The Y Victoria Mother of the Year Award is an initiative to celebrate the contribution mums make every day.
We aim to spotlight those who break norms and redefine parenting and hope to encourage a new appreciation of motherhood.
Mums and mother figures are all around us, not only in our families but in our local community groups, schools and workplaces. They build emotional connections, inspire dreams, resilience and character, teaching empathy and compassion, and guiding young people on the journey to independence.
It's about celebrating the mothers who inspire young people, harness their potential and encourage growth for them to become leaders of tomorrow.
It is time we celebrate these remarkable women and let their stories inspire us all.
Winner of the Y Victorian Mother of the Year award
Michelle Galea
We are honoured to present Michelle Galea the Y Victorian Mother of the Year award.
Michelle Galea is truly an incredible woman. She's breaking barriers and inspiring others as the inaugural YMCA Victorian Mother of the Year 2024. Michelle is a solo mother by choice, raising her 10-year-old son with remarkable resilience, strength, and empathy. By doing so, she's breaking traditional norms and redefining modern parenting.
Check out Michelle's amazing contributions to her commmunity.
Nominations for Victorian Mother of the Year 2024 have now closed.
The winner will be announced on Friday 10 May 2024, so keep an eye on our social media channels.
Media enquiries can be directed to media@ymca.org.au.
