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Do you or someone you know shine with extraordinary care, kindness, or courage? Whether it’s a friend, family member, community hero, or yourself, tell us which Care Bear that person best embodies and why they deserve to be celebrated as a 2025 Care-A-Lot Award recipient.
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NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Those Characters From Cleveland, LLC (“Sponsor”), 1468 W. 9th Street, Suite 700, Cleveland, OH 44113
The Care-A-Lot Awards Contest ("Contest") allows entrants to nominate themselves or another person to win one of five Care Bears awards based on how well they personify the spirit and character of Togetherness Bear, Funshine Bear, Cheer Bear, Share Bear or Tenderheart Bear. The Contest begins on 10/22/25 at 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) and ends on 11/9/25 at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) (the "Promotion Period"). By participating in the Contest, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the Contest. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Contest.
The Contest is open only to residents of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Sponsor and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (collectively, the "Promotion Entities"), and members of their immediate families and/or persons living in the same household as such persons, are not eligible to enter the Contest or win a prize.
To enter the Contest, entrants must sign into the Contest website at CareBears.com/CareALotAwards2025, and submit the nomination form naming which one of Togetherness Bear, Funshine Bear, Cheer Bear, Share Bear or Tenderheart Bear they or the person they are nominating best embody and the actions they have taken in the spirit of their chosen bear. Nominations may be made only between 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) [October 22, 2025] and 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) [November 9, 2025]. Nominations should not exceed 100 words, and the nomination form must be completed in its entirety and submitted before the nomination deadline in order to be eligible to win. You can only enter once and you will be eligible only to win the award associated with the specific Care Bear you named in your nomination. If you are nominating someone other than yourself, you must certify that the person you are nominating is eligible to participate in the Contest and has consented to you nominating them.
Automated or robotic Entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Any attempt by an entrant to obtain more than the stated number of Entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods, including, but not limited to, commercial contest/Contest subscription notification and/or entering services, will void that entrant's Entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Final eligibility for the award of any prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below. All Entries must be posted by the end of the Promotion Period in order to participate. Sponsor's database clock will be the official timekeeper for this Contest.
All valid entries will be reviewed by Sponsor, who will submit up to five (5) valid entries to a panel of [five (5)] judges to determine the winner of each of the Tenderheart Bear Trophy, Share Bear Trophy, Cheer Bear Trophy, Funshine Bear Trophy and Togetherness Bear Trophy (the “Winners”). The five (5) Winners will be selected based on a subjective determination of their alignment with their chosen Care Bear’s personality and the impact of the actions disclosed in the nomination. Below is the criteria that will be used to determine each award Winner:
Description: For the individuals who believe in the power of unity. Just like Togetherness Bear, they bring people together with love, care, and a sense of community. This award goes to the ones who inspire togetherness, creating spaces where everyone feels connected, heard, and supported. They lead by example, showing that we’re stronger when we come together.
Description: This award is for the one who lights up the room like Funshine Bear does with that infectious, feel-good energy. They spread joy, laughter, and good vibes everywhere they go. Whether they’re cracking jokes, creating memories, or just making life brighter, they show us that the best way to spread love is with a smile.
Description: This award celebrates the ultimate cheerleader, the one who’s always there to hype others up, no matter what. Just like Cheer Bear, they’re the first to celebrate someone’s win, boost their confidence, and spread the energy. Whether it’s through encouragement or just showing up when it matters, they make everyone feel like a star.
Description: This award honors the person who gives from the heart, just like Share Bear. They show us that true generosity isn’t just about giving things, it’s about giving love, care, and time. Whether it’s lending a hand, sharing resources, or simply offering their support, they make the world a better place through their generosity.
Description: This award celebrates those who lead with emotional intelligence, kindness, and compassion. Just like Tenderheart Bear, they understand that leadership is about lifting others up, not just guiding them. They lead with empathy, showing us that true leadership comes from the heart.
Only one (1) Winner will be selected for each award, and the odds of winning any award will depend on the number of valid entries submitted. All judging decisions are final and not subject to review.
Each Winner will receive a trophy reflecting the bear they embody. The ARV of each trophy is as follows:
Total approximate value of prizes included in the Contest (not given as individual prizes) is $3,000 USD.
Only 5 prizes will be awarded. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. The ARV of the prize represents Sponsor's good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Sponsor makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize items.
Prize will only be awarded and/or delivered to addresses within the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.
The five (5) Winners will be announced on November 13, 2025 during a reveal event on Care Bears owned social channels, and then also will be notified by e-mail on or about November 14, 2025. Winners will have until 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) on November 16, 2025 to accept their Award. Failure to respond to the Winner notification within the specified time, or failure to return the completed and signed Prize Claim Documents within the indicated period will result in disqualification, prize forfeiture and selection of an alternate potential Award Winner from among all remaining eligible entries received (time permitting).
In the event of any dispute concerning the identity of any entrant, the entry will be deemed submitted by the natural person who is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address reflected in the Contest entry form. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, education institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
In administering the Contest, Sponsor as data controller will collect and process your personal data (and may share your personal data with those assisting Sponsor in administering the Contest, including its agents and the Contest judges as necessary for operating the Contest). The types of personal data typically collected and processed are your name, postal address, email address, telephone number and date of birth. All entrants acknowledge that if they are chosen as a winner, Sponsor will contact them by email or SMS to notify them of winning, and certain of their personally identifying information may be disclosed to third parties at least as required by law, including, without limitation, on a winner's list. All personal information submitted as part of the Contest may be shared by and between the Promotion Entities, and each of the Promotion Entities will use such information in accordance with their respective independent online privacy policies. The privacy policy of Those Characters From Cleveland, LLC. can be found at https://www.carebears.com/privacy-policy/
Sponsor is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or by any technical or human error, which may occur in the processing of submissions in the Contest. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any misdirected or lost mail, or any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay of operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, Entries. Sponsor is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or players on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or combination thereof, including injury or damage to entrant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating downloading materials in the Contest. If, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contest, then Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. In such event, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, perform the random drawing from among all eligible Entries received prior to or after such cancellation, suspension, or modification.
In the event of a dispute concerning who registered online to participate in the Contest, the registration will be declared to have been made by the authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, education institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. A potential winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the email address. If a dispute cannot be resolved to Sponsor's satisfaction, the entry will be deemed ineligible.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, entrants agree that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or the awarding of the Prize shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (c) under no circumstances will entrants be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant here waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Context shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Ohio, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the state of Ohio or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Ohio; provided that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the intellectual property of Those Characters of Cleveland, LLC, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Ohio and in the event of any dispute, all entrants irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Cleveland, Ohio to resolve such disputes.
To obtain a copy of any legally required winners list or a copy of the Official Rules, send the applicable request and a self-addressed, stamped, #10 envelope to:
Those Characters From Cleveland, LLC
1468 W. 9th Street, Suite 700
Cleveland, OH 44113
For the names of the five (5) Award Winners, request must be received no later than 48 hours + 6 MONTHS for the name of the winner and, by the end of the promotion, for a copy of the rules.
Entrants should understand that they are providing their information to the Sponsor and not to Meta. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. or X Corp.