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    1993 – In Remembrance of Mother’s Day

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    In 1993, Diamond Mike Watson founded a writing contest in honor of his adoptive mother and the birthmother he had never known. The most creative contestant would receive a diamond. A girl named Margaret claimed her grand prize diamond. Like buried treasure, her enchanting poem sparkled deep within the mound of entries.

    Since then, hundreds of thousands of kids have submitted words of love to the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest. The contest is now in honor of all moms, and all those significant in our lives. 

    Year Highlights
    • First year of contest
    • 7 schools participated
    • 9 teachers participated
    • 250 essays submitted
    • 1 diamond winner
    • 53 garnet winners
    • Grade levels 9-12
    • Maximum words allowed: 100.

    “Tell Michael Watson why your mom deserves a diamond, and he might just give you one.” Orange County Register.

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  • 1994 – In Remembrance of Mother’s Day

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 1994 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    The second year witnessed remarkable growth as 1,425 children shared why their mothers deserved a diamond. Every page preserves a heartfelt moment between a child and the person who helped shape their life.

    Year Highlights

    • 1,425 essays received
    • 38 schools participated
    • Grade level: 7-12
    • 1 diamond awarded
    • 10 sapphires awarded
    • Includes all 211 garnet and sapphire winning essays

    Why You'll Love This Edition As participation expanded, so did the diversity of stories, emotions, and unforgettable expressions of love. This volume captures the contest's earliest momentum and growing impact.

    “What a gift to the world! Thank you from the bottom of a teacher’s heart!”  -Darlene Jagger , teacher.

    “The mother of all Mother’s contests.” The Orange County Register.

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  • 1995 – 391 Essay Contest Winners

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 1995 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    By 1995, more than 2,000 children had joined the celebration. The essays became shorter, more powerful, and even more memorable.

    Year Highlights

    • 2,016 essays submitted
    • 37 schools participated
    • Grade levels 4-12
    • Maximum words allowed: 70
    • 1 diamond awarded
    • 40 sapphires awarded
    • 350 garnets awarded
    • Includes all 391 gemstone winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition This collection demonstrates how a few heartfelt words can carry enormous meaning. Every essay is a snapshot of gratitude frozen in time.

    Order Today Own a piece of the contest's formative years.

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  • 1996 – 732 Essay Contest Winners

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    A landmark year in contest history. For the first time, two students were selected as Orange County diamond winners.

    Year Highlights

    • 4,675 essays submitted
    • 105 schools participated
    • First year with two diamond winners
    • Grade levels: 2-12
    • Maximum words allowed: 45
    • 700 garnet winners
    • 30 sapphire winners
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  • 1997 – 1,002 Essay Contest Winners

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 1997 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    More than 5,000 essays poured in from children eager to honor their mothers.

    Year Highlights

    • 5,025 essays submitted
    • 91 schools participated
    • Grade levels 2-12
    • Maximum words allowed: 40.
    • 2 diamond winners
    • Includes all 1,002 winning essays

    Why You'll Love This Edition The voices in this volume are heartfelt, humorous, and often surprisingly profound. It showcases a tradition rapidly becoming part of the community.

    Positive words are living things.  When written, they become real. When spoken, they have the power to heal, encourage, and inspire. Throughout our lives, we remember the beautiful words spoken to us.  -Diamond Mike Watson.

    Order Today A beautiful keepsake from a year of explosive growth.

    “The contest is the most selfless and encouraging I have experienced. On behalf of all the teachers, students, moms, and extended families whose lives you have touched, thank you.”  Hilda Sugarman, president. Fullerton Excellence In Education Foundation.

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  • 1998-2,002 Winners

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 1998 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    1998 marked a historic breakthrough as the contest expanded beyond Orange County.

    Year Highlights

    • 10,650 essays submitted
    • 97 schools participated
    • Grade levels 1-12
    • 4 diamonds awarded
    • 2,087 gemstone winners
    • First national diamond winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition This book captures the moment a local tribute transformed into a national movement.

    Order Today An essential volume for collectors of contest history.

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  • 1999-Seventh Anniversary Edition

    $24.95

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 1999 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    A national phenomenon emerges.  Participation surges as the contest is expanded to Indiana, Texas, and the entire state of California.

    Year Highlights

    • 14,150 essays submitted
    • 116 Orange County schools participated
    • Maximum words allowed: 30
    • Grade levels 1-12
    • 5 diamonds awarded
    • 2,380 gemstone winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition The stories become broader, richer, and more representative of families from every background.

    Order Today Experience the year the contest firmly established its national presence.

    “A happy, heart-felt, almost super-human endeavor for a company who wants kids to be sure to tell their moms that they love them.” -Dorothy Jean, Writer.

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  • 2000- A Millennium Mother’s Day Tribute

    $24.95

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 2000 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    Entering the new millennium, this anthology reflects unprecedented participation and enthusiasm.

    Year Highlights

    • 20,047 essays submitted
    • 99 Orange County schools
    • Grade levels 1-12
    • Maximum words allowed: 29
    • 265 schools outside Orange County
    • First time 8 diamonds awarded to California, New York, Ohio, Texas, Indiana, and Michigan
    • 2,840 gemstone winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition A remarkable time capsule capturing hopes, dreams, and family values at the dawn of a new century.

    Order Today One of the most sought-after editions in the series.

    “You have made a positive impact in thousands of children's lives in the way you wanted to honor all mothers." -Grenadier Horizon.

    “The mission: Encourage kids to appreciate their mothers.”  -Costa Mesa Breeze.

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  • 2001-The Greatest Contest on Earth

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 2001 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    Thousands of children took time to reflect on the women who shaped their lives.

    Year Highlights

    • 15,933 essays received
    • 103 participating schools
    • Maximum words allowed: 29
    • 3 diamonds awarded
    • 2,800 gemstone winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition The essays reveal powerful expressions of appreciation that remain timeless today.

    Order Today A treasured volume celebrating the enduring bond between mother and child.

     “The greatest tribute to mom in the nation.”  -Instore Magazine.

    “A gift no amount of money can buy.”  -The Orange County Register.

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  • 2002- 10th Anniversary Greatest Contest

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 2002 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    The Power of Appreciation.  This edition showcases the growing maturity and creativity of contest participants.

    Year Highlights

    • 10,017 essays submitted
    • 114 schools participated
    • Maximum words allowed: 29
    • Grade levels 1-12
    • 3 diamonds awarded
    • 3,037 gemstone winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition A wonderful collection of stories demonstrating how gratitude can be expressed in countless ways.

    Order Today Add this inspiring volume to your collection.

    ”You have not only created fond memories between my children and I, but also embraced me with such a marvelous acknowledgement of my hard work, dedication and love.  I feel so humble and honored. You inspire me to be nothing but the best role model and best mother I can be.”- Bich Ngoc Nuyen, winning mom.
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  • 2003- The Legendary Contest

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 2003 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    A Record-Breaking Year.  Participation reached extraordinary levels.

    Year Highlights

    • First hardcover edition
    • 24,850 essays submitted
    • 162 schools participated
    • 957 teachers participated
    • Maximum words allowed: 27
    • 3 diamonds awarded
    • 4,070 gemstone winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition One of the largest and most influential years in contest history.

    Order Today An exceptional keepsake from a truly historic year.

    “A national tradition in which thousands of kids can express their feelings, while taking the time to reflect on the importance of their moms.”  Professional Jeweler.

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  • 2004- Twelve Years of Love

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    Contains all winning essays and unforgettable moments from the 2004 Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest.

    The year that inspired newspaper headlines and unforgettable stories.

    Year Highlights

    • 26,514 essays submitted
    • 782 participating teachers
    • Maximum words allowed: 27
    • 3 diamonds awarded
    • 4,155 gemstone winners

    Why You'll Love This Edition This anthology includes entries from a year celebrated for extraordinary writing and national attention.  Also includes essay of  Honorable Mention, Brielle Saracini, whose father was the pilot of the plane that crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11.

    Order Today A cherished volume from one of the contest's most memorable years.

    “An awesome assignment, a great learning experience, and a challenge that could be met at any level. All children come away with a feeling of pride and self-accomplishment.” -Craney. Teacher.

    “The largest Mother's Day essay contest in the nation.” -National Jeweler.

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