Care Bears Celebrate World Kindness Day with Inaugural Care-A-Lot Awards

Care Bears are shining a spotlight on kindness this World Kindness Day with the launch of the first-ever Care-A-Lot Awards. Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the iconic brand, recognized fans who embody the spirit of care, naming them honorary Care Bears ambassadors and awarding them limited-edition plush and collectible trophies.

Winners were celebrated across categories inspired by Cheer Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Funshine Bear, Share Bear, and Togetherness Bear. The awards highlight everyday heroes whose actions reflect the brand’s long-standing mission of sharing, caring, and bringing people together.

“For nearly 45 years, the Care Bears have inspired people of all ages to lead with empathy and color the world with care,” says Kristeen Tibbits, Head of Global Marketing at Cloudco Entertainment. “This World Kindness Day, we’re celebrating the fans who continue that legacy and remind us what it truly means to care.”

This year’s winners are:

In addition to the awards, Care Bears continues its partnership with The Birthday Party Project throughout November, providing birthday celebrations, plush toys, and party materials for children in need across the U.S., spreading joy and reinforcing the power of kindness and community.

“At The Birthday Party Project, we see firsthand how moments of celebration can transform a child’s world,” shares Paige Lohoefer, Founder of The Birthday Party Project. “Partnering with the Care Bears allows us to amplify that joy and remind kids, and adults, that kindness is something to celebrate.”

Care Bears, first introduced in 1982, remain a multi-generational favorite, inspiring fans worldwide with their messages of empathy, friendship, and positivity across consumer products, entertainment, and digital platforms.

For more information and to see this year’s Care-A-Lot Awards honorees, visit carebears.com/carealotawards2025.