Rickelle, 1 year old.

Ashariya, 2 years old.

Jersey, 3 years old.

Akelia, 3 years old.

Marshall, Jr., 2 months old.

L'Naysziah, 6 months old.

When asked why her younger sister Rickelle (left) should win the "Baby Contest," Sha'Nya says "Because she's my favorite sister and I love her very much!" 

When asked why his little sister Asharya (center) should win the "Baby Contest," A.J. says "Because she's the best!"

When asked why her brother Marshall Jr. (being held) should win the "Baby Contest," Terriana says "Because he's pretty and I want him to win!"

When asked to have words, Jersey says "I love my cousins and the drums!"

Sis. Johnnie says about her grandson Jersey: "I'm glad that he's in the 'Baby Contest,' but I'm more glad because he's coming to church with me so he can get the Lord in his heart and bring Him home."

(Front row, L-R) Jersey, Rickelle, Ashariya, Marshall Jr., and Akelia.

Dr. & Leading Lady Perryman announce the fundraiser totals for each contestant.

(L-R) Terrina (holding Akelia), Marquele (holding Marshall Jr.), Dr. Perryman, and Leading Lady Perryman.

(L-R) Jersey holds his grandmother's hand as he stands in front of his mother, Leading Lady Perryman, and Dr. Perryman.

(L-R) Najwa who's standing behind her daughter Rickelle and Aarona who's standing behind her daughter Ashariya.

Rickelle (left) and Ashariya hold hands as they wait to hear the first place winner of the contest.

Sis. Aarona celebrates after she and her daughter are announced as winners of the 2008 "Baby Contest."  Congratulations!!

Leading Lady Perryman places a tiara on the "Baby Contest" winner, Ashariya.

Ashariya, the 2008 "Baby Contest" winner.

Leading Lady Perryman stands with Ashariya, the 2008 Baby Contest Winner, and reads the plaque that she and her mother won from the contest.  The plaque, which includes a photo of Ashariya, will be placed in vestibule of Center of Hope.

Ashariya's plaque, which hangs in Center of Hope's vestibule.