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Finalists Announced! Cast Your Ballots for Family Favorite Awards!

What are your "most loved" local places?!

December 12, 2024

Over the last few weeks, we asked you to share your favorite hot spots.  From favorite photographers, pizza, dance classes, and farms- you guys showed up for your local favorites! The nominations were counted and now it's time to vote on the finalists.  Have your voice heard and help us crown the 2024 "Most Loved Businesses"


What are Family Favorite Awards?

It's no secret we love small businesses here at Macaroni KID and we want to recognize all the hard work, dedication, and services they provide to our community.  Family Favorite Awards will be given to businesses in a variety of categories in our area. These awards are given based 100% on number of votes from local families and are a true reflection of our areas most loved businesses and services.  Businesses can't pay to be nominated or for votes, so it's all up to their loyal customers to help them win!  Click here to cast your ballot. 


Why Should I Participate? How Can I Help My Favorites Win?

Small businesses are the life blood of our communities- let's #supportlocal!  The Family Favorite Awards are a 100% free opportunity to give your local neighbors a much appreciated boost. Remember, when you support a local business an actual person does a little happy dance- imagine what it would mean to a business to receive the honor of "Most Loved Local Business" to cap off 2024! In addition to helping businesses, participation helps out fellow parents who are looking for family fun of their own. 


Casting a ballot is an important step to helping a business be crowned "Most Loved", but you can also help by sharing out this contest with family and friends, and posting to your social media (tag the business so they know you're thinking of them!).


What's In It For the Winning Businesses?

  • Listing in our Business Directory
  • Paper certificate for display and digital award winner image 
  • Inclusion in the article and social media postings announcing the winners
  • Entered to win an advertising package valued at $450! All winners will be entered and one chosen at random!
  • The honor of being recognized as one of our areas Most Loved Businesses 

I'm a Business Owner, What Should I Do?

1). Cast a ballot!  Don't be shy, someone has to get the ball rolling.

2). Share out this contest on your social media channels. It's free to cast a ballot and voters can choose to opt out of the Macaroni Kid weekly e-mails.

3). Reach out to your contacts for support with votes. 

4). Need Family Favorite Awards materials to help you get the word out (logos, links, and more)? Contact KirstenS@macaronikid.com for all the goodies!


Timeline:

  • Finalists announced (top 5 nominees in each category). Voting begins.
  • Dec 19th  (11:59pm EST) voting closes
  • Dec 20th winners announced


Rules:

  • One ballot per e-mail address.
  • Please choose one business per category. You do not have to vote for every category, but may only submit one form.
  • Macaroni Kid confirms AND validates each email to ensure authenticity. We reserve the right to eliminate votes that are deemed to be invalid or have interfered with the fair administration of this contest.
  • Nominating a business will automatically enroll you in the Macaroni Kid The Woodlands - Montgomery weekly newsletter. Please feel free to unsubscribe at any time.


Cast your ballot for this year's finalists! We had a ton of nominations, here are the finalists!

Family Photography:
Laci Leigh Photography
Same Day Photography
SpryArt Photography
Hearts & Lens Photography
Inspired Photography by Sara

Music Lessons:
School of Rock The Woodlands
Muse Mantra School of Music & Arts
Sarah Kelly Music School
ZUNIGA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Lessons on the Go

Dance Studio:
Performing Arts Center of the Woodlands
Woodforest Dance Company
Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio
TuTu School The Woodlands
Texas Academy of Dance Arts

Youth Sports:

Soccer Shots - The Woodlands
HTX Soccer
Flag Football Texas
i9 Sports
The Woodlands Township

Pediatric Dentistry:
Mor Smiles 4 Kids
Woodlands Pediatric Dentistry
Enchanted Forest Pediatric Dentistry
Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry
Sterling Ridge Dental Center

Health - Fitness

Bodybar pilates Woodforest
Fit4Mom The Woodlands
Ride Indoor Cycling The Woodlands
Villa Sport Athletic Club The Woodlands
Breathe Pilates Studio

Sweet Treats:
Levure Bakery
Cupcakes & Bubbles
Luliet Ice Cream & Cookies
Smallcakes Woodlands
La Francesita

Swim Classes:
FINS- Fun In Swimming
Elmer Swim School of the Woodlands
Villa Sport Athletic Club The Woodlands
Aqua-Tots Swim School
ISR The Woodlands - Blythe Hinojosa & Carrie Swift

Art Classes/Workshops:
Painting With a Twist
Paint & Bubbles Studio
The Rustic Brush
Cordovan Art School - The Woodlands
Color Me Mine
Cheer/Gymnastics/Strength:
Cypress Academy of Gymnastics - The Woodlands
USA Ninja Challenge - The Woodlands
ASI Gymnastics – The Woodlands
The Little Gym
Woodlands Gymnastics Academy

Health - Massage/Spa:
Body BeneFits Inc
Woodhouse The Woodlands
Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa - Research Forest
Spa At The Waterway
Deluxe Therapeutic Massage & Spa

Indoor Kids Play:
Cheeky Monkeys
Kanga’s Indoor Play Center
Oh Toodles
Play Street Museum - The Woodlands
We Rock The Spectrum

Private School:
The John Cooper School
The Woodlands Christian Academy
Legacy Preparatory Christian School
Fusion Academy
Esprit International School

Preschool:
KidsEdge
Brighton Academy
Interfaith Child Development Center
Sherwood Academy
The Woodlands Young Learners Academy

Chiropractic:
Verve Chiropractor
Woodlands Family Chiropractic
Village Chiropractic
Core Health Spine & Rehabilitation
Creekside Chiropractic

Entertainment for (older) Kids:
Legends Paintball
The Game Preserve Classic Arcade
Main Event Shenandoah
Urban Air Adventure Park
Shankz Golf

Entertainment for (younger) Kids:
The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Once Upon A Cowboy
Adventure Kids Playcare - Woodlands
Little Beakers - The Woodlands
Bouncin’ Bears of Texas

Best FREE Kid Fun:
The Woodlands Church Play Area
George Mitchell Nature Preserve - Hiking and Biking Trails
Bear Branch Park
May Valley Park & Sprayground
The Woodlands Methodist Church Safari Stop






Questions?  Comments? Contact me directly at KirstenS@macaronikid.com


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