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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards!

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

The Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards – taking place February 13 in NYC – is the toy industry’s must-attend party to kick off Toy Fair and celebrate the creativity and philanthropy of the toy community. It’s YOUR night of fun, fanfare, and fundraising to support children in need!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Nominations may be submitted online through August 27.
• Find the category descriptions, eligibility requirements, nomination criteria, and submission fees here.
• Your award submission supports a great cause! All award submission proceeds help The Toy Foundation deepen the industry’s collective impact on children in need.

The submission period will close promptly at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on Wednesday, August 27.

Thank you for helping The Toy Foundation deliver the benefits of play to children in need!