THE finalists have been announced in the Daily Echo Child of the Year 2017 competition.
Thousands of votes have been cast and we are delighted to announce the four children who received the most votes in each category.
They are, in no particular order:
0-9 Months
Daisy Mae Lovell
Mason Ball
Thomas Joyce
Isla Smith
10-18 Months
Alfie Viagus-Foster
Anja Harris
Dennis Brezill
Scarlett Belle Ashford
19-36 Months
Neve Williams
Jackson Barker
Lilly Ralston
Toby Lockyer
3-6 Years
Aniyah Joyce
Ava Rae Ashford
Oscar Bacon
Patrick Crago
The winners will be revealed on Wednesday.
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