Natalie Alderton

Natalie Alderton, ‘mum in a million’, has been nominated for the Parent of the Year award, sponsored by Ray & Scott.

‘My Name is Jacob, I am six years old, and I’d like to put my mum Natalie Alderton forward for this award because she is a very special person to me and plays the role of my mum and dad,’ said Jacob, who had Laura-Marie Dyer writing on his behalf.

‘I love my mum lots, she is kind, caring and is always putting me and my brother Felix first. We always have lots of fun when we go out with our mum – going to visit our horse Rebel and riding him in the sand school, taking our dog Chase for a walk or going to the park to play. 

‘I had a very special surprise at my army-themed sixth birthday party this year, my mum had been in contact with Roary (GFC mascot) to come and visit me and my friends and wish me a happy birthday. 

‘I cried when he walked through the door because I was so happy to see him - I am a big fan of the GFC players and Roary the Lion too. It was even more amazing that he turned up in a Dodge Command car which me and my friends were lucky enough to travel to and from my birthday party in as well.’

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Aimee and Louis Merrien

Aimee and Louis Merrien have been nominated for Parent of the Year, sponsored by Ray & Scott.

Bob and George Wills

Bob and George Wills have been nominated for the Parent/s of the Year award, sponsored by Ray & Scott.

Deb Carter

Deb Carter has been nominated for the Parent/s of the Year award, which is sponsored by Ray & Scott.

Elia Shaw

Elia Shaw has been nominated for the Parent of the Year award, sponsored by Ray & Scott.

‘My mother deserves this award through her journey she has been through,’ said her nominator, Luke Shaw, 16.

Hazel Kehoe

Hazel Kehoe has been nominated for Parent of the Year, sponsored by Ray and Scott.

Jocelyn De La Mare

Jocelyn De La Mare has been nominated for Parent of the Year, sponsored by Ray & Scott.

Kieran Baker

Kieran Baker has been nominated for Parent of the Year, which is sponsored by Ray & Scott.

Luke Nicholls

Luke Nicholls has been nominated for the Parent of the Year award, which is sponsored by Ray & Scott.

Susan and Jonathan Saunders

Susan and Jonathan Saunders have been nominated for Parent of the Year, sponsored by Ray & Scott.

William Shaw

William Shaw has been nominated for the Parent of the Year award, sponsored by Ray & Scott.