We asked you to "pick" your favorite local businesses for nomination and voting in our 1st ever 2015 Cedar Rapids Macaroni Kid GOLD Daisy Awards!
This has been an exciting contest with many close categories. We hope that you discover a few that you weren't familiar with. Congratulations are deserved by every nominated business and a huge congrats to our Gold Daisy Winners! Winners will be contacted over the next week to receive their badge and certificate.
In a few cases, the final tally separated the winner from the second place business by just ONE vote so we noted a special "Honorable Mention." Without any further ado, the winners by category are ...
Best Art Studio
Potters Obsession
Best Dance Studio
DanceNation
Best Theatre/Drama
Theatre Cedar Rapids
Best Gymnastics
Twisters
Best Youth Sports Program
YMCA
Best Birthday Party Location
Planet X
Best Bakery
That One Cupcake Place
Best Family Friendly Restaurant
Leonardos
Best Children's Consignment
Puddle Jumpers
Best Catering
Touch of Class
Best Fitness Class
CR Elite Strength Training
Daycare
Wiggles and Giggles
Best Coffee/Tea Shop
Brewed Awakenings
Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Parlor City
Best Pizza
Zoey's
Best Pre-School
Wiggles and Giggles
Best Hair Salon
Impressions Hair Studio
Best Gym
Signature Fitness
Honorable Mention;
The Gym
Best Nail Salon
Sanctuary
Best Spa/Massage
Sanctuary
Best Swim Lessons
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation
Best Music Lessons
West Music
Best Birthday Cake Maker
Kathy's Pies
Best Sandwich Shop
Capriotti's
Best Veterinarian
Frey Hospital
Best Pet Grooming
Pampered Pup Grooming
Best Pet Daycare
Paws Academy
Honorable Mention;
Cedar Run
Best Photographer
Dandelion Photography
Best Realtor
Graf Home Selling Team
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Peterson
Honorable Mention;
Dr. Balster
Best Pediatrician
Mercy Pediatrics
Best Orthodontist
Parks and Scmidt
Best Tutoring
Sylvan
Honorable Mention;
LearningRX
Best Housecleaning
Absolutely Clean
Best Carpet Cleaning
Actually Clean
Best Mommy Run Business
Dandelion Photography
Best Kept Secret of Cedar Rapids
Aldi's
Best Lawn Care
Simply Green Lawn & Tree Care
Honorable Mention;
TruGreen
Best Florist
Pecks
Best All Around Attraction for Family Fun
Bloomsbury Farm
Best Website for Families other then Macaroni Kid
Hoopla
Best Family Festival/Annual Event
Cedar Rapids Farmers Market
Best Non Profit Organization
Last Hope Animal Rescue
Best Place for Indoor Fun
AirFx
Best Place for Outdoor Fun
Wickiup Hill Nature Center
Honorable Mention;
Indian Creek Nature Center
Best Sports Organization
Cedar Rapids Kernels