Closer’s Mum of the Year 2016: Inspirational WINNER announced!

**You’ve been voting in your thousands to name Closer’s Inspirational Mum of the Year 2016 – and we have our winner.**

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by Hayley Kadrou |
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The votes are in and we can now reveal that Closer's Inspiration Mum of the Year 2016 is...

Jo-Anne Lomax!

Jo Anne Lomax
Jo Anne Lomax ©Jo Anne Lomax

Jo-Anne was nominated by her friend Vicki for her hard work looking after her two children while her husband is away in the marines. She also set her up own company making toys to help other children deal with seperation anxiety.

Jo-Anne with her two children, Charlotte and Henry.

On winning the award, Jo said: "Thank you so much for this Award!

"I feel honoured so many people voted for me.

"I find being a Military Wife and Mummy challenging. Living so far away from family and friends is one thing, but I find it heartbreaking watching my children suffering tremendously missing Daddy while he is away with work commitments.

"I started making Huggable Heroes for my own children, Charlotte 4 and Henry 2 so they could have Daddy with them for cuddles when they miss him the most.

"Charlotte and Henry completely inspired me to help other children who also struggle with Separation Anxiety while a loved one is away or has passed away.

"The response has been truly amazing, I cant believe how something so simple can Reduce Separation Anxiety and Reinforce Bonds between Parent and Child."

"Being completely exhausted all the time from being a full time Mummy and Helping so many Children is so worth every second!

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Jo xxx"

Jo Anne Lomax
Jo Anne Lomax ©Jo Anne Lomax

Congratulations, Jo-Anne!

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