Ava McDonnell
Thank You for Participating
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Cutest Toddler Contest sponsored by Advent Health! Each year, the contest brings joy and excitement to our community and showcases the love and beauty of childhood. Now, for the moment you all have been waiting for. It’s time to meet the adorable winners who stole our hearts! Are you ready?
1st place
Name: Nico
Parents’ Names: Aunt Kelly & Uncle Stanley
What’s your toddler’s favorite activity?
Playing outside
What does your toddler want to be when they’re older? Why?
If he could talk, he would probably say, ‘Ms. Rachel’s Assistant.
Does your toddler have any foods they love or hate?
Nico loves Black Bean Deli in Winter Park. Their rice/beans & empanadas are his favorite! Nico does not like peas.
Does your toddler have any quirks or unique habits?
Joins the dog in barking at the squirrels.
Can you share a memorable moment with your toddler?
Meeting Minnie Mouse for the first time.
How does your toddler feel about winning a contest?
N/A
2nd place
Name: Sawyer Santos
Parents’ Names: Heather and Sean Santos
What’s your toddler’s favorite activity?
Singing and dancing
What does your toddler want to be when they’re older? Why?
An astronaut because he wants to work with his grandpa (P-pa) and to go way up high in space.
Does your toddler have any foods they love or hate?
He hates cheese – slices, shredded, cubed, cheesy noodles, etc., but he absolutely loves cheese pizza.
Does your toddler have any quirks or unique habits?
He loves to count things. When he wants to play with you, he will come up to you with a toy and ask you to make it “talk.” He also likes to hide toys, and we always know where he’s been by the toys we find in random areas.
Can you share a memorable moment with your toddler?
The first day of PreK, he didn’t even cry. He was so excited to make friends and just ran into the classroom ready to play.
How does your toddler feel about winning a contest?
“I want to dance!”
3rd place
Name: Roland Knox Charette
Parents’ Names: Bryan and Melissa Charette
What’s your toddler’s favorite activity?
He loves to play outside with his big sissy and playing chase.
What does your toddler want to be when they’re older? Why?
We have lots of time to decide that. For now, he’ll continue being the sweetest boy.
Does your toddler have any foods they love or hate?
Roland loves pasta, corn dogs, and any fruit. He dislikes broccoli, but overall, he’s a good eater.
Does your toddler have any quirks or unique habits?
Every morning before anything else, he walks to the pantry for an applesauce packet.
Can you share a memorable moment with your toddler?
Anytime he learns something new. He recently learned the difference between hot and cold.
How does your toddler feel about winning a contest?
When we told him he won, he just said “NO!” and he walked away.
Thank you again to everyone who participated and to Advent Health. We loved creating this contest for you and seeing the turnout. Keep an eye out for our next contest!
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