In a few categories, the final tally separated the winner from the second place business by just one or two votes. In these categories, we have a special "Honorable Mention" business named.
So without any further ado, the winners by category are ...
BEST INDOOR PLAY PLACE
Wilbraham Children's Museum
BEST LIBRARY
East Longmeadow
BEST SWIM LESSON
Scantic Valley YMCA
BEST PLACE FOR YOGA
Heartsong
BEST PARK OR PLAYGROUND
Wilbraham Children's Museum
BEST PLACE FOR CREATIVITY
Wilbraham Children's Museum
BEST PLACE FOR A PLAYDATE
Forest Park
BEST RAINY DAY VISIT
Springfield Museums
BEST PLACE FOR TWEENS/TEENS
Interskate 91
BEST HIKING/BIKING TRAIL
East Longmeadow Rail Trail
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL/EVENT
Bright Nights in Forest Park
BEST DANCE CLASS
Shooting Star Dance
BEST DAYCARE
Early Learning Center at the Springfield JCC
BEST PLACE FOR GYMNASTICS
All American Gymnastics Academy
BEST KIDS FITNESS PROGRAM
Scantic Valley YMCA
BEST MUSIC CLASS
Bonnie Light's Music for Little People
BEST PRESCHOOL
Pioneer Valley Montessori School
BEST SUMMER CAMP
Stony Brook Acres
BEST PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Pathways for Parents Cafe Series
BEST GROUPS FOR MOMS/DADS
Wilbraham Children's Museum
BEST BABY OR CHILD CLOTHING STORE
KiddlyWinks
BEST BOOK OR TOY STORE
KiddlyWinks
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY DENTAL PRACTICE
Pediatric Dental Associates of Greater Springfield
BEST PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Nordstrom, Pediatric Services of Springfield
BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Robert Charles
Honorable Mention: Melissa Ortendahl
BEST GYM/FITNESS PROGRAM FOR MOMS/DADS
Fit 4 Mom Longmeadow
BEST HAIR SALON
Ochoa
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Friendly's
BEST DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT
Center Square Grill
BEST COFFEE SHOP
Common Grounds
BEST PIZZA
Gio's
BEST ICE CREAM
Rice Fruit Farm
Honorable Mention: Krazy Jake's
BEST PLACE FOR SWEETS
Theme Cakes by Joelene
BEST FARMERS' MARKET
Forest Park
BEST CAKE/CUPCAKES
Pete's Sweets
BEST CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER
Jon O'Neill
BEST PARTY VENUE
Wilbraham Children's Museum
Winning businesses will receive free placement in our Biz Directory for yearlong recognition by Macaroni Kid, use of the Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Awards logo to display at their place of business and across their social media pages, and the honor of knowing local families think they are the greatest! Be sure to visit their listings — our Biz Directory is a wonderful place to find local, family-friendly businesses.
If you are a local business and would like more information about Macaroni Kid Springfield (covering Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham and Hampden), please contact Kelly Pramberger at kellyp@macaronikid.com
