Nanny of the Year™
Click here for Nomination Forms | Click here for Biographies of Past Award RecipientsThe NOTY™ award is presented annually by the International Nanny Association (INA) to recognize the personal achievements of a working nanny. INA's Nanny of the Year™ (NOTY™) serves as an example of the best kind of nanny and represents a positive role model for ourindustry and association. The NOTY™ is expected to perform specific duties before, during and after the INA annual conference.
2009 Nanny of the Year™
Introducing INA's 2009 NOTY™, MaryAnn X. Meddish, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.Read MaryAnn's acceptance speech
Being a nanny means that I am able
to immerse myself in what I love. I love working with children, and I have been blessed with the ability to follow my
passions, enjoy my loves, and use my skills in my career. I want to know that I make a difference in others' lives and
being able to make children's lives fun and interesting, while also gearing their environment and activities to develop
their skills and interests, thrill me. What other job in the world allows you to arrive at work to smiles and squeals of
delight, play and receive hugs and kisses all day, and be sadly missed at the end of the day?
I am an excellent nanny who has always strived to do my very best. For years, I have looked to my mentors and seen areas in my own life that I would like to grow and develop. I have worked hard to become the person I am and to reach my personal goals. The thought of being considered a leader use to scare me, but then a wise friend told me, "You have the ability to use your knowledge to mentor others and to help the next generation of nannies reach their goals to be their very best, and that is what you should do." That is my current goal. I want to give back to the nanny community that has helped me become the person I am today.
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