We want to thank the HUNDREDS of you who took the time to nominate your favorite family-friendly businesses across the Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas! Local businesses have definitely been feeling the love! We've narrowed the list down to the Top 5 businesses in each category (although some categories received fewer than five nominated businesses).
VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the 2017 Macaroni Kid Wilkes-Barre Gold Daisy Awards! Tell us who YOUR go-to choices are for your family to entertain, enrich, and exhaust your kids! Cast your vote today for your favorite places and have a chance to win our last $20 gift card to a local business of your choice compliments of Macaroni Kid Wilkes-Barre. Congratulations to our second winner, Patricia J. from Pittston. Only one vote ballot per email address. We'll announce the winners of the 2017 Macaroni Kid Wilkes-Barre Gold Daisy Awards in late June.
Here is our final list of nominees:
EXHAUST & ENRICH YOUR KIDS
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1. Art/Music
- Art n' Vino in Wilkes-Barre
- Cup of Paint in Exeter
- Paint N Pinot in Pittston
- Perfect Harmony Center for the Arts, LLC in Kingston
- Sue Hand's Imagery in Dallas
2. Dance/Gymnastics
- David Blight School of Dance in Wilkes-Barre
- Joan Harris Centre in Luzerne
- Northeast Gymnastics Academy in Hanover Township
- Shooting Starz Gymnastics School in Wilkes-Barre
- Take the Stage Performing Arts Center in Dallas
3. Drama/Theater
- Kiss Theatre Co. in Wilkes-Barre
- Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville
- Perfect Harmony Center for the Arts, LLC in Kingston
- Phoenix Performing Arts Centre in Duryea
- Take the Stage Performing Arts Center in Dallas
4. Fitness (Sports, Martial Arts, Yoga, Swim, etc.)
- Danko's All American Fitness in Plains
- Kingston Recreation Center in Kingston
- NEPA Mixed Martial Arts in Larksville
- The Greater Pittston YMCA in Pittston
- Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA in Wilkes-Barre
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
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1. Birthday Party Venue
- Chacko's Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre
- MVP Sports Academy in Exeter
- Skateaway in Wilkes-Barre
- Sky Zone in Pittston
- Super Bounce, LLC in Wyoming
2. Caterer/Bakery
- AmberDonia in Kingston
- Bakehouse Bakery in Kingston
- Bakery Delite in Plains
- Buttonwood Bakery in Wilkes-Barre
- Purple Squirrel Pastry Company in Pittston
3. Children's Entertainer
- Artsy Creations in Avoca
- Jubilee Balloons in Dallas
- Justin Credible in Plymouth
- Mary Baker in Kingston
- Pat Ward in Wilkes-Barre
4. Photographer
- Christopher Concert in Swoyersville
- Colleen Kutchkus Photography in Duryea
- Photography by Andy in Trucksville
- Stef Lanning Photography in Harveys Lake
- Stephanie Louise Photography in Plains
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
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1. Festival/Event
- Back Mountain Harvest Festival in Dallas
- Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre
- Luzerne County Fair in Dallas
- Luzerne Fall Festival in Luzerne
- Pittston Tomato Festival in Pittston
2. Place for Indoor Fun
- Kingston Recreation Center in Kingston
- Pittston Memorial Library in Pittston
- Sky Zone in Pittston
- Stanton Lanes in Wilkes-Barre
- Super Bounce, LLC in Wyoming
3. Place for Outdoor Fun
- Edward's Garden Center in Forty Fort
- Frances Slocum State Park in Wyoming
- Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre
- The Lands at Hillside Farms in Trucksville
4. Place for Tweens/Teens
- Chacko's Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre
- Kingston Recreation Center in Kingston
- Pittston Memorial Library
- Skateaway in Wilkes-Barre
- Sky Zone in Pittston
FEED YOUR KIDS AND YOURSELF
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1. Date-Night Restaurant
- AuRants in Duryea
- Coconut Lin in Wilkes-Barre
- Cork Bar & Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre
- Fire and Ice on Toby Creek in Trucksville
- Mariano's Original Pucceria in Exeter
2. Family-Friendly Restaurant
- Anthracite Cafe in Wilkes-Barre
- The Dough Company in Wilkes-Barre
- The Grille in Luzerne
- Theos Metro in Kingston
- Tony's Pizzeria in Pittston
3. Dessert Spot
- Blue Ribbon Dairy in West Pittston
- Curly Creme Soft Ice Cream in Plains
- Frozen Cow in Dallas
- Malacari's Produce & Deli in Wilkes-Barre
- Sprinkles & Shakes Ice Cream and Grill in Plains
4. Pizza Parlor
- Angelos Pizzeria in Wilkes-Barre
- Pizza Heaven in Luzerne
- Pizza Loven in Hanover Township
- Pizza Perfect in Trucksville
- Sabatini's Pizza in Exeter
5. Coffee/Tea
- AmberDonia in Kingston
- Callahan's Cafe and Coffee House in Pittston
- David's Coffee Shop in Wilkes-Barre
- KB's Coffee House in Shavertown
- The Main Bean in Luzerne
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS
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1. Daycare/Preschool
- ABC Learning Tree LLC in Pittston
- Building Blocks Learning Center in Wilkes-Barre
- Susquehanna Prep/Apple Tree in Kingston
- Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center in Trucksville
- Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
2. Special Needs
- Cornerstone Counseling & Consulting in Dallas
- Dr. Natasha Sarkari Becker MD in Kingston
- The Graham Academy in Kingston
- S.A.F.E. Inc. in Wilkes-Barre
- Wyoming Valley Children's Association (WVCA) in Forty Fort
3. Doctor (Pediatrician, Dentist, Vision, etc.)
- Back Mountain Dental in Dallas
- Dr. Stella Marie Cruz in Dallas
- Dr. Jamian Ryan in Wilkes-Barre
- Dr. Michelle Kunec Sudo in Kingston
- Dr. Michalene Torbik in Pittston
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
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1. Salon/Spa
- Alexander's in the Woods in Wilkes-Barre
- J Madison Wellness Spa & Salon in Kingston
- The Sapphire Salon in Pittston
- The Woodhouse Day Spa in Kingston
- Theory Salon and Wellness in Kingston
2. Doctor (Dentist, Chiropractor, Vision, OBGYN, etc.)
- Back Mountain Dental in Dallas
- Dr. Adam Coffee in Kingston
- Cohen & Haydu Chiropractic Clinic in Kingston
- Dr. David Lezinsky in Wilkes-Barre
- Nataupsky Family Dentistry in Kingston
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, YOUR KIDS, YOUR HOME
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1. Independent Consultant
- Burkholder, Jenn - Thirty-One Gifts in Plains
- Farber, Renne - Perfectly Posh in Pittston
- Greco, Jamie - Agnes & Dora in Dallas
- Seabridge, Shannon - Perfectly Posh in Kingston
- Strobel, Amy - Scentsy in West Pittston
2. Children's Consignment Shop
- Brody's Closet LLC in Kingston
- Just Between Friends in Wilkes-Barre
- Lolliposh Clothing & Gifts in Wyoming
- Tiny Trends in Luzerne
3. Retail Store/Service
- Bathtime Boutique in Kingston
- Dead Ahead Gifts in Luzerne
- Edward's Garden Center in Forty Fort
- Farmhouse in Dallas
4. Pets
- Bubbles and Biscuits in Shavertown
- Exeter Animal Hospital in Exeter
- Dr. Kutish Veterinary Office in Wilkes-Barre
- Dr. Stair Trucksville Dog and Cat Hospital in Trucksville
- Three Dog Bakery in Kingston
ONE LAST THING. . . OR FOUR
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1. Best Kept Secret
- Bubbles and Biscuits in Shavertown
- KJ's Pickle Barrel in Edwardsville
- Perfect Harmony Center for the Arts, LLC in Kingston
- PIttston Memorial Library in Pittston
- Pupuseria Salvadorena in Wilkes-Barre
2. Best New Business (Opened in the Last 12 Months)
- Baby to Be 3D in Plymouth
- Booyah Burgers & Bites in Wyoming
- Fit Dish in Wilkes-Barre
- Super Bounce, LLC in Wyoming
- Tiny Trends in Luzerne
3. Library
- Back Mountain Memorial Library in Dallas
- Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre
- Pittston Memorial Library in Pittston
- The Hoyt Library in Kingston
- West Pittston Library in West Pittston
4. Non-Profit/Charity Organization
- Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) in Wilkes-Barre
- Pittston Memorial Library in Pittston
- Ruth's Place in Wilkes-Barre
- S.A.F.E. in Wilkes-Barre
- Valley with a Heart Benefits VWHB
If you are a local business and would like more information on this award program or how you can advertise on Macaroni Kid, please feel free to contact me at karendagostino@macaronikid.com
RULES FOR $20 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY: Only one submission per email address. The voting period will run from May 29,2017, through June, 19, 2017. Persons nominating and voting on the 2017 Macaroni Kid Wilkes-Barre Gold Daisy Awards will be entered to win one of three $20 gift cards to a local Luzerne County business of their choice. Drawings for gift cards will take place each week of the nominations (2) and one at the end of the voting period (1). Winners will be selected from all eligible entries using Random.org. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to claim the prize. You MUST be a subscriber and over 18 to nominate and vote. If you are not a subscriber and enter the contest, you will be automatically subscribed. See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules.
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