THE SCHEDULE
- Nominations will be open from July 25, 2014 until August 14, 2014 at 11:59 PM.
- Voting will be open on August 22, 2014 and end on September 11, 2014 at 11:59 PM.
- Any votes cast after the dates and times indicated will not be counted.
- Winners will be announced on September 19, 2014.
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 three businesses receiving the most online nominations in each category will move on to the voting round starting August 22, 2014 (ties will result in more than 3 businesses moving on to the voting round).
- Categories receiving nominations for fewer than three different businesses will have fewer nominees moving on to the voting round.
- Businesses must be located in Saint Lucie County and cannot be corporately owned, national chains (Walmart, Barnes & Noble, etc.). Locally owned franchises ARE allowed.
- To nominate or vote for a business, you must be a subscriber to the Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie newsletter. You can SUBSCRIBE HERE.
- Only one submission per email address please. Only valid email submissions will be counted.
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 amandap@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 and window cling to display at their place of business, a "Winner" logo for their website, one sponsored article in the eNewsletter and corresponding website, and the honor of knowing that local Saint Lucie County area families think they are the greatest!
- The business that receives the most over all votes will win a one month business spotlight in the carousel feature at the top of our website!
GOODIES FOR READERS
For sharing YOUR TOP PICKS with other parents, you could win a $50 gift certificate to a local business of your choice compliments of Macaroni Kid Port Saint Lucie! See complete Official Sweepstakes Rules.
2014 CATEGORIES
EXHAUST AND ENRICH YOUR KIDS
Art Lessons
Dance Lessons
Drama/Theater Lessons
Gymnastics
Little Kids Classes (music & movement, sign language, baby yoga, etc.)
Martial Arts Studio
Music Lessons
Swim Lessons
Youth Sports Program
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
Children's Theater {Live/Family}
Family-Friendly Festival or Event
Place for Indoor Fun - Big Kids {Bowling, Laser Tag, Skating, Jumping}
Place for Outdoor Fun {Park, Pool, Miniature Golf, etc.}
Museum or Nature/Environmental Center, (Child Friendly)
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
Birthday Party Venue
Birthday Sweet Treats
Party Entertainer
Photographer
FEED YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF
Restaurant {Breakfast Place}
Restaurant {Date Night}
Restaurant {Family-Friendly}
Pizza
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF (SERVICES)
Child Care or Day Care Center {Full-Time}
Haircut {Adult}
Haircut {Kids}
Preschool
Private School
Tutoring Services, Educational/Learning Centers
Health Club/Fitness Studio
House Cleaner
Pampering Place
Real Estate Broker/Agent
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF (SHOPPING)
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
WELLNESS FOR YOUR FAMILY
Dentist {Pediatric or Family}
Family Chiropractor
Hospital/Emergency Care Center
Hospital/Emergency Care Center
Orthodontist
Pediatrician
Women's Health Practitioner
ONE LAST THING (OK, TWO!)
Best Kept Secret
Best New Business {open 12 months or less}