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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2011 – Legacy Edition

$39.95

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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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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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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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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2007- Sparkling Treasures

$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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2008- The Crystal Heart

$29.95

This book contains 5,000 winning entries from the 16th annual contest. Every essay in this volume began with a simple question but led to a unique and personal answer. Students reflected on lessons learned, challenges overcome, and the countless ways their mothers influenced their lives. Their words remind us that children often recognize acts of love long before adults realize they have been noticed. This collection celebrates those observations and preserves them within a book that families can revisit for years to come. The Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® contest continues to inspire students to express appreciation through writing, creating memories that extend far beyond the awards themselves. This volume contains written contributions from more than _____ students and recognizes _____ honored winners.

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