Starting today, we will be accepting nominations for our Gold Daisy Awards recognizing Macaroni Kid Chicago's best family-friendly businesses! Readers can nominate local companies, organizations and venues for Best Rainy Day Activity, Best Museum, Best Pizza, Best Party Venue and lots more! Nominate and then vote for your preferred family-friendly activities, venues and businesses here in Chicago.
ENTER TO WIN!
Fill out the nomination form and you will be entered for a chance to win one of five gift cards to a local business!
Businesses can win big too. The winning business in each category will receive a free one-year listing in the Macaroni Kid business directory, a badge to use on their website, and a certificate to display at their location, plus the honor of knowing local families consider them one of the best! The one business with the most total nominations and votes will win a $500 advertising package!
The Categories:
Arts & Recreation
Best Bowling Alley
Best Festival
Best Hiking/Biking Trail
Best Indoor Play Center
Best Library
Best Live Theatre for Families/Kids
Best Movie Theater
Best Museum
Best Nature Center
Best Park
Best Place for Tweens/Teens
Best Sports Venue
Be Well
Best Chiropractor
Best Family or Pediatric Dentist
Best Orthodontist
Best Pediatrician
Best Veterinarian
Best Vision Care
Best Women's Health Practitioner
Classes
Best Art Class
Best Dance Class
Best Gymnastics Studio
Best Language Class
Best Martial Arts Studio
Best Music Class
Best STEAM Class
Best Summer Camp
Best Swim Lessons
Best Theatre Class
Best Youth Sports Program
Let's Eat
Best Candy Store
Best Cupcakes
Best Custom Cookies
Best Coffee Shop
Best Date Night Restaurant
Best Family-Friendly Restaurant
Best Farmers Market
Best Frozen Treats
Best Hot Dogs
Best Pizza
Services
Best Daycare
Best Family-Focused Charity Organization
Best Kids Cut
Best Preschool
Best Sitter/Nanny Service
Best Special Needs Service Provider
Best Tutoring Service
Shopping
Best Arts & Craft Supplies
Best Baby Boutique
Best Bicycle Shop
Best Book Store
Best Children's Clothing Store
Best Children's Consignment
Best Children's Resale Shop
Best Gift Shop
Best Maternity Boutique
Best Toy Store
For Mom & Dad
Best Family-Friendly Gym
Best Family Photographer
Best Group for Moms/Dads
Best Hair Salon
Best Housecleaner
Best Nail Salon
Best Parent Education Program
Best Realtor
Best Spa
We Like to Party
Best Catering/Cakes
Best Children's Entertainer
Best Party Venue
One Last Thing
Best Kept Secret
Best Mom-Run Business
Best New Business
Best Rainy Day Activity
Nominations will be accepted until June 5, 2016. The top 5 businesses, organizations or venues with the most nominations in each category will move on the to the final voting stage. Voting will begin on June 15, 2016 and end on July 6, 2016. Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Winners and First Runner-Ups will be announced on July 13, 2016. One nomination form per person please. Chicago residents only, please.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF MAY 12, 2016 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ONE OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Click HERE for complete rules.
