Baby Contest
Important Announcements
- New Age Category: The Freedom Festival Baby Contest would like to announce the addition of another age category, 31-42 months. We are excited to be able to include the older babies in this year’s contest. The judging for 31-42 months will be 1:15-2:30 pm with the Awards Celebration starting at 3:00 p.m.
- Family Discounts: The Baby Contest announcing a multiple children discount – two children entered into the contest will be $15.00, three children will be $25.00. That is a $5.00 discount per family. The discount will only apply to on-line registration.
- Children’s Movie Room – SC-206 C: The Baby Contest is adding a Children’s Movie Entertainment Room. The movies will be shown through-out the Baby Contest. We will have a variety of short books on video, Bunny Town, Disney Playhouse, and more.
The Freedom Festival Baby Contest creates a positive experience for children ages newborn to 30 months. This heartwarming event is a fun way for parents to share their child’s unique personality and beauty with the community and walk away with some really great gifts!
Date: June 19, 2010
Place: Utah Valley University Sorensen Student Center
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: As of June 14, late registration for two children entered into the contest is $25.00, three children is $35.00. That is a $5.00 discount per family. That is a $5.00 discount per family. The discount will only apply to on-line registration. Remember the fees are per category, if you register your baby for the Age Category and the Costume category you will pay $20 for one child, $30 for two, and $50 for three children. Online registration closes at 3:00 pm June 18, 2010. $15.00 Day Of registration at UVU Campus Connection.
Exciting New Updates to the 2010 Baby Contest:
Announcing TWO Award Celebrations!
The first Award Celebration will be for all categories from 0-12 months at 12:15 p.m. in the UVU Sorensen Center Grande Ballroom. The second Award Celebration will be for all categories from 13-30 months at 3:00 p.m. in the UVU Sorensen Center Grande Ballroom.
We also have a new Freedom Festival Baby Contest Logo! See it at the top of the page.
Judging: UVU Sorensen Student Center Food Court
Babies will only be judged at their respective age-group times. Once the age-group time closes, there will be no more judging for that age group. If an entrant is in line at the close time, they will be able to be judged. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The judging system we use is a numeric system that gives a numeric value in four categories: Babies Physical Features, Babies Personalities and Behavior, Babies Unique Talents/Cute Traits, and Babies Reaction to Judges. There are, in most cases, two judges that judge independently with both scores added together to make the total score. Costumes are judged by the same categories and how the costume fits a patriotic theme.
Age: Please feel free to dress your baby in an outfit that brings out their personality or an outfit that might best describes Family, Freedom, God, Country. These are our most cherished and celebrated values.
Costume: The costume category is a unique statement of Family, Freedom, God , Country which shows your patriotism in a creative way. Such as, Lady Liberty, Martha Washington, George Washington, military uniform, the Liberty Bell, Captain America, mom’s apple pie, the possibilities are abundant.
9:00-10:15 a.m.
0-3 months
4-6 months
boys, girls, costume, multiples
DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 10:00 a.m.
10:30-11:45 a.m.
7-9 months
10-12 months
boys, girls, costume, multiples
DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 11:30 a.m.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
13-16 months
17-23 months
24-30 months
31-42 months
boys, girls, costume, multiples
DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 2:15 p.m.
Awards Celebrations:
UVU Sorensen Student Center Grande Ballroom
12:15 p.m.: 0-12 months – all categories
3:00 p.m.: 13-42 months – all categories
Winners Awards
Winners receive a medal, a winner t-shirt, gifts from Mary Kay Cosmetics, books, $25 gift certificate from Tiny Touches, and much more.
Door Prize Give Aways at Award Celebrations:
In the registration packet, each parent will be given two raffle type tickets. When arriving at the Award Celebration, place your raffle ticket into one of the boxes at the door of the Grande Ballroom prior to your Award Celebration. All boxes will be combined into one for the door prize give away at each of the Award Celebrations. Only those tickets in the official door prize boxes will be eligible for door prizes. The Grande Prize drawing at each Award Celebration will be two tickets to the Stadium of Fire on Saturday, July 3rd.
Door Prize Distribution:
The door prizes will not be brought to the winners – the prizes will be taken to a door prize table with the number attached. The winners will pick up their prize at the table with their number that matches the prize.
Vendors: UVU Sorensen Center Commons Area
There will be 36 vendors present ranging from Tiny Touches hand and foot imprints to community resource organizations available to parents. We will also have a community resource area and a play room for children.
Baby Photo Portraits:
Misty Mathews Photography is very excited to be involved with the America’s Freedom Festival this year. Having participated in the baby contest with our own children we know what a keepsake this photo will be. If you have pre-registered for a photograph we will have everything we need to help you when you arrive. All you need to bring is a photo ID and your beautiful baby. If you choose not to pre-registered, our staff will be on hand to assist you on the day of the contest. While you are there, Misty will take approximately 2-3 pictures of your baby. This year you will have the option of receiving a printed copy of your photograph, a disk with the digital files or both. No matter which option you choose your babies photo will be mailed to you within two weeks. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing all the children who participate in this year’s America’s Freedom Festival Baby Contest.
Contact Info: mistymathews@comcast.net, 801.318.3333 or 801.318.0623
Activity Room: UVU Sorensen Student Center Centre Stage Sponsored by Partners for Infants and Children
Baby friendly fun activities for little ones and parents to have an opportunity to play together presented by Partners for Infants and Children of Utah County. Parenting and agency resources will also be available.
Partners for Infants and Children and United Way of Utah County have partnered to bring Help Me Grow to our community. Do you ever find yourself asking “Is my baby eating enough?” or “Are these tantrums normal at this age?” Get answers to your questions by dialing 2-1-1 and ask for “Help Me Grow” to access the following free services:
- Talk with knowledgeable and friendly people who will listen and provide the information and resources you need.
- Use an accurate and easy-to-use parent screening tool to track your child’s development.
- Become a stronger advocate for your child by understanding appropriate milestones.
Learn more by visiting www.helpmegrowutah.org. Help is just a phone call away!
The Baby Contest is adding a Children’s Movie Entertainment Room. The movies will be shown through-out the Baby Contest. We will have a variety of short books on video, Bunny Town, Disney Playhouse, and more.
Baby Contest Winners in Grand Parade and Children’s Parade:
All Winners will have the opportunity to participate in the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 5th and the Children’s Parade on Saturday, June 26th.
Our Sponsors and Volunteers:
It takes the efforts of many generous sponsors and more than 150 volunteers, including judges, to make the Baby Contest successful. Our volunteers are there to help you and to make your experience positive. A huge Thank You to those that are behind the scenes.
2010 Winners
0-3 Months Boys
First Place - Payton Jones
Second Place - Harrison Denkins
Third Place - Owen Hudnall
0-3 Months Girls
First Place - Anita McClellan
Second Place - Lydia Walker
Third Place - Ava Tuckett
4-6 Months Boys
First Place - Jacob Hansen
Second Place - Kea Lii
Third Place - Edward Told
4-6 Months Girls
First Place - Phoebe Monsen
Second Place - Manhattan Pack
Third Place - Avery Olsen
7-9 Months Boys
First Place - Lincoln Dahlquist
Second Place - Apollo DeGraff
Third Place - Levi Onyimadu
7-9 Months Girls
First Place - Emmi Grace Floyd
Second Place - Savanah Mary Miller
Third Place - Ashley Hernandez
10-12 Months Boys
First Place - Andrew Dinsbach
Second Place - Kaison Wayne Clark
Third Place - Winchester Fenley
10-12 Months Girls
First Place - Autumn Furr
Second Place - Brynlee Coles
Third Place - Ashlynn James
13-16 Months Boys
First Place - Henry Haddock Kimball
Second Place - Brogan Wright
Third Place - River Foscarini
13-17 Months Girls
First Place - Isabelle Hunter
Second Place - Paityn Finch
Third Place - Brea Wilde
17-23 Months Boys
First Place - Adrian M. Perez
Second Place - Asher Mortensen
Third Place - Kyler Madsen
17-23 Months Girls
First Place - Anna Aquino
Second Place - Aurora Hales
Third Place - Annie Bishop
24-30 Months Boys
First Place - Brandon Burris
Second Place - Christian Rico
Third Place - Corbin Moore
24-30 Months Girls
First Place - Lahila Gali
Second Place - Eva Enriquez
Third Place - Shanelle Hunt
31-42 Months Boys
First Place - Kyson William Edwards
Second Place (Tie) - Beck Hiatt & Brayden Jakins
Third Place - Kyler John Prina
31-42 Months Girls
First Place - Addilyn Child
Second Place - Hallie Norton
Third Place - Eilee DeGray
Costume Winners
0-3 Months
First Place - Peyton William Hiatt
Second Place - Alejandro Gabriel Rodriguez
Third Place - Elena Joy O’Dell
4-6 Months
First Place - Jacob Hansen
Second Place - Zayzia Cerna
Third Place - Sterling Crystal
7-9 Months
First Place - Sophia Rogers
Second Place - Tristan Bileen
Third Place - Kalin Logan
10-12 Months
First Place - “Izzy” Elizabeth Denney
Second Place - Autumn Furr
Third Place - Winchester Fenley
13-16 Months
First Place - Brea Wilde
Second Place - Alyssa Williams
Third Place - Addison Jo Rich
17-23 Months
First Place - Rylee Phillips
Second Place - Eliana Anderson
Third Place - Mike Gali
24-30 Months
First Place - Briseis Zurit
Second Place - London Mohana
Third Place - Christian Rico
31-42 Months
First Place - Eilee Briellle DeGray
Second Place - Ashleyn Barnes
Third Place - Beck Hiatt
Multiple Birth Winners
7-9 Months
A Tie for First Place
Jacob & Daxton Ehat
Clayton & Charissa Tirrell
24-30 Months
A Tie for First Place
Mone & Kevini Afu
Asya & Alexis Ann Hunt
Honorable Mention Winners
Jason Adams
Ella Allred
Brielle Campbell
Grady Catmull
Jacob Elder
Max Kirk
Sage Reynolds
Alivia Robinson
Audrey Spencer
Chloe Waters
Contest Map
Click on the following link to download the map of the contest: Baby Contest Map, Baby Contest Parking Map
Online Registration for 2010 is now closed
Baby Contest Committee Members
Nancy Cannon, Event Chair - cannonna@uvu.edu
Giovana Alisa, Judges Coordinator – Alisagi@uvu.edu
Elizabeth Spencer, Publicity/Media Relations – ejspencer@gmail.com
Dawn Burgess, Registration Chair - burgesda@uvu.edu
Katherine Griffin, Activity Room Coordinator – katherinedianegriffin@gmail.com
Micheal Mangan, Sponsors, Gifts, Prizes Coordinators - mm3643@hotmail.com
Julia Mohr, Vendor Chair – mohrju@uvu.edu
Denise Fullmer, Volunteer Coordinator – fullmerde@uvu.edu
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