Judging by all the entries, there are a lot of hard-working, dedicated, worn-out parents out there who love what they do.

Parenting is not easy and that’s why the WCCO Morning team is doing something about it with Just 4 You Parents.

Mike Binkley traveled to Hastings to surprise the first winner — Katie McAlpin — who was nominated by her mother.

Watch the surprise above and click here to nominate a parent for this honor.