Poets write about them. Strong men cry in their presence. We honor them each year with a special day punctuated by hearts and flowers, and perhaps even breakfast in bed.

Don't just settle for all the customary ways to celebrate how awesome your mom is. Instead, upload a photograph of her to this article and write a caption telling us what's so great about the moms of Arlington County.  

At noon next Friday, May 11, we'll randomly pick a winner and call her the "Best Mom of Arlington County." 

Now that's a gift. But if that's not enough, we'll also award you a $50 gift certificate to spend any way you want on mom. (C'mon, dads, if your kids can't upload a photo of your wife, do it with them!)

The contest rules are attached.

Patch will also compile photos of moms from across the state for a "Moms of Virginia" photo gallery. We hope your Mom will be included.

(To submit your photo, click the Upload Photos and Video button above.)

And don't forget to vote in our latest Readers' Choice contest: Tell us your pick for Mother's Day brunch.