TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An lively obligation Air Force mom and volunteer firefighter from Pensacola was named the 2023 Florida Mother of the Year, in line with American Mothers, Inc. a nationwide non-profit group chargeable for trying to find and choosing the National Mother of the Year.
Cheyann Smith of Pensacola was chosen as the Florida Mother of the yr in 2023 and can go down as the 51st lady in Florida historical past to carry the honor.
According to the non-profit group, Smith joined the U.S. Air Force in 2012 and stays on lively obligation standing. She additionally serves as a volunteer firefighter and runs a non-profit serving to these with meals and housing insecurities.
Smith, together with honorees from states throughout the nation, might be acknowledged in the 88th National Convention of American Mothers, Inc. in April in Omaha, Nebraska. There, one honoree might be named the National Mother of the Year.
“The hard work and inspiration of mothers are being recognized now more than ever,” mentioned Joyce Stevens, President of American Mothers, Inc. “It’s an honor to be part of an organization that’s connecting moms across the nation to celebrate motherhood and uplift their stories of resiliency and strength.”
Since 1935, American Mothers, Inc. has looked for and chosen the Mother of the Year in each state, district, and territory in the U.S.
Last yr, American Mothers, Inc. selected Doris Donley, a mom of two from Colorado, as the 2022 National Mother of the Year.