Through its Huggable Heroes program, Build-ABear Workshop recognizes and encourages young leaders, ages eight to 18, who provide extraordinary service in their communities and around the world.
Anyone, ages eight and above, is eligible to nominate a candidate (and kids can nominate themselves) by visiting http://www.lovehugssmiles.com/HuggableHeroes.aspx or by picking up an entry form at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop stores.
Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2011.
Entries will be narrowed down to 75 semi-finalists in March and to 25 finalists by the end of April.
Ultimately 10 new Huggable Heroes (eight from the United States and Puerto Rico, and two from Canada) will receive a $7,500 scholarship toward his or her college education and a $2,500 donation from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation for a charity of his or her choice.
For more information, call 888-560-2327 or visit www.buildabear.com.