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.