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Happy Howl-o-ween: Celebrating Spooky Season w/ America’s Favorite Pet®
As we kick off the 2025 America’s Favorite Pet® competition, we’re sharing a few purr-fect ways to celebrate Halloween with your favorite furry companion.
$21.6M Raised to Benefit Two Game-Changing Causes in Athlete of the Year
Youth Athlete of the Year has wrapped its regular season with two whopping $10.8 million grants issued to two incredible charities: Why Not You Foundation and V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Meet the Toddler of the Year – As Seen on FOX & Friends and USA Today TV!
Watch the big reveal as Colossal CEO Mary Hagen, Lieutenant General James B. Laster, President & CEO of Toys for Tots, and the 2025 Toddler of the Year share the stage on Fox & Friends.
Mars Takes Global Citizen Stage by Storm, Wins Top Hitmaker
America’s Next Top Hitmaker hit the stage for an epic performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival sharing the lineup with music icons Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla, and more.
America’s Favorite Couple Makes Headlines Nationwide
From SVI Radio to OK! Magazine and KSL Studio 5, everyone’s talking about the Drollingers. Learn about their love story and how the campaign raised nearly $4M to support two incredible charities.
$6.59M Raised Benefiting NWF, Jr. Ranger Champ
Congrats to our first Jr. Ranger, Thomas! Funds raised will help safeguard habitats, protect endangered species, and provide educational programs that inspire families connect with nature.
Youth Athlete of the Year Voting Is Live — Hosted by Russell Wilson
One exceptional athlete will earn the coveted Youth Athlete of the Year title, be featured in a 3BRAND advertisement in Sports Illustrated, and receive a $25,000 prize to invest in their future.
2024 Baby of the Year, Sloane Maya, on GMA
Watch Sloane Maya make her national television debut, while co-CEOs discuss the 2024 Baby of the Year competition's impact on Baby2Baby and share some exciting news for this year’s competition with help from some of their ambassadors.
Parents Everywhere Are Talking About Baby of the Year®
Baby of the Year is Colossal’s nationwide competition that gives proud parents the platform to showcase their cuties, if they choose, and potentially win big while doing it. Funds generated through the 2024 competition resulted in a $24 million grant benfitiing Baby2Baby.
Toddler of the Year to Lead Hollywood Parade – Now That’s Legit
Hosted by Mario Lopez and benefiting Toys for Tots—with support from Hasbro—this adorable showdown is all about big hearts, tiny sneakers, and a seriously fun prize: leading the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
DUPLEXITY Rocks SXSW in Austin as America’s Next Top Hitmaker
This no-nonsense duo proves that rock 'n’ roll can get a refresh with each generation. Duplexity claimed their Colossal prize on the SXSW stage at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase.
Partner Spotlight: Oceana | The Work Doesn’t Stop After Earth Day
Earth Day may have come and gone, but the need to protect our planet continues. At Colossal, we're proud to partner with and support Oceana. From everyday swaps to large-scale policy change, every step we take brings us closer to cleaner oceans and a healthier future.
We’re Wagging with Excitement: $8.3 MILLION Grant to PAWS
Learn what PAWS had to say about the grant amount and find out what sweet pup and charming cat made it to the top spots as the 2025 America’s Favorite Pets.
The Super Mom’s Guide to Self-Care: Because They Need You at Your Best
Motherhood is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles, often leaving little time for self-care. In this post, find tips to help you become the best version of yourself, so you can be the best mom to your kiddos.
America’s Favorite Pet: Supporting PAWS to Make a Difference
America’s Favorite Pet not only celebrates beloved pets but also supports PAWS in its mission to help animals thrive by rescuing, rehabilitating, and advocating for countless cats, dogs, and wildlife in need.
Favorite Chef: What Culinary Dreams are Made Of
Proud of the company we keep! Colossal has partnered with Carla Hall, Aáron Sánchez, and Andrew Zimmern in this legitimate competition that provides life-changing opportunities for culinary talents. The 2025 competition is FIRE!
Dance Icon Debunks Misconceptions About Dancers
Dance isn’t just for the ultra-flexible, the young, or the professionally trained—it’s a universal language of movement that belongs to everyone. So let go of the myths, step into the rhythm, and remember—if you can move, you can dance!
Entrepreneur of Impact Presents: 2025, the Year of the Side Hustle
You don’t have to quit your day job—the gig economy continues to boom, with millions of people earning extra cash from flexible, part-time work that fits into their schedule. And in 2025, the tools to manage these ventures have never been more accessible.
Flashback Friday: See the 2023 Favorite Chef’s Winning Experience (and She’s Baaack!)
Chef Kay, the talented culinary artist who made 2023 unforgettable, is returning to guide the next wave of chefs chasing their dreams. This epic glow-up proves that being part of Favorite Chef isn’t just about the title.
America’s Favorite Pet Shares Creative Holiday Photo Ideas
Pet parents: To us, they are our actual children, so what better way to show them off to our families and friends than including them on our holiday cards? Here are totally paws-itively adorable holiday photo ideas.