It was an exciting first year for this award with hundreds of nominations and votes from families in the area. So many amazing local businesses were recognized and it's well deserved for all the finalists. All the local business and organizations who were recognized are all winners in our book!
Apart from celebrating the best of the best in each category. We have also captured the local business with the most overall nominations and votes. We are pleased to announce that the winner of our $300 custom marketing package is Twist'N Flip Gymnastics in Rotterdam. Congratulations!
The contest was so close we actually ended up with a tie in some categories. In a few cases, the final tally separated the winner from the second place business by just a few votes so we noted a special "Honorable Mention." Without any further ado, the winners by category are...
ENRICH YOUR KIDS
- Art Classes/ Lessons: Art In Mind
- Honorable Mention: KidzArt
- Dance Lessons: Dance Me
- Drama/Theater Lessons: School of Arts at Proctors
- Gymnastics: Twist'N Flip Gymnastics
- Little Kids Class: Tiny Tumblers at Twist'N Flip Gymnastics
- Martial Arts: Pai's Taekwondo
- Summer Camp:YMCA Summer Camp
- Swim Lessons: Glenville YMCA
- Youth Sports Program: Schenectady Little League
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
- Family-Friendly Theater (Live/Family): Scotia Cinema
- Family-Friendly Festival or Event: Schenectady Fall Festival
- Place for Indoor Fun: Rollarama
- Place for Outdoor Fun: Central Park Playground/ Pool
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
- Birthday Party Venue: Rollarama
- Birthday Cake/ Cupcake: Villa Italia
- Birthday Add-On: Budget Bounce
- Photographer: Sophia Sabella Photography
FAMILY EATS
- Burger: Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In
- Coffee Shop: Puzzle's Bakery & Cafe
- Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt: Curry Freeze
- Pizzeria: I Love NY Pizzeria
- Marino's Flying Pizza
- Date Night Restaurant: More Perreca's
- Family-Friendly Restaurant: Canali's Restaurant
CHILD CARE & EDUCATION FOR YOUR KIDS
- Daycare/Learning: A Magic Kingdom Daycare Center and Wonderland Coop Nursery School (TIED)
- Private School: Brown School
- Honorable Mention: Mekeel Christian Academy
BEAUTY, FITNESS & WELL-BEING FOR YOUR SELF
- Salon: La Bella Salon
- Health Club/Fitness Studio: Crossfit 518
- Pampering Place for Mom: Serendipity Salon & Spa
HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Dentist (Pediatric or Family): Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontist: Battiste Orthodontics
- Pediatrician: Five Corners Family Practice
- Women's Health Practitioner: Dr. Esther Moon, OB/GYN
OTHER SERVICES
- Kids' Consignment Sale/Store: Trendy Tots
- Home Based Business/Independent Consultant: Erin Carter, Plexus
- Pet Daycare/ Boarding: Heads to Tail
- Veterinarian: Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital
- Non-profit/ Charitable Organization: Things of My Very Own
If your business is on this list, we will be contacting you soon about your award or email me at gladysd@macaronikid.com. Winning businesses will receive free placement in our Business Directory for year-long recognition by Macaroni Kid, a Macaroni Kid GOLD Daisy Awards certificate to display at their place of business, and the honor of knowing local Schenectady County families think they are the greatest! Be sure to visit their listings. Our Business Directory is a wonderful place to find local, family-friendly businesses.
Congratulations again and thank you all for supporting Macaroni Kid Schenectady NY!
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2015 Macaroni Kid Schenectady County GOLD Daisy Awards are a nominations-based contest. Businesses with the most validated nominations moved on to the voting round. Businesses with the most validated votes won their category.See the complete Macaroni Kid Schenectady County GOLD Daisy Awards schedule and rules HERE. Contact Gladys at gladysd@macaronikid.com for more information about this contest or for more information about Macaroni Kid Schenectady.
