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2015/2016 MK Gold Daisy Award Information Page

October 29, 2015
The 2015/2016 Macaroni Kid Stuart GOLD Daisy Awards are officially underway! This article has all of the details for this year’s award program.

THE SCHEDULE
  • Nominations will be open from October 30, 2015 until November 22, 2015 at 11:59 PM
  • Voting will begin on December 4, 2015 and end on December 23rd at 11:59 PM
  • Any votes cast after the dates and times indicated will not be counted.
  • Winners will be announced on or about January 8, 2016.
THE RULES
  • Readers may nominate as many or as few local businesses as they would like. You must nominate in at least five categories to be eligible for the prize drawing.
  • Businesses may nominate themselves.
  • The top four businesses receiving the most online nominations in each category will move on to the voting round starting December 4, 2015 (ties will result in more than 4 businesses moving on to the voting round).
  • Categories receiving nominations for fewer than four different businesses will have fewer nominees moving on to the voting round. There must be at least 2 businesses nominated per category and a minimum of 5 nominations per business; not enough nominations will result in the elimination of the category.
  • Businesses must be located in Martin County and cannot be corporately owned, national chains (Toys R Us, Starbucks, etc.). Locally owned franchises ARE allowed.
  • To nominate or vote for a business, you must be a subscriber to the Macaroni Kid Stuart newsletter. You can SUBSCRIBE HERE.
  • Only one submission per person, per email address please. Only valid email submissions will be counted. Nominations with fake email addresses will not count and may disqualify the nominee from winning. It is against policy to place a nomination using any email other than your own.
BUSINESS TIPS AND INFORMATION
  • Feel free to promote this contest to your loyal customers on your website, social media, and more!
  • The winning business in each category will receive:
    • Gold Daisy Winner Certificate
    • Gold Daisy Winner Window Cling to hang in their place of business
    • Gold Daisy Winner Badge for website & social media
    • Complimentary 2016 Business Directory Listing
    • Year-long recognition in the Gold Daisy Awards category in the Business Directory
    • Inclusion in the Gold Daisy Awards feature article announcing the winners
    • Mentions on our social media platforms announcing winners
    • Honor of knowing that Martin County families think their business are the greatest!

GOODIES FOR READERS

For sharing YOUR TOP PICKS with other parents, you could win a $50 Visa Gift Card, compliments of Macaroni Kid Stuart! See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules Here (scroll down to the bottom of the nomination form).


2015/2016 CATEGORIES


ENRICH YOUR KIDS
Art Lessons
Dance Lessons
Drama/Theater Lessons
Gymnastics
Little Kids Classes (music & movement, sign language, baby yoga, etc.)
Martial Arts Studio
Museum or Nature/Environmental Center (Child Friendly)
Music Lessons
Summer Camp
Swim Lessons
Youth Sports Program


ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
Children's Theater {Live/Family}
Family-Friendly Festival or Annual Event
Place for Indoor Fun - {Bowling, Laser Tag, Skating, Jumping}
Place for Outdoor Fun {Park, Pool, Miniature Golf, etc.}


CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
Birthday Party Venue
Birthday Sweet Treats
Party Entertainer
Face Painter
Party Rental Company
Photographer


EATS
Burger
Caterer
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Pizza
Restaurant {Date Night}
Restaurant {Family-Friendly}
Wings


DAY CARE / EDUCATION / TUTORING
Charter School
Private School
Preschool / Daycare / learning Center
Tutoring Services


BEAUTY / FITNESS / WELLBEING
Haircut {Adult}
Haircut {Kids}
Fitness Class
Health Club/Gym/Fitness Studio
Pampering Place


HEALTH CARE
Chiropractor
Dentist {Pediatric or Family}
Orthodontist
Pediatrician
Women's Health Practitioner


PETS
Pet Daycare / Boarding
Pet Grooming
Veterinarian


SERVICES & SHOPPING
Best Kept Secret
Best New Business {open 12 months or less}
Direct Marketing/Independent Sales Consultant
House Cleaning Services
Kids' Consignment Sale/Store
Non-Profit / Charitable Organization