Meadow Gold Dairies' annual Healthy Baby Contest has been an island tradition since 1953. The contest gives proud parents the opportunity to showcase their healthy keiki in a setting that promotes health and nutrition.
Each year, hundreds of toddlers compete for the title of Oahu's healthiest baby. They are judged on physical appearance, healthiness and personality, with each category scored on a 25-point scale. The five place winners are awarded a U.S. savings bond ranging from $2,500 to $500 as well as numerous toys and prizes from Meadow Gold Dairies of Hawaii.
Keahi Villalobos of Mililani was crowned the 58th Annual Healthy Baby Winner on Sunday, October 30th. The 2-year-old from Mililani is Meadow Gold Dairies of Hawaii's new Healthy Baby Contest winner, beating out over 200 other toddlers who had competed in this years contest.
In addition to the crown, Keahi, son of Aladin and Kristin Villalobos, was awarded a $2,500 U.S. Savings Bond by Meadow Gold, as well as gift certificates and many other prizes.
The other winners in the 58th annual Healthy Baby Contest are:
Second place: Kyler Fernandez of Aiea, 2, son of Kent and Dariann Fernandez. He was awarded a $1,500 U.S. Savings Bond. Kyler was also the People’s Choice Winner. The public was asked to vote for their favorite finalist at healthybabycontest.com in four days of balloting and Kyler won with 312 votes.
Third place: Madison Amaral of Honolulu, 2, daughter of Kenneth and Lindsay Amaral. She was awarded a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond.
Fourth place: Lexi Veal of Honolulu, 2, daughter of Jeffrey and Meghan Veal. She was awarded a $750 U.S. Savings Bond.
Fifth place: Asia Paraoan of Waipahu, 2, daughter of Jeremiah and Shalee Paraoan. She was awarded a $500 U.S. Savings Bond.
Contestants were judged on physical appearance, healthiness and personality and competed in two preliminary rounds at Ala Moana Center on October 15 and Pearlridge Center on October 22. Over 200 babies registered to enter the contest. The 50 highest-scoring contestants in the preliminary rounds made it to the final round on Sunday, October 30th at Ala Moana Centerstage.
In a separate costume contest, Oliver Isagawa, 2, son of Michelle Isagawa, of Honolulu was named the winner. Oliver was dressed as a broccoli, a rare costume that impressed both the audience and judges.