We are so excited to announce the WINNERS of the 2018 Macaroni Kid Wilkes-Barre Gold Daisy Awards! It was an exciting year for this award with over 1,000 nominations and votes from folks all over Luzerne County. You let us know your go-to places to entertain, enrich, exhaust, and take care of your kids and families. And we agree — they are awesome!
First, the 3 winners of a $20 gift card to the local business of their choice are:
Carol W, Kelsey C, and Nicole V
Congratulations ladies!
Without any further ado, the winners by category are ...
Congratulations to the Business with the MOST VOTES!!! |
Enrich Your Kids |
Art/Music: Art N' Vino - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Sue's Hand Imagery Dance/Gymnastics: Shooting Starz Gymnastics School - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Joan Harris Centre Drama/Theater: F.M. Kirby Center Runner-Up: Kiss Theatre Co. Fitness/Sport: Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Danko's All American Fitness Summer Camp: Camp Orchard Hill |
Celebrate with Your Kids |
Birthday Party Venue: Super Bounce, LLC AND Sky Zone Pittston (TIE) Caterer/Bakery: Bakery Delite - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Amberdonia Bakery Children's Entertainer: Jubilee Balloons Runner-Up: JustinCredible Parties Photographer: Photography by Andy Runner-Up: Rachael Card Photography |
Entertain Your Kids |
Festival/Event: Luzerne County Fair - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Fine Arts Fiesta Place for Indoor Fun: Chacko's Family Bowling Center Runner-Up: Sky Zone Pittston Place for Outdoor Fun: The Lands at Hillside Farms - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Frances Slocum State Park Place for Teens/Tweens: Chacko's Family Bowling Center - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: The Hoyt Library |
Feed Your Kids and Yourself |
Date-Night Restaurant: La Tolteca Runner-Up: Fire and Ice on Toby Creek Family-Friendly Restaurant: The Tipsy Turtle Owen Street Pub Runner-Up: CK's Authentic Mexican Food Dessert Spot: The Lands at Hillside Farms Runner-Up: Curly Creme Soft Ice Cream Pizza Parlor: Pizza Perfect - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Sabatini's Bottleshop & Bar Coffee/Tea: The Main Bean - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Amberdonia Bakery |
Take Care of Your Kids |
Daycare/Preschool: Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center Runner-Up: St. Nick's St. Mary's Elementary School Special Needs: The Graham Academy Runner-Up: Children's Service Center Doctor: Pediatric Associates of Kingston Runner-Up: Dr. Michael Imbrogno |
Take Care of Yourself |
Salon/Spa: The Woodhouse Day Spa - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: The Sapphire Salon Doctor: Eye Care Specialists Runner-Up: Back Mountain Backs |
Taking Care of Yourself, Your Kids, Your Home |
Independent Consultant: Ashley Morris ~ Young Living Runner-Up: Brittany Walter ~ Scentsy Children's Consignment: Lolliposh Clothing & Gifts - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: They Grow So Fast Retail Store/Service: Edward's Garden Center - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Humphrey's Bootery & Bags Pets: Three Dog Bakery - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Trucksville Dog & Cat Hospital |
One Last Thing. . . Or Four |
Best Kept Secret: twig leaf flower Runner-Up: Cup of Paint Best New Business (Opened in Last 12 Months): Tammy's Kitchen Runner-Up: Kevin and Kacey's Ice Cream Shop Library: The Hoyt Library AND Back Mountain Memorial Library (TIE) Non-Profit/Charity Organization: Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge Runner-Up: Candy's Place |
If you are a local business and would like more information about Macaroni Kid Wilkes-Barre (covering from Hanover Township to the Lackawanna River, out to Harveys Lake and every area in between), please contact Karen at karendagostino@macaronikid.com.
Congratulations to Our 2017 Winners! |
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