Announcing Our 2025 Au Pair of the Year
This year, our host families shared stories that absolutely moved us to tears. From bridging cultures through shared traditions, to being a “rock” of support during hard times, these au pairs have shown us what family is all about.
After carefully reviewing many incredible nominations, we are thrilled and honored to introduce our 2025 winner and distinguished runners-up.
Winner: Liliana Sanchez Gomez
Meet Our Au Pair of the Year: Lili from Mexico
"If I could multiply Lili times infinity, I would. Our family has evolved because of her. I would recommend having a Lili in your life."
—The Soeprapto-Gonzalez Family in California
As the Grand Prize winner, Liliana will receive a $1,000 travel voucher, and the Soeprapto Family will receive $1,000 off future program fees.
Runners-up: Sheila & Megan
Meet Runner-up: Sheila from Spain
"Sheila has brightened our home and made our lives easier in a thousand little ways. She is much more than our au pair; she is a member of our family."
—The Butler Family in Colorado
Meet Runner-up: Megan from Namibia
"Megan is the perfect blend of responsibility, warmth, and fun…truly one of the best people we could have ever hoped to welcome into our home."
—The Idrees Family in Maryland
Our runners-up will each receive a $500 travel voucher, and their host families will receive $500 off future program fees.
Honorable Mentions
Meet Lina from Colombia
"We feel like we won the lottery with Lina. We know we will treasure her time with us for the rest of our lives."
—The Kienle Family in Texas
Meet Paula from Colombia
"Paula brings joy, peace, culture, and love to our home and family. We cannot imagine our family without her."
—The Shewmaker Family in Georgia
A Year of Unforgettable Connections
These stories highlight just a few of the hundreds of families transformed through cultural exchange this year. From giving parents a much-needed date night, to comforting a newborn, to helping children grow in confidence and global awareness, all our au pairs have one thing in common — they are so much more than caregivers. They are family.
We are thrilled to congratulate our 2025 winners and nominees!
A huge thank you to all the host families who nominated their au pairs—your heartfelt words remind us why this program is so special: it builds bridges between cultures and creates bonds that last a lifetime.
Please stay tuned for more opportunities to celebrate your story and experience with us.
