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Macaroni Kid Cleveland West Gold Daisy Awards

Winners Announced!

October 15, 2014
Macaroni Kid Cleveland West Gold Daisy Awards Winners are Here!

Everyone who voted was entered to win a Macaroni Kid Cleveland West Family Fun Pack including 4 tickets to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Great Lakes Science Center, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Wildwater Kingdom! The lucky winner is....Karen D.! 

Congratulations to all of the amazing local businesses and organizations!

The Winners!


Arts & Recreation
 
Best Bowling Alley 
Winner: Yorktown Lanes
Runner-Up: Fairview Lanes

Best Family-Friendly Gym
Winner: Middleburg Heights Recreation Center
Runner-up: Westlake Recreation Center

Best Festival
Winner: Cuyahoga County Fair
Runner-up: Duck Tape Festival

Best Kept Secret
Winner: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Bike Aboard
Runner-up: Downtown Olmsted Falls

Best Indoor Play Center
Winner: The Jump Yard
Runner-up: Sky Zone

Best Library
Winner: Lakewood Public Library
Runner-up: Avon Lake Public Library

Best Museum
Winner: Great Lakes Science Center
Runner-up: The Children's Museum of Cleveland

Best One Tank Family Road Trip
Winner: Cedar Point
Runner-up: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Best Place to Take the Kids for the Afternoon 
Winner: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Runner-up: Memphis Kiddie Park

Best Miniature Golf 
Winner: Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park
Runner-up: Memphis Kiddie Park

Best Movie Theater
Winner: Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theatre
Runner-up: Regal Crocker Park Stadium 16

Best Nature Center 
Winner: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Runner-up: Rocky River Nature Center

Best Park
Winner: Lakewood Park
Runner-up: Middleburg Heights Recreation & Community Center Playground

Best Playdate
Winner: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Runner-up: Crocker Park Splash Zone

Best Public Pool 
Winner: Middleburg Heights Recreation Center
Runner-up: Lorain Metro Parks Splash Zone

Best Rainy Day Visit
Winner: Rainforest, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Runner-up: Great Lakes Science Center

Best Sports Venue 
Winner: Progressive Field
Runner-up: Quicken Loans Arena

Best Youth Theater 
Winner: PlayhouseSquare Children's Theater Series
Runner-up: Beck Center for the Arts 
 
Classes
 
Best Art Class 
Winner: Painting with a Twist
Runner-up: Beck Center for the Arts

Best Dance Class 
Winner: Above the Barre
Runner-up: Olmsted Performing Arts

Best Gymnastics Studio 
Winner: Olmsted Performing Arts
Runner-up: Above the Barre

Best Kids Yoga
Winner: Pink Lotus Studio
Runner-up: Inner Bliss Yoga

Best Martial Arts Studio 
Winner: Kim's Martial Arts School
Runner-up: ATA Karate for Kids Avon Lake

Best Music Class
 
Winner: School of Rock
Runner-up: Beck Center for the Arts 

Best Summer Camp 
Winner: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Runner-up: Great Lakes Science Center 

Best Swim Lessons 
Winner: Rocky River Water Zone
Runner-up: Westlake Recreation Center


Let's Eat
 
Best Candy Store 
Winner: b.a. Sweetie Candy Company Inc.
Runner-up: Malley's Chocolates

Best Custom Cookies 
Winner: A Cookie and a Cupcake
Runner-up: Little Devil Cupcakery

Best Cupcakes 
Winner: The Cute Little Cake Shop
Runner-up: Main Street Cupcakes

Best Family-Friendly Restaurant 
Winner: Quaker Steak
 Runner-up: Winking Lizard

Best Frozen Treats 
Winner: Mitchell's Ice Cream
Runner-up: Honey Hut Ice Cream

Best Tea Room 
Winner: Clementine's
Runner-up: Tree House Gallery and Tea Room

Best Pizza 
Winner: Angelos Pizza
Runner-up: Antonio's Pizza

Best Place to Buy Healthy Food
 
Winner: West Side Market
Runner-up: Trader Joe's

Shopping & Services
 
Best Arts & Craft Supplies 
Winner: Pat Catan's Craft Centers
Runner-up: Michaels Arts & Crafts

Best Baby Boutique 
Winner: Paisley Monkey
Runner-up: The Littlest Details

Best Bicycle Shop 
Winner: Eddy's Bike Shop
Runner-up: Century Cycles

Best Children's Consignment 
Winner: Jelly Beans Children's Consignment Boutique
Runner-up: Second Spin Kid's Resale

Best Children's Gift Shop 
Winner: Once Upon a Time Toys
Runner-up: Learning Express Toys

Best Children's Resale Event 
Winner: The Big Red Wagon
Runner-up: Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA Kids Closet

Best Children's Resale Shop
Winner: Once Upon a Child
Runner-up: Munchkins' Kloset

Best Comic Book Shop
Winner: York Comics
Runner-up: Carol and John's Comic Book Shop

Best Custom Hair Accessories 
Winner: Ohh My Posh
Runner-up: Mommy's Favorite Boutique

Best Daycare 
Winner: Sweet Kiddles
Runner-up: KidsFirst Learning Centers

Best Family Photographer 
Winner: Bella Mi Photography
Runner-up: Photography by Brea

Best Kids Cut 
Winner: Snip-Its
Runner-up: Kids Kuts

Best Preschool
 
Winner: KidsFirst Learning Centers
Runner-up: Fit by Five

We Like to Party
 
Best Children's Entertainer 
Winner: Jungle Terry
Runner-up: Zap Entertainment (The Bubble Lady)

Best Party Planner 
Winner: Tiara's and Treasures
Runner-up: Cleveland Entertainers

Best Party Supplies
 
Winner: Pat Catan's Craft Centers
Runner-up: Party Station

Best Party Rental 
Winner: ABC Rental
Runner-up: Awesome Inflatables

Best Party Venue 
Winner: The Jump Yard
Runner-up: Sky Zone