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2015 Gold Daisy Award Winners

November 24, 2015
Macaroni Kid Cleveland East Gold Daisy Award Winners are Here!

Everyone who voted was entered to win a Macaroni Kid Cleveland East Family Fun Pack including:
  • 4 tickets to Great Lakes Science Center
  • 4 tickets to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
  • 4 tickets to Cleveland Museum of Natural History
  • 4 tickets to Cleveland Botanical Garden
  • Family 4-pack of tickets to "Scrooge, the Musical" at The Fine Arts Association
  • $25 Playmatters gift certificate
  • ....and an outdoor fun pack!
The lucky winner is.... entry number #848! Check your email to see if it is you! Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of these amazing local businesses and organizations!

The Winners!


Arts & Recreation
 
Best Bowling Alley 
Winner: Freeway Lanes - Solon
Runner-Up: The Corner Alley

Best Family-Friendly Gym
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Runner-up: Lifetime Fitness

Best Festival
Winner: Parade the Circle
Runner-up: Blossom Time Festival

Best Kept Secret
Winner: Preston's H.O.P.E.
Runner-up: Goldfish Swim School

Best Indoor Play Center
Winner: Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Runner-up: Fun 'n' Stuff

Best Library
Winner: Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
Runner-up: Cleveland Public Library Main Branch

Best Miniature Golf 
Winner: Fun 'n' Stuff
Runner-up: The Golf Dome

Best Movie Theater
Winner: Cedar Lee Theatre
Runner-up: Cinemark at Valley View

Best Museum
Winner: Cleveland Museum of Art
Runner-up: Great Lakes Science Center

Best Nature Center 
Winner: Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Runner-up: Holden Arboretum

Best One Tank Family Road Trip
Winner: Cedar Point
Runner-up: Niagara Falls

Best Park
Winner: Preston's H.O.P.E.
Runner-up: Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Best Place to Take the Kids for the Afternoon 
Winner: Preston's H.O.P.E.
Runner-up: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Best Playdate
Winner: Preston's H.O.P.E.
Runner-up: Goldfish Swim School

Best Public Pool 
Winner: Beachwood Aquatic Center
Runner-up: Thornton Park, Shaker Heights

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

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

Best Youth Theater 
Winner: Playmakers Youth Theater (Mandel JCC)
Runner-up: Heights Youth Theatre
 

Classes
 
Best Art Class 
Winner: Cleveland Museum of Art
Runner-up: Valley Art Center

Best Dance Class 
Winner: Shaker Dance Academy
Runner-up: Studio J Academy of Dance

Best Gymnastics Studio 
Winner: The Little Gym, Shaker Heights
Runner-up: Jump Start! Gymnastics

Best Kids Yoga
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Runner-up: Chagrin Yoga

Best Martial Arts Studio 
Winner: Master Marr's Taekwon-do
Runner-up: Asian Sun

Best Music Class 
Winner: Kindermusik of Cleveland
Runner-up: The Music Settlement

Best Summer Camp
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Runner-up: Summer at Laurel

Best Swim Lessons
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Runner-Up: Goldfish Swim School
 

Let's Eat
 
Best Candy Store 
Winner: Malley's Chocolates
Runner-up: Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop

Best Custom Cookies 
Winner: On the Rise
Runner-up: Casa Dolce

Best Cupcakes 
Winner: White Flower Cake Shoppe
Runner-up: Main Street Cupcakes

Best Family-Friendly Restaurant 
Winner: Yours Truly
Runner-up: Tommy's

Best Frozen Treats 
Winner: Mitchell's Ice Cream
Runner-up: East Coast Custard

Best Tea Room 
Winner: Ritz Carlton
Runner-up: Sister's Tea Room

Best Pizza 
Winner: Dewey's Pizza
Runner-up: Geraci's Restaurant

Best Place to Buy Healthy Food 
Winner: Whole Foods Markets
Runner-up: Trader Joe's


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

Best Baby Boutique 
Winner: StrollerMama
Runner-up: Pinwheel Kids

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

Best Children's Consignment 
Winner: Once Upon a Child
Runner-up: The Big Red Wagon

Best Children's Gift Shop 
Winner: Playmatters
Runner-up: LEGO Store

Best Children's Resale Event 
Winner: The Big Red Wagon
Runner-up: Solon Budget Bin (tie)
Runner-up: KidsFest & Flea Market (tie)

Best Children's Resale Shop 
Winner: Once Upon a Child
Runner-up: Grow Outs

Best Comic Book Shop 
Winner: Big Fun
Runner-up: Mr. Cards & Comics

Best Custom Hair Accessories 
Winner: Cuts N Curls
Runner-up: Daniea's House of Hair

Best Daycare 
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC) (tie) 
Runner-up: The Goddard School of Chagrin Falls

Best Family Photographer 
Winner: Little Boo Photography
Runner-up: MotoPhoto and Portrait Studio (Shaker Heights)

Best Kids Cut 
Winner: Cuts N Curls
Runner-up: Ladies & Gentlemen

Best Preschool 
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Runner-up: Laurel School


We Like to Party
 
Best Children's Entertainer 
Winner: Jungle Terry
Runner-up: Flower Clown

Best Party Planner 
Winner: Party Couture
Runner-up: Flower Entertainment

Best Party Rental 
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Runner-up: Cuts N Curls

Best Party Venue 
Winner: Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Runner-up: Goldfish Swim School