We are so excited to announce the WINNERS of the 2015-2016 Macaroni Kid Palm Beach Gardens-Jupiter/West Palm Beach Gold Daisy Awards! It was an exciting second year for this award with thousands of nominations and votes from parents all over the area. 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!
In a few categories, the final tally separated the winner from the second place business by just one or two votes. We have listed both the first and and second place winners below. So without any further ado, the winners by category are ...
In a few categories, the final tally separated the winner from the second place business by just one or two votes. We have listed both the first and and second place winners below. So without any further ado, the winners by category are ...
EXHAUST AND ENRICH YOUR KIDS
Overall Main Category Winner: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (Second place: Maltz Jupiter Theater)
Overall Main Category Winner: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (Second place: Maltz Jupiter Theater)
Art Lessons:
1st Place: Kids Need More Art
2nd Place: Art Stage Performing Arts
2nd Place: Art Stage Performing Arts
Dance Lessons:
1st Place: ArtStage Performing Arts2nd Place: Paris Ballet & Dance
Drama/Theater Lessons:
1st Place: Maltz Jupiter Theater
2nd Place: ArtStage Performing Arts
Gymnastics (Big Kids):
1st Place: Keep Flippin'
2nd Place: Gym Like This
Movement/Gym/Music:
1st Place: My Gym
2nd Place: Art Stage Performing Arts Center
Martial Arts Studio:
1st Place: Rising Sun Martial Arts
2nd Place: Harmony Martial Arts
Music Lessons:
1st Place: Jupiter Academy of Music
2nd Place: School of Rock
Swim Lessons:
1st Place: Kids 1st Swim School
2nd Place: Small Fish Big Fish Swim School
Youth Sports Program:
1st Place: JTAA
2nd Place: i9 Sports
Summer Camp:
1st Place: Kids Need More Art
2nd Place: Camp Shalom
Theater (Live/Family):
1st Place: Maltz Jupiter Theatre
2nd Place: ArtStage Performing Arts
Museum:
1st Place: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
2nd Place: South Florida Science Museum
Environmental or Wildlife Center:
1st Place: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
2nd Place: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
Overall Main Category Winner: Jupiter Lanes (Second place: Palm Beach Ice Works)
One Tank Family Road Trip:
1st Place: Walt Disney World
2nd Place: Lion Country Safari
Place for Indoor Fun - Big Kids (Bowling, Laser Tag, Skating, Jumping):
1st Place: Jupiter Lanes
2nd Place: Palm Beach Ice Works
Place for Indoor Fun - Little Kids
1st Place: Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe
2nd Place: My Gym
Place for Outdoor Fun (Park, Pool, Miniature Golf, etc.):
1st Place: Constitution Park-Tequesta
2nd Place: Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
Overall Main Category Winner: JupiterBounce.com (Second place: Jupiter Donut Factory)
Birthday Party Venue:
1st Place: Kids Need More Art
2nd Place: My Gym
Birthday Sweet Treats:
1st Place: Jupiter Donut Factory
2nd Place: DD's Cupcake Shoppe
Party Entertainer:
1st Place: Jupiter Bounce
2nd Place: Art Stage Performing Arts Center
Photographer:
1st Place: Debby Gans Photography
2nd Place: Jamie Hinkle Photography
FEED YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF
Overall Main Category Winner: Dune Dog (Second place: Berry Fresh Cafe)
Restaurant (Date Night):
1st Place: Leftovers
2nd Place: Food Shack
Restaurant (Family-Friendly):
1st Place: Dune Dog
2nd Place: Berry Fresh Cafe
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt:
1st Place: Menchie's
2nd Place: Palm Beach Ice Cream Club
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF (SHOPPING)
Kids' Consignment Sale/Store:
1st Place: Forever Young
2nd Place: Once Upon a Child
TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS ... AND YOURSELF (SERVICES)
Overall Main Category Winner: PGA National Resort & Spa (Second place: Cartoon Cuts)
Daycare/Learning Center (Full-Time):
1st Place: Clubhouse University
2nd Place: Trinity Christian School
Private School:
1st Place: Meyer Academy
2nd Place: Turtle River Montessori
Charter School:
1st Place: Franklin Academy
2nd Place: Bright Futures Academy
Haircut (Kids):
1st Place: Cartoon Cuts
2nd Place: Junior's Barbershop
Tutoring Services:
1st Place: Sylvan Learning Center
2nd Place: Tutor Doctor
Pampering Place for Mom:
1st Place: PGA National Resort & Spa
2nd Place: The Lane Spa
WELLNESS FOR YOUR FAMILY
Overall Main Category Winner: OB/GYN Specialists of the Palm Beaches (Second place: Pediatric Partners PBG & Jupiter)
Dentist (Pediatric or Family):
1st Place: Dr. Jason Wanuck
2nd Place: Dr. Mimi Bendeck
Orthodontist:
1st Place: Dr. Meier Orthodontics
2nd Place: Jupiter Orthodontics, Dr. Roy King
Pediatrician:
1st Place: Pediatric Partners PBG & Jupiter
2nd Place: Pediatric Associates
Women's Health Practitioner:
1st Place: OB/GYN Specialists of the Palm Beaches
2nd Place: Partners in Woman's Health
ONE LAST THING (OK, TWO!)
Overall Main Category Winner: Franklin Academy (Second place: Cineoplis)
Best Kept Secret:
1st Place: Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf
2nd Place: ArtStage Performing Arts
Best New Business (open 12 months or less):
1st Place: Cinépolis
2nd Place: Rising Sun Martial Arts
Congratulations to all of our business winners, plus our two Mac Kid readers who won the nomination & voting round giveaways!