact in the world.
To do this we will:
HONOR moms through the Mother of the Year and Mother of Achievement award
EDUCATE moms on important policy decisions that could impact them across the country
SUPPORT efforts that benefit women and children by providing financial assistance to local nonprofits via the Golden Rule Grant Fund
ADVOCATE on behalf of women and children for a safer existence in America and around the world
EMPOWER moms to be community leaders and use their innate abilities to make a positive impact at home, work, and in the world
PROVIDE a platform for networking, lifting one another up, cheering others on, and sharing good news about every victory for every mom, no matter how small