THE SCHEDULE
- Nominations are open from now until Nov. 11th, 2014 at 8:00 PM.
- The top 3-5 businesses in each category with the most online nominations will move on to the voting round starting Nov. 19th, 2014.
- Voting will close on Dec. 16th, 2014.
- Winners will be announced on Dec. 19th, 2014.
THE RULES
- Nominate as many or as few businesses as you would like. You must nominate in at least five categories to be eligible for the prize drawing.
- Only one nomination or vote per email address please.
- Businesses must be located in Aurora, with a few exceptions that we have noted.
- You must be a subscriber to the Macaroni Kid Aurora newsletter in order to nominate and vote. You can subscribe here.
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 vickil@macaronikid.com for all the goodies!
- WINNING businesses will receive year-long recognition in our Macaroni Kid Business Directory, inclusion in the newsletter article announcing the winners, a 2014 Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Award certificate to display at their place of business, a "Winner" logo for their website, and the honor of knowing that local Aurora families think they are the greatest!
GOODIES FOR READERS
- For sharing YOUR TOP PICKS with other parents, you could win a $25 gift cards to a local business of your choice compliments of Macaroni Kid Aurora! The earlier you nominate the more chances you have to win! See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules.
EXHAUST AND ENRICH YOUR KIDS
- Art Lessons
- Dance Lessons
- Drama/Theater Lessons
- Gymnastics (Big Kids)
- Gymnastics/Movement (Little Kids)
- Martial Arts Studio
- Music Lessons
- Swim Lessons
- Youth Sports Program
- Children's Theater (Live/Family)
- Family-Friendly Festival or Event
- One-Tank Family Road Trip
- Place for Indoor Fun - Big Kids
- Place for Indoor Fun - Little Kids
- Place for Outdoor Fun
- Birthday Party Venue
- Birthday Sweet Treats
- Party Entertainer
- Photographer
- Restaurant (Breakfast Place)
- Restaurant (Date Night)
- Restaurant (Family-Friendly)
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
- Daycare (Full-Time)
- Haircut (Kids)
- Preschool
- Tutoring Services
- Haircut (Mom)
- Health Club/Fitness Studio
- House Cleaner
- Pampering Place for Mom
- Real Estate Agent
- Home-Based Business/Independent Consultant
- Kids' Consignment Sale/Store
- Kids' Retail Clothing Store/Boutique
- Ladies Clothing Boutique
- Maternity/Newborn Store
- Book Store (New/Used)
- Toy Store
- Dentist (Pediatric or Family)
- Family Chiropractor
- Orthodontist
- Pediatrician
- Women's Health Practitioner
- Best Kept Secret
- Best New Business
