Minnesota father Alex Casper reaches Super Dad competition finals

Alex Casper, a father from Minnesota, has advanced to the final round of the 2026 Super Dad competition. The nationwide online contest, organized by the fundraising platform Colossal, celebrates fathers while raising funds for the Children's Miracle Network, which supports 170 children's hospitals across the United States and Canada.

The competition features a multi-stage voting process that has narrowed a field of over 300,000 entrants down to the final contenders. Participants include stepfathers, adoptive fathers, and expectant fathers. The contest is supported by Ace Hardware and Omaha Steaks, with comedian Adam Devine serving as host.

The grand prize for the winner includes $25,000 and a role in an Ace Hardware television commercial scheduled to air in 2027. The prize package also includes a trip for the winner and a guest to participate in the commercial shoot.