The 2014 Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie GOLD Daisy Awards are officially underway! This article has all of the details for this year’s award program.
GOODIES FOR READERS
For sharing YOUR TOP PICKS with other parents, you could win a $50 gift certificate to a local business of your choice compliments of Macaroni Kid Stuart! See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules.
2014 CATEGORIES
THE SCHEDULE
- Nominations will be open from July 25, 2014 until August 14, 2014 at 11:59 PM.
- Voting will be open on August 22, 2014 and end on September 11, 2014 at 11:59 PM.
- Any votes cast after the dates and times indicated will not be counted.
- Winners will be announced on September 19, 2014.
THE RULES
- Readers may nominate as many or as few 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 three businesses receiving the most online nominations in each category will move on to the voting round starting August 22, 2014 (ties will result in more than 3 businesses moving on to the voting round).
- Categories receiving nominations for fewer than three different businesses will have fewer nominees moving on to the voting round.
- Businesses must be located in Martin County and cannot be corporately owned, national chains (Walmart, Barnes & Noble, 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 email address please. Only valid email submissions will be counted.
BUSINESS TIPS AND INFORMATION
- Feel free to promote this contest to your loyal customers on your website, social media, and more!
- Need materials to help you get the word out? Email amandap@macaronikid.com for all the goodies!
- WINNING businesses will receive year-long recognition in our Macaroni Kid Business Directory, inclusion in the newsletter article announcing the winners, a 2014 Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Award certificate and window cling to display at their place of business, a "Winner" logo for their website, one sponsored article in the eNewsletter and corresponding website, and the honor of knowing that local Saint Lucie County area families think they are the greatest!
- The business that receives the most over all votes will win a one month business spotlight in the carousel feature at the top of our website!
GOODIES FOR READERS
For sharing YOUR TOP PICKS with other parents, you could win a $50 gift certificate to a local business of your choice compliments of Macaroni Kid Stuart! See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules.
2014 CATEGORIES
EXHAUST AND ENRICH YOUR KIDS
Art Lessons
Dance Lessons
Drama/Theater Lessons
Gymnastics
Little Kids Classes (music & movement, sign language, baby yoga, etc.)
Martial Arts Studio
Music Lessons
Swim Lessons
Youth Sports Program
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
Children's Theater {Live/Family}
Family-Friendly Festival or Event
Place for Indoor Fun - Big Kids {Bowling, Laser Tag, Skating, Jumping}
Place for Outdoor Fun {Park, Pool, Miniature Golf, etc.}
Museum or Nature/Environmental Center, (Child Friendly)
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
Birthday Party Venue
Birthday Sweet Treats
Party Entertainer
Photographer
FEED YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF
Restaurant {Breakfast Place}
Restaurant {Date Night}
Restaurant {Family-Friendly}
Pizza
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF (SERVICES)
Child Care or Day Care Center {Full-Time}
Haircut {Adult}
Haircut {Kids}
Preschool
Private School
Tutoring Services, Educational/Learning Centers
Health Club/Fitness Studio
House Cleaner
Pampering Place
Real Estate Broker/Agent
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF (SHOPPING)
Home Based Business/Independent Consultant
Kids' Consignment Sale/Store
Kids' Retail Clothing Store/Boutique
Ladies Clothing Boutique
Maternity/Newborn Store
Book Store {New/Used}
Toy Store
WELLNESS FOR YOUR FAMILY
Dentist {Pediatric or Family}
Family Chiropractor
Hospital/Emergency Care Center
Hospital/Emergency Care Center
Orthodontist
Pediatrician
Women's Health Practitioner
ONE LAST THING (OK, TWO!)
Best Kept Secret
Best New Business {open 12 months or less}
