Our second annual Gold Daisy Awards was just as exciting as the first! We had well over 200 local businesses nominated and almost 600 of you voted for your favorites. We have some repeat winners and some new winners this year. Without further ado, here are the favorite family-friendly businesses in each category:
- Art Lessons: Piece Of My Art Studio
- Dance Lessons: All-Stars Dance Center
- Driving School: Westfield Driving School
- Gymnastics: Roots Gymnastics
- Horseback Riding Lessons: AJ Stables
- Martial Arts: New England Martial Arts Training Center
- Music Lessons: Whip City Music
- Summer Camp/Program: Roots Gymnastics
- Swim Lessons: Roots Aquatics & Fitness Center
- Youth Sports Program: Roots Athletics
- Birthday Party Location: Amelia Park Children's Museum
- Cakes/Bakery: Mama Cakes
- Children's Entertainer: Ed Popielarczyk's Magical Moments
- Party Supplies/Equipment: Jerome's Party Plus
- Festival/Event: The Big E
- Place For Indoor Fun: Amelia Park Children's Museum
- Place For Outdoor Fun: Stanley Park
- Live Theater: Majestic Theater
- Movie Theater: Agawam Cinemas
- Coffee/Tea Shop: Agawam's Java Stop
- Date-Night Restaurant: Emma's Everyday Gourmet
- Family-Friendly Restaurant: The Summer House
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Shop: Moolicious Farm
- Subs/Pizza/Take-Out: Village Pizzeria & Restaurant
- Childcare/Daycare: Roots Learning Center
- Preschool: Roots Learning Center
- Country Club/Golf Course: The Ranch Golf Club
- Gym or Fitness Program: Roots Aquatics & Fitness Center
- Family Photographer: Andrea Fusick Photography
- Hair Salon: Puffer's Salon & Day Spa
- Day Spa/Massage: Puffer's Salon & Day Spa
- Tanning Salon: Darker Image Tanning Salon
- Travel Agent: World Wide Travel
- Pediatric or Family Dentist: Cornerstone Kids Dentistry
- Pediatrician or Family Physician: Pediatric Associates of Hampden County
- Pet Day Care/Grooming/Boarding: Camp K9 Doggie Day Camp
- Veterinarian: Westfield Animal Clinic
- Vision Care: Agawam Eye Associates
- Auto Sales: Balise Auto Group
- Garden Center/Farm Stand: Meadow View Farm
- Kid’s Clothing or Consignment Store: Once Upon A Child West Springfield
- Pet Store: Dave's Soda & Pet City
- Sports Shop: New England Bike & Scuba
- Auto Repair: Best Auto
- Carpet/Floor Cleaning: Longo Carpet Cleaning & Restoration
- Home Store: Manny's TV & Appliance
- Housecleaning: Two Moms Cleaning Service
- Landscaping Service: New England Lawn Care
- Real Estate Agent: Kelley and Katzer Real Estate
AND the best overall Family-Friendly Business in the area is...drum roll, please...
Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who nominated and voted for your favorites!
Please support small local business by visiting the winners. Stop by and congratulate them. They keep our local economy growing!
Congratulations to Alice Flyte of Westfield! She was the random winner from the voting round and she chose her $25 gift certificate to Whip City Music.
