The 2016 Macaroni Miami East 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 January 21, 2016 until February 22, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
Voting will begin on February 29, 2016 and end on March 31, 2016 at 11:59 PM
Any votes cast after the dates and times indicated will not be counted.
Winners will be announced on or about April 6, 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 February 29, 2016. 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami East 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! Need materials to help you get the word out? Email cynthiay@macaronikid.com for all the goodies!
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 Parent Resource Center 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami East! See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules Here (scroll down to the bottom of the nomination form).
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
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
House Cleaning Services
Kids' Consignment Sale/Store
Non-Profit/Charitable Organization
