Help Joe Bear win a Golden Reggy Mascot Award
A big thank you to everyone who supported Joe Bear in the 2023 Golden Reggy awards competition.
UPDATE: The Mascot Hall of Fame announced their 2023 winners of the annual Golden Reggy Awards on December 1, after what Hall of Fame officials described as a close race that came down to the final hours of voting. While Joe Bear topped the rankings twice during the competition, he finished second to Aubie the Tiger of Auburn University. Joe and his team would like to thank everyone who supported him this year and assure his fans that he'll be back for a future Golden Reggy competition.
Lenoir-Rhyne University’s beloved Joe Bear is up for a 2023 Golden Reggy Award from the Mascot Hall of Fame. Our 2022 holiday greeting “Joe Alone” is nominated in the Best Video Short Category.
You can complete a new ballot every day from any device — so vote often! Vote Joe Bear and be sure to share (with your friends). Voting ends November 21.
Joe Bear is nominated in the "Collegiate Choice - Best Video Short" category, on the third page of the ballot. You can vote for entries in each category or skip to page three to vote for Joe Bear.
We are currently in first place in the voting competition and need your help to stay!
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