The competition for the most coveted award in squirreldom is heating up this winterHere's how last year's winner reacted to the news:

So far this year, there have been several candidates who stand out. Its obvious that this year's contestants have used the chilly weather and ample snow to show themselves in the cutest possible light.Looking confident of a win, this squirrel was seen winking in the direction of the contest judge.

Another contest hopeful  [see photo below] was unable to answer this reporter's questions due to the debilitating effects of a peanut butter overload