Congratulations to the previous winners of the Mother of Invention Grant
contest. These mothers and their business ideas represent the ingenuity and
integrity valued by Whirlpool Brand.
Grand Prize Winner
Beth House of Diamond Bar, CA created baby bottle nipples that fit water and
juice bottles. The tops also come with different threads so they can fit on the
bottles of various water brands, like Dasani and Aquafina. The nipple top also
doubles as a pacifier.
First Prize Winner
Stacey Hoskins Beeler of Liberty, KY created a device to help monitor sick
children.
First Prize Winner
Julie Savage of Simpsonville, SC created Tidy Toys, a mobile toy-cleaning
service. The business disinfects toys, books and more at doctor's offices,
daycares, churches and more.
Second Prize Winner
Kristi Pierce of Vergas, MN created a toilet plunger that may be stored within
the lid of the toilet tank. The plunger prevents unsanitary storage conditions.
Second Prize Winner
Andria Sgro of Del Mar, CA created the Shower Hug. The product is a bandeau
wrap worn around the bustline of pregnant or nursing mothers to support them
while showering.
Grand Prize Winner
Mary Anne Amato, of Lido Beach, NY
First Prize Winners
Ann Harrington, of Duluth, MN
Alyson Probst, of Denver, CO
Second Prize Winners
Kathy Osborn, of Indianapolis, IN
Eileen Haas, of Gibsonia, PA
Grand Prize Winner
Theresa Riep, Scottsdale, AZ
First Prize Winners
Lisa Blau, Logan, UT
Sarah Harrison, Cumming GA
Second Prize Winners (tie)
Nancy Reames, Fairview, OR
Christine Steendahl, Marysville, WA
Marcia Atkins, Jonesboro, GA
