On Diamond Day, February 27, two Orange County winners received the grand prize diamond and one student was awarded the (M.O.M.) award in the 18th annual contest.
The 2010
Diamond Winners!
Orange County,
CALIFORNIA

Orange County,
CALIFORNIA

Orange County,
CALIFORNIA

Harvey Zhou
Thomas Loi
Drew Denny
Grade 1-5 Category

My mom is the light in the darkness. She has a heart that is a pure diamond. Her smile gives me loyalty, strength, and courage.
Grade 6-12 Category

Mom, hidden in the
earth's soil.
Mined, discovered
with great bliss.
Cleansed, made
absolutely perfect.
Revealed with brilliant purity.

Moon Over Mountains
(M.O.M.) Award

My mom deserves a diamond because she made a website to help people called, "Liver Families," and I had a transplant when I was five.

Grade: 4
School:Canyon View Ele.
Irvine, CA

Diamond Teacher:
Kelley Smith
Diamond Mom:Xin Zhong
Contest Panel Judge:
Mary Wilson
Grade: 8
School:Bethel Baptist
Santa Ana, CA

Diamond Teacher:
Robynn Yates:
Diamond Mom: Jennifer Thai
Contest Panel Judge:
Annie Kensinger
Grade: 4
School: Valencia Ele.
Laguna Hills, CA

Teacher: Dianna Koutras
Contest Panel Judge:
Bonnie Morse
Mom: Mika