A Bowmanville baby has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Baby of the Year competition, bringing a local family into the next stage of the online contest.
Henry Roach, 15 months, is listed as a quarterfinalist on the competition’s official profile. Daily Durham reported the achievement on October 15 after speaking with his father, Kevin Roach.
The next deadline is Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, according to the official page. That is 10 p.m. in Durham Region. It is the deadline for voting to determine semifinalists, not the announcement of an overall winner.
Local milestone, not a final result
Henry’s family describes him as curious, independent and playful. His profile says he enjoys exploring outside, playing with the family’s dogs and choosing a book at bedtime.
The official page offers a daily voting option alongside donation-based votes supporting Baby2Baby, which helps provide essentials to children in need. Participation and donations are optional.
Daily Durham reports that Henry was born on June 22, 2025. His family is celebrating his progress through earlier rounds and thanking those who have supported him.
Online rankings can change during voting. Reaching the quarterfinals does not mean Henry has secured a semifinal place or won the competition. Readers seeking the latest status should consult the official profile rather than a fixed ranking in a news report.
Sources
- Official Henry Roach competition profile and voting deadline
- Daily Durham family interview and report, October 15 at 9:55 a.m.
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