Do you know a mother in the sports world worthy of recognition?
Here is your chance to show her some appreciation. Submit the mother’s name and an explanation of why she is worthy of being named “Sports Mom of the Year” by 9 p.m. on May 1. We will feature her – and other mothers – on Mother’s Day, which is May 10 (if you need a reminder).
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To make a nomination, email Kyle Neddenriep at kyle.neddenriep@indystar.com. You can also leave a voicemail at (317) 444-6649, but please submit via email as well. This is the eighth year of the award. Our previous winners:
2025: Tamika Beeler
2024: Katie Hupfer
2023: Crystal Clark and Amy Dinwiddie
2022: Susie Strange
2021: Kris Schepers
2020: Kathy Loggan
2019: Angie Young
Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649. Get IndyStar’s high school coverage sent directly to your inbox with the High School Sports newsletter. And be sure to subscribe to our new IndyStarTV: Preps YouTube channel.
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