For seven years Build A Bear Workshop through its Huggable Heroes program, has searched for and recognized young leaders who make positive contributions in their communities or around the world. Ten Huggable Heros From The U.S. and Canada will be honored for their good deeds. Each Huggable Hero Will get 10,000 dollars, 7500 in scholarship money and 2500 to a charity of their choice. Plus each Huggable Hero will receive a trip to St. Louis with a parent to visit Build A Bear Headquarters, for a photo shoot for next years calendar.

Want to nominate someone? You can go to www.buildabear.com/huggableheroes or you can pick up an application in store. Children must be between the ages of 8-18