Gift items – Why Mom Deserves a Diamond

1993 – In Remembrance of Mother’s Day

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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1994 – In Remembrance of Mother’s Day

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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1995 – 391 Essay Contest Winners

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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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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1996 – 732 Essay Contest Winners

$18.95

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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1997 – 1,002 Essay Contest Winners

$21.95

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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1998-2,002 Winners

$24.95

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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1999-Seventh Anniversary Edition

$24.95

Only a few years had passed since the very first Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest, yet its message was already spreading beyond imagination. This book contains the winning entries from the 7th annual contest. What began as a heartfelt tribute to two mothers had become a celebration of gratitude shared by thousands of children. This volume preserves the voices of students who paused to reflect on those who encouraged and believed in them. Each winning student in this collection earned a genuine gemstone from our panel of judges, who carefully reviewed each submission. Together, these pages capture moments of appreciation that might otherwise have remained unspoken. This volume contains written contributions from more than _____ students and recognizes _____ winners selected from participating schools throughout the region.

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2000- A Millennium Mother’s Day Tribute

$24.95

As a new millennium began, over 8,000 students once again accepted the challenge to answer a simple question: Why does your mom deserve a diamond? This book contains written contributions by over 8,000 kids. The responses were inspiring, humorous, touching, and often unforgettable. Some students wrote poems. Others shared personal stories. Many described small moments that revealed extraordinary love. Together, they created a collection that reflects the beauty of family through the eyes of a child. The Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest was founded to honor mothers and encourage children to express appreciation through writing. With every passing year, the contest grew not only in size but in meaning, reminding families that gratitude remains one of life's most powerful gifts. Within these pages are essays that celebrate courage, compassion, perseverance, and unconditional love. Every contribution represents a child's attempt to put into words what often feels impossible to describe. This book serves as both a keepsake and a reminder that expressions of love become treasures when they are preserved. This volume contains written contributions from more than _____ students and honors _____ selected winners. qqq.

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2001-The Greatest Contest on Earth

$24.95

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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2002- 10th Anniversary Greatest Contest

$24.95

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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2003- The Legendary Contest

$26.95

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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2004- Twelve Years of Love

$29.95

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 this book is the story of how the largest mother’s appreciation contest in the nation was created.

A great keepsake for adults, teachers, children, and every parent of a Why Mom Deserves a Diamond gemstone winner.

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