California's Joslynn Skelton named 2025 National Mother of the Year®

Honored for turning personal trials into purpose and uplifting families nationwide through advocacy, service, and compassionate leadership.

DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American Mothers, Inc.^® is proud to announce Joslynn Skelton of Ventura, California as the 2025 National Mother of the Year^®. She was selected for her extraordinary dedication to motherhood, her commitment to community service, and her passionate advocacy for children with medical needs.

Joslynn became a mother at age 20 and has since raised four daughters, each at different stages of her life. She describes her parenting style as "beautifully organized chaos" and leads her family with love, resilience, and honesty. One of her daughters was born with a congenital heart defect, a journey that shaped Joslynn’s perspective and deepened her commitment to supporting families through crisis. Her service work includes leadership roles on the Ronald McDonald House Family Room Advisory Board and the Salvation Army Board of Directors. She helped launch Ventura County's first mobile eye clinic and played a key role in establishing a groundbreaking partnership between the Ronald McDonald House Family Room and a county medical center, an effort that has served thousands of families.

Joslynn is also the author of the "Charlie the Courageous" children's book series, which promotes acceptance and resilience. Through this initiative, she has donated over 20,000 books nationwide, amplifying the stories of children with serious health conditions.

She was honored alongside other State Mothers of the Year^® at the 90th National Convention of American Mothers, Inc.^®, held April 24–26, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was named National Mother of the Year^® during the gala on April 26.

Joyce Stevens, National Board President of American Mothers, Inc.^®, said, “For 90 years, American Mothers, Inc.^® has been proud to honor exceptional mothers like Joslynn, who not only enrich their families but also have a profound impact on their communities.

For a full list of State Mother of the Year^® honorees, please visit AmericanMothers.org.

Nominations for Mother of the Year^® are accepted annually from Mother’s Day through September 15.
For general media inquiries or to set up an interview with Joslynn, please contact Joyce Stevens via email at president@americanmothers.org

About American Mothers Inc. (AMI): American Mothers, Inc.^® (AMI) is a national non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring mothers through its annual Mother of the Year^® award. Founded in 1931, AMI represents the voice of mothers nationwide and is committed to supporting the 85 million mothers in America through education, service, and advocacy.

Our Mission
American Mothers, Inc.^® educates, inspires, and recognizes mothers through programs that teach, support, and honor moms, empowering them to positively impact their families and communities.

Our Vision
Mothers will discover and share their innate abilities to elevate future generations.

Our Values
MENTOR: By connecting mothers with others who can help them navigate the complexities of motherhood.
EDUCATE: Providing knowledge on topics that help mothers strengthen their families.
SUPPORT: Offering grants to organizations that benefit women and children.
HONOR: Recognizing outstanding mothers through the Mother of the Year^® award and other accolades.

Joyce Stevens
American Mothers, Inc.®
president@americanmothers.org
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