Winchester infant named a top 10 finalist in national “Baby of the Year” competition

Evie Yumol is currently competing for Baby of the Year, a competition partnered with nonprofit Baby2Baby which provides diapers and essential supplies to children living in poverty. Valley News/Courtesy photo

WINCHESTER — Nine-month-old Evangeline Lillian Yumol, affectionately known as Evie, has captured hearts nationwide as one of the Top 10 finalists in the 2025 Baby of the Year competition. Her entry on BabyOfTheYear.org showcases her bright smile, playful spirit, and unmistakable charm—qualities that have earned her a devoted following across the country.

Hosted by Colossal and featured in Variety magazine, the Baby of the Year contest celebrates children who radiate joy and personality. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 and a national feature in Variety. Evie’s growing fan base has helped propel her through multiple rounds of voting, landing her among the nation’s top contenders.

Evie lives in Winchester with her parents and four furry siblings. Valley News/Courtesy photo

About Evangeline “Evie” Lillian Yumol

Born in December 2024, Evie is the daughter of Andrea and John Yumol of Winchester. Her full name—Evangeline Lillian—honors her great-grandmother and grandmother, reflecting her family’s deep roots and love across generations.

Evie proudly represents her Mexican and Filipina heritage and is a first-generation American on her father’s side. She lives with her parents and four furry siblings—three pugs and a jackhuahua—who often appear in her family’s joyful snapshots.

Known for her “big personality in a tiny body,” Evie loves singing, drumming on anything within reach, and flashing her signature grin.

“We always knew we had a cute baby,” said her mother, Andrea Yumol, with a laugh. “But it’s a sweet bonus to have the world recognize it too.”

If Evie wins, her parents plan to use the prize to start a college fund and continue supporting local nonprofits that serve children and families.

A contest that gives back

Beyond the competition, Baby of the Year partners with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization providing diapers and essential supplies to children living in poverty—a cause that deeply resonates with the Yumol family.

How to support Evie

Voting continues through multiple stages, and supporters can cast one free daily vote for Evie at https://babyoftheyear.org/2025/evie-2db1

Voting timeline:

  • Top 5: October 9–16 — Public voting will reduce each group to the top five (5) competitors.

  • Group Finals: October 16–23 — Voting will narrow competitors to one (1) preliminary winner in each group who will advance to the Quarterfinals.

  • Wildcard Round: October 24–26 — Second-place finishers from each group compete for a chance to advance to the Quarterfinals. Votes reset, and the top competitor in each group moves forward.

  • Quarterfinals: October 27–November 6 — Votes reset; public voting determines the top Quarterfinalist from each group who will advance to the Semifinals.

  • Semifinals: November 7–13 — Votes reset; public voting determines the top Semifinalist from each group who will advance to the Finals.

Finals: November 14–20 — Votes reset; public voting determines the Grand Prize Winner(s). Winners will be announced on or before December 5, 2025.

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