UPDATE: On Thursday, Colossal told KSBY there are currently more than 7,500 groups with five babies in each group in this latest round of voting.
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Some local babies are competing in the "Baby of the Year" competition.
The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 and be featured in a Variety Magazine advertorial. The winner is chosen by popular vote, with voting in the current round open until Thursday at 7 p.m. The baby with the most votes at the end of all rounds will take the title.
KSBY has heard from parents throughout San Luis Obispo County who have children competing for the title in various groups.
According to the website, the fundraising competition is operated by Colossal.
"While the winner will be featured in a paid advertorial in Variety, this feature is not produced by Variety or its editorial team. Baby2Baby is the benefiting charity, but is not involved in the administration of the competition," the website states.
People can vote once per day or purchase additional votes. Colossal tells KSBY the donations will be granted to Baby2Baby at the end of the “purpose-driven online competition.”
Voting for the final round will begin Nov. 14 and end Nov. 20.
KSBY reached out to Colossal for information on how many babies are in the current groups and are waiting to hear back.
For more information on the campaign or how to vote, click here.
*This story has been updated to reflect that voting in the current round ends Thursday with voting in the final round not taking place until November.
