Awards calendar
Key dates for the 2012 awards are detailed below. Make sure you visit the site regularly to keep up to date with the latest news.
| Date | Event | Location |
| 1 November 2011 | Nominations open | www.motheroftheyear.org.au |
| 10 February 2012 | Nominations close | www.motheroftheyear.org.au |
| 21 February 2012 | Judging day | Barnardos offices, Sydney |
| 30 March 2012 | ACT Awards ceremony and morning tea | Canberra |
| 2 April 2012 | NSW Awards ceremony and morning tea | Sydney |
| 4 April 2012 | QLD Awards ceremony and morning tea | Brisbane |
| 11 April 2012 | TAS Awards ceremony and morning tea | Sandy Point/Hobart |
| 12 April 2012 | VIC Awards ceremony and morning tea | Melbourne |
| 16 April 2012 | SA Awards ceremony and morning tea | Adelaide |
| 18 April 2012 | WA Awards ceremony and morning tea | Perth |
| 20 April 2012 | NT Awards ceremony and morning tea | Darwin |
| 10 May 2012 | National announcement gala dinner | Sydney |
Please note dates are subject to change without notice.
