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53rd Annual Healthy Baby Contest


First place winner: Sikeli Naivalu 53rd Health Baby Contest winners with Lani Moo

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It's a Boy!
2006 Meadow Gold Healthy Baby Chosen from
Over 400 of Oahu's Cutest Keiki


First place winner Sikeli Naivalu won $2,500 U.S. savings bond

Sikeli Naivalu of La’ie was crowned the 53rd Meadow Gold Healthy Baby of O‘ahu, making him the healthiest and happiest baby in town. Sikeli is the son of Angel and Sai Naivalu. At 2 ½ years old, Sikeli has personality plus so much more, with his toy fire-knife and traditional grass skirt, he brought smiles to all.

More than 400 toddlers aged 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years of age competed for the title of O‘ahu’s healthiest baby in two preliminary rounds at Pearl Ridge Shopping Center and Ala Moana Center. From those two preliminary rounds, the 50 contestants with the highest scores were selected to compete in the final round on Sunday, July 9, at Ala Moana Center Stage.

The toddlers are judged on physical appearance, healthiness and personality, with each category scored on a 50-point scale. Sikeli garnered the most points of all the contestants and was awarded a $2,500 U.S. savings bond as well as numerous toys and prizes from Meadow Gold Dairies of Hawai‘i.

 

Mia Paraoan     Second place was awarded to 2 year old Mia Paraoan of Kapolei. She received a $1,500 U.S. savings bond from Meadow Gold Dairies of Hawai‘i.
Second place winner: Mia Paraoan, daughter of Jeremiah and Shalee Paraoan.
Destiny Sumile Third place was awarded to 2 year old Destiny Sumile of Mililani. Destiny was awarded a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond from Meadow Gold.
Third place winner: Destiny Sumile, daughter of Darris and Erlene Sumile.

Ryli Kalahiki Fourth place was awarded to Ryli Kalahiki of Kaneohe. The 2 year-old tyke received a $750 U.S. Savings Bond from Meadow Gold.
Fourth place winner:Ryli Kalahiki, daughter of Ryan and Shawna Kalahiki

Kamaile Palaualelo Fifth place was awarded to 1 1/2 year-old Kamaile Palaualelo of Kapolei. Kamaile also received a $500 U.S. Savings Bond from Meadow Gold.
Fifth place winner: Kamaile Palaualelo, daughter of Keahi and Kristin Palaualelo

All winners also received various toys and prizes.

The annual Meadow Gold Healthy Baby Contests on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui, and in Kona and Hilo on the Big Island raise community awareness of the importance of teaching children good health and nutrition habits at an early age. Establishing proper habits starting in early childhood can lead to living a healthy lifestyle.

Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii was established in 1897 as the Dairymen’s Association, Ltd., a cooperative of several Oahu dairy farms. Today, Meadow Gold is Hawaii’s oldest and largest dairy, offering superior-quality dairy and beverage products and services to the people of these Islands. Meadow Gold operates throughout the state, with facilities on Kauai, Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.

Congratulations to Sikeli and all of the 53rd Annual Meadow Gold Healthy Baby contestants!

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