NBC Scouting Out the "Hottest Dad" in Greenbelt

NBC's ivillage.com contacted Greenbelt Patch to say they and NBC's Today show want to know, "Who is the hottest dad in Greenbelt." The 2012 Hot Dads Contest has officially begun. At stake is a week-long cruise for four from Royal Caribbean — and the title of being the hottest dad in America.

Get a peek at the competition. See all the men who have already entered.

Hot dads can apply — and wives who think their guy is the hottest dad in America can enter his photograph as well. The competition has 11 categories (listed below) - from dads with facial hair to policeman/fireman dads to newbie dads. Enter in one of the categories before 11:59 p.m. EST on May 21, 2012.

Share your photos with Greenbelt Patch readers too, so they'll know how to cast their votes for a hometown dad. Just click on "Upload Photos and Video" underneath the photo of the three dads that you see featured with this article.

The grand prize winner will be revealed on June 12 on NBC's Today show. The category winners will all receive $300 Target or Target.com gift cards. Upload your entries on iVillage.

The Categories

• Military Dad
• Newbie Dad (Baby Less Than 1 Year)
• Fireman/Policeman Dad
• Tattooed Dad
• Dad with Facial Hair
• Single Dad
• Teacher Dad
• Blogger Dad
• Dad in His 20s
• Dad in His 30s
• Dad over 40

See iVillage for official rules and guidelines.