The annual Mother & Baby Magazine Awards recognise the most popular baby and parenting buys of the year, as well as crowning one inspirational woman Mother of the Year.
Over a period of eight months, essential baby items such as cots, prams, baby wipes and nappies are put through their paces by a team of mum-testers (aka readers) and parenting experts, who assess products based on affordability, ease of use, quality and innovation.
Hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte, the ceremony also introduced the Mum of the Year – Farrah Millar – an ordinary Aussie woman who has gone above and beyond for her children and her community. Read more about Farrah’s incredible journey to be chosen as the 2016 Mother of the Year.
Here is a backstage sneak peek into the glamorous ceremony, styled by The Party Parlour, brought to you by Babies”R”Us.
Click through the gallery to check out some highlights from the day.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte hosted the Mother & Baby Awards at the Sydney Rowing Club.
M&B AWARDS 2016
Celebrity and industry guests were greeted at the Sydney Rowing Club by the latest Mother & Baby magazine, featuring Michelle Bridges & baby Axel.
Winners celebrated their sweet success at the Awards with some treats from the dessert buffet.
Mother & Baby magazine editors Erin Mayo and Fiona Wright with Awards host Natalie Bassingthwaighte (and the stunning view from the Sydney Rowing Club).
Nothing says Mum of the Year like a massive cardboard cheque for $5000 to spend with Awards sponsor Babies”R”Us! Farrah Millar accepts her prize from host Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
2016 Mother of the Year Farrah Millar found out just hours after giving birth to her second child that she had stage three breast cancer – what she did next is an inspiring story.
Awards sponsor Babies”R”Us gave guests an in-situ look at their fabulous nursery products.
The long tables were styled in natural tones to complement the lavish purple and gold theme created by The Party Parlour.
Personalised place settings made the ceremony even more special.
Cute cupcakes featured the Awards logo to add to the celebrations.
The Mother & Baby magazine team.
All guests received a double pass to see Bridget Jones’s Baby in cinemas.
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