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Join us behind the scenes at the Mum of the Year Awards 2012 for all the gossip, style secrets and a few special awards of our own

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R ed carpets, round tables and a lot of glamour – that’s what the seventh annual Tesco Mum of the Year awards were made of. Celebrating amazing women

from across the UK, this year’s awards recognised the achievement of eight inspirational mothers, who’ve used their own personal circumstances and skills as mums to help others. As host Fiona Phillips summed up, ‘The word “mum” says so many things: love, pride, selflessness. You are all of these things and more.’

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The guestsClockwise from above left Denise Lewis, Sinitta, John Partridge, Fiona Phillips Opposite page Pixie Lott and Oliver Cheshire, Amy Childs, Gabby and Kenny Logan

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‘My relationship with my mum is the biggest of my life. She loves me, no matter what.’

Sinitta

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‘The ladies here today aren’t just Mums of the Year, they’re ambassadors for life.’

Denise Lewis

‘I feel really honoured to be in the company of these amazing mums.’Gabby Logan

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Left to right Michelle Heaton and Tupele Dorgu

‘My mum’s a legend. She’s made me into who I am today. None of us would be here without our mums, so it’s brilliant to celebrate them today.’

‘An event like this should be bigger than the Oscars. It’s even more inspirational.’

Andy Akinwolere

Liz McClarnon

The partyThe Venue The swish Waldorf Hilton hotel in London’s Aldwych. The grand Palm Court room was filled with white, purple and lilac flowers, and the tables were covered with silver confetti.What we ate Roasted artichoke and wild mushroom salad, guinea fowl with Mediterranean vegetables, and a trio of chocolate mousse with raspberry sorbet. What we drank A crisp, white Fortant de France Sauvignon Blanc, and a full and fruity Cabernet Sauvignon.

The winnersIntroducing our superstar mums of 2012…The true stars of the event were, of course, these eight incredible mums (above, from left) Campaigning mum Sharon Mills; Community mum Lindsay Nelson; Inspirational mum Hazel Nelson-Williams; Compassionate mum Julie Jones; P&G Supportive mum Sue Bouckley; Charitable mum Sharon Sambrook; Celebrity mum Gabby Logan; Achieving mum Helen Wynne

Overheard ‘I had my baby eight weeks

ago, and while I’m still adapting, it’s like she was

always here. I can’t imagine life without her now.’

Michelle Heaton

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Sharon, Lindsay, Hazel, Julie, Sue,

Sharon, Gabby and Helen toast their

achievements Jamelia looking red-carpet glam

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Heidi Range with Amy Childs

Right Gabby Logan with

daughter, Lois

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Why did you come today? I’m here to honour all the mums and to present an award. As soon as I heard about this event, I was like ‘I have to be there’.How important is it to honour mums like this? Very! All mums deserve a treat. When I want to spoil my own mum, I take her to a hotel for spa treatments. She usually works with my dad at the weekend, so I say, ‘Mum, chill out, have a massage, and get your nails done.’ Would you make a good mum? I’d love to be a mum – in about six years time. I love babies and I’d be good with older kids, too. I had to deal with my cousin Harry when he was 13 and a typical teenager. I can’t wait.

Supporting RolesWhile our amazing mums took centre stage, we gave out a few unofficial awards for the best celeb momentsMost envied outfit Gabby Logan looked gorgeous in her cream and black Prada dress. ‘Kenny bought it for me for Christmas,’ she told us. ‘He’s good with things like that.’Most dynamic speech After presenting Julie Jones with her award, a tearful Sinitta told her, ‘You should be named friend of the year, too.’Cutest couple Singer Pixie Lott arrived with her model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire – and their mums, who enjoyed a good old natter. ‘Our mums are great friends,’ said Pixie.Most thoughtful son Lee Ryan was spotted giving his mum an early birthday present. ‘I’ve bought her favourite things,’ he said ‘I love treating her.’

Left to right Arlene Phillips and Nicola McLean

Overheard ‘Mum was on buttie-

making duty for my son’s birthday yesterday, so

it’s nice to take her to something a bit different today.’

Sara Cox

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Tweets@MissAmyChilds Had the most amazing day thank you to #TescoMumoftheYear.@dionneofficial Exciting day 4me – performing to all the wonderful mums at the #tescomumoftheyear awards. Your kids will be so proud of you.@pixiesongs Wowowop! Congrats to all the inspiring mummas.@tupeledorgu A great day, and well done you mums!@wonderwomanshel (Michelle Heaton) I’ve used up all my tissues at the #TescoMumoftheYear awards. ➻

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Clockwise from above A shy Sara Cox; Mums of the Year Sharon, Sue and Helen celebrate; Lee Ryan; presenter Cherry Healey

The goodie bagsThese contained

treats including Champagne, chocolates, Max Factor

make-up, Leo Bancroft hair treats, books and DVDs, plus

luxury scented Kenneth Turner candles.

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Below, left to right Denise Lewis, P&G Supportive mum Sue Bouckley and her daughter Hannah

If you know a mum whom you think deserves to be honoured as a Tesco Mum of the Year then get in touch with us now – the nominations for 2013 are open. We’re looking for someone who’s made a real difference – perhaps through raising money for good causes, helping their community, overcoming difficult challenges, building a business or inspiring others through sport.

How to enter To read the full terms and conditions and find out how to enter, go online now to tesco.com/living and click on Mum of the Year. Or you can write to Mum of the Year Search, Tesco magazine, Cedar Communications, 85 Strand, London WC2R 0DW.

Overheard ‘I can’t remember the last time I had a nice meal out. [My son] Striker has just reached the terrible twos

and as soon as we sit down in a restaurant, he says “finished!” and runs off.’

Nicola McLean

Above left Mary Byrne delights the audience Above Dionne Broomfield and backing group were real crowd pleasersRight Estelle, who dedicated her songs to ‘all the strong, amazing women here today’ and charmed us all

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We’ve got our fingers crossed for Hannah, the daughter of P&G

Supportive mum, Sue Bouckley, as she trains for this year’s Paralympics. And you could be heading to the Olympic Games, too, as a spectator. You can win tickets to an Olympic Final with P&G. When you buy any P&G product at Tesco between 1 May and 30 June, and scan your Clubcard, you will automatically be entered into a prize draw. For details and terms and conditions visit uk.pg.com.

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