We are so excited to announce the WINNERS of the 2019 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:
Kerry R., Amanda B., and Amy F.
Congratulations ladies!
Without any further ado, the winners by category are ...
Congratulations to the Business with the MOST VOTES!!! |
The Lands at Hillside Farms - 2 Time Winner |
Enrich Your Kids |
Art/Music: The Art Party Place llc Runner-Up: Art N' Vino Dance/Gymnastics: Shooting Starz Gymnastics School - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: Wyoming Valley Gymnastics Drama/Theater: F.M. Kirby Center - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Kiss Theatre Co. Fitness/Sport: Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: Danko's All American Fitness Summer Camp: Camp Orchard Hill - 2 Time Winner |
Celebrate with Your Kids |
Birthday Party Venue: Chacko's Family Bowling Center - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: The Art Party Place llc Caterer/Bakery: Bakery Delite - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: Amberdonia Bakery Children's Entertainer: Face Painting by Jessica Runner-Up: Jubilee Balloons Photographer: Photography by Andy - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Rachael Card Photography |
Entertain Your Kids |
Festival/Event: Luzerne County Fair - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: Fine Arts Fiesta Place for Indoor Fun: Sky Zone Pittston - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Chacko's Family Bowling Center Place for Outdoor Fun: The Lands at Hillside Farms - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: Frances Slocum State Park Place for Teens/Tweens: Sky Zone Pittston Runner-Up: Chacko's Family Bowling Center |
Feed Your Kids and Yourself |
Date-Night Restaurant: River Grille Runner-Up: Crabby's Seafood Grill and Pipe Bar Family-Friendly Restaurant: Grotto Pizza Runner-Up: American Grill Dessert Spot: The Lands at Hillside Farms - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: Curly Creme Soft Ice Cream Pizza Parlor: Pizza Perfect - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: Gerry's Pizzeria Coffee/Tea: The Strange and Unusual Runner-Up: The Main Bean |
Take Care of Your Kids |
Daycare/Preschool: The Cookie Corner Runner-Up: Building Blocks Learning Center Special Needs: Wyoming Valley Children's Association (WVCA) - 2 Time Winner AND Serendipity Therapeutic Riding Center (TIE) Doctor: Pediatric Associates of Kingston - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: My Kids Pediatric Partners |
Take Care of Yourself |
Salon/Spa: The Woodhouse Day Spa - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: J Madison Wellness Spa & Salon Doctor: Eye Care Specialists - 2 Time Winner Runner-Up: The Dental Offices of Lauren Grossman, DMD and Steven Hippeli, DMD - Kingston |
Taking Care of Yourself, Your Kids, Your Home |
Independent Consultant: Maryann Lugiano ~ Young Living Runner-Up: Agnes & Dora by Jamie Greco Children's Consignment: Lolliposh Clothing & Gifts - 3 Time Winner Runner-Up: They Grow So Fast Retail Store/Service: Humphrey's Apparel & Toys Runner-Up: Pandora's Closet Consignment Runner-Up: Plains Animal Hospital |
One Last Thing. . . Or Four |
Best Kept Secret: Something Special Bakery Runner-Up: Sip N Silk Best New Business (Opened in Last 12 Months): Get Your Cake Up Runner-Up: Kava Korner Non-Profit/Charity Organization: Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge - 2 Time Winner 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 & 2018 Winners! | |
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