Over 25,000 votes were cast for the 7th Annual Gold Daisy Awards! Thanks to all who nominated and voted to recognize these family-friendly businesses. Congratulations to the following winners, selected as favorite businesses by the readers of Hickory-W Piedmont Macaroni Kid! Winning businesses receive a one-year listing in our business directory, as well as a certificate and sticker for display at their places of business. If you are one of the winning businesses, please use this form to submit your contact information to claim your prize!
Children's Activities & Education Winners
Martial Arts Instruction
Hickory Academy of Martial Arts
Runner Up: Mountain View Martial Arts
Gymnastics Instruction
Foothills Gymnastics (Hickory)
Runner Up: Cheer Energy All-Stars
Dance Instruction
Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts
Runner Up: Ann Freeman Dance Academy
Youth Sports Program
YMCA of Catawba Valley (Hickory/Conover)
Runner Up: Highland Recreation Center
Art Instruction
Hickory Museum of Art
Runner Up: Mud Mamas Studio
Music Instruction
Hickory Music Factory
Runner Up: Suzuki School of Arts
Theatre/Drama Instruction
The Green Room Community Theatre (Newton)
Runner Up: Hickory Community Theatre
Other Classes
Catawba Science Center (Hickory)
Runner Up: Stretch-n-Grow of the Foothills
Childcare & Daycare Centers
Viewmont Baptist Preschool Tree of Learning
Runner Up: YMCA of Catawba Valley
Preschool
St. Stephen's Lutheran Preschool (Hickory)
Runner Up: First Baptist Child Development Center
Private School
Hickory Christian Academy
Runner Up: St. Stephen's Lutheran School
Summer Camp
Catawba Science Center (Hickory)
Runner Up: Foothills Gymnastics
Entertainment Winners
Birthday Venue
Catawba Science Center (Hickory)
Runner Up: Bo's Entertainment
Birthday/Event Entertainer
Balloons by Becki (Hickory)
Runner Up: Once Upon a Time Entertainment
Indoor Play Area
DEFY. Hickory
Runner Up: Catawba Science Center
Gym/Health Club
Burn Boot Camp Hickory
Runner Up: YMCA of Catawba Valley
Outdoor Play Outdoor Play Area
Kiwanis Park Zahra Baker All Children's Playground (Hickory)
Runner Up: Catawba Meadows Park
Movie Theater
Carolina Theater (Hickory)
Runner Up: AMC Theaters
Live Theatre
The Green Room Community Theatre (Newton)
Runner Up: Hickory Community Theatre
Restaurant Winners
Fast Food
Chick-Fil-A (Hickory/Viewmont)
Runner Up: Chic-Fil-A (Hickory/Hwy 70)
Pizza
Dante's Pizza & Subs (Hickory)
Runner Up: Mellow Mushroom
Date Night
Cafe Rule (Hickory)
Runner Up: FOURK
Frozen Treats (Ice Cream, Yogurt, or Smoothies)
Di'lishi Hickory
Runner Up: sweetFrog (Hickory)
Bakery
Donut Life (Hickory)
Runner Up: Cornerstone Bakery
Coffee Shop
Tasteful Beans Coffeehouse (Hickory)
Runner Up: Starbucks (Viewmont)
Shops & Businesses Winners
Children's Clothing
Once Upon a Child (Hickory)
Runner Up: Carter's
Consignment Resale or Thrift Shop
Once Upon a Child (Hickory)
Runner Up: Hickory Tree Consignment
Consignment Sale
His Kids Consignment Sale (Conover)
Runner Up: First Baptist Church (Icard)
Toys, Books, Games or Comics
Barnes & Noble (Hickory)
Runner Up: Lou Lou's Corner
Independent Consultant
Catie Kale (LuLaRoe)
Kim Gantt (Pampered Chef)
Women's Apparel
Aqua B (Hickory)
Runner Up: Paisley Oak
Beauty Salon or Spa
Massage Envy Hickory
Runner Up: N Salon (Hickory)
Photographer
kg photography (Hickory)
Runner Up: Mindy Stecewicz Photography
Healthcare & Service Provider Winners
Pediatrician
The ChildHealth Center, PA (Hickory)
Runner Up: Catawba Pediatric Associates
Women's Health Practitioner
A Woman's View (Hickory)
Runner Up: Catawba Women's Center
Dentist (Pediatric or Family)
Growing Smiles
Runner Up: S. Kimberly Jones, DDS
Orthodontist
Hamilton & Herring Orthodontics
Runner Up: Small & Martin Orthodontics
Veterinarian
Viewmont Animal Hospital
Runner Up: Animal Hospital North
Realtor
Jay Brown Realtors (Hickory)
Runner Up: Amanda Stokes
Travel Agency
Magical Moments Vacations by Kari Kennedy (Hickory)
Runner Up: Mann Travels
Other
North Paw Pet Salon (Hickory)
Runner up: A New Me Mastectomy Boutique
Most Votes Overall (in a Single Category)
Aqua B (Hickory)
Grand Prize Winners of 60-minute facial or massage from Massage Envy Hickory
Chelsea Herman of Hickory
TBD
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