PHOENIX — Here's the cutest news you will read all day.
Gerber just officially announced the winner of the 14th annual Photo Search and the 2024 Gerber Baby. Say hello to Akil McLeod, affectionately known as "Sonny."
Sonny recently turned 1 year old and resides in Arizona with his parents, Dominque and Akil McLeod Sr., and his sister, Sage.
According to a release from Gerber, Sonny enjoys reading his squishy ABC book, playing with toy cars and watching football.
“Every day it’s an honor to watch Sonny conquer so many tiny achievements, from giggles, to trying new foods, to standing up and everything in between. He’s a light in our lives and brings joy to everyone around him” said Dominque, Sonny’s mom. “We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate his first birthday than to be chosen as the 2024 Gerber Baby. We look forward to all the adventures in the year ahead collaborating with Gerber to share his sweet smile with families across the country.”
This year, parents of previous Gerber babies joined the selection process, which is a first for the contest. Here's a breakdown of what Sonny will receive as the 2024 Gerber baby:
- Sonny will serve as the 2024 Gerber Baby and be featured on Gerber’s social media channels and marketing campaigns throughout the year.
- Sonny and his family have been awarded a $25,000 cash prize
- Free Gerber products for up to one year
- A new wardrobe provided by Gerber Childrenswear
- Prizes from Brooklinen, Canon, UPPABaby, Little Tikes, Motherhood Maternity, and ezpz!
- Gerber will also match Sonny’s cash prize with a donation to support March of Dimes’ maternal and infant health programs.
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