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Jennifer Bolt (in picture), mom of Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, presented with a gold pendant in celebration of the dedication and sacrifices she has made for her children. The presentation occurred during the P&G and the IOC partnership announcement in London on Thursday, July 28 where P&G also announced the globalization of the ‘Proud Sponsor of Mom’ campaign and the video series “P&G Momumentary: Raising an Olympian,” where Bolt will provide the type of insight only the mom of an Olympian can.

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Mrs Jennifer Bolt, mother of World and Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt, has also been chosen as the first recepient of the International Mothers of Distinction (IMOD) award.

The inaugural awards ceremony will be held on  May 7, 2011 in Toronto.

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Mrs Bolt was chosen because of the significant impact she has had on the life of her son. 

She was lauded for the significant achievements of her son, noting that Usain has brought back a certain excitement to international athletics that was not there in recent times and has  elevated the Jamaica “brand” to a level never seen before.

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The International Mothers of Distinction (IMOD) award was created

to recognise the important and significant role that mothers play

in the lives of their families

and the development of society in general.

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Mrs Jennifer Bolt will not only be presented with  awards but a donation in her honor will be made to a charity

in her home country, Jamaica.