It was an exciting first year for this award with nearly 2,000 nominations and votes from folks all over Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah, and Sammamish! You let us know your favorite family-friendly businesses to entertain, enrich, exhaust, and take care of your kids! And they are awesome!
Without any further ado, here are the winners by category!
ENRICH & EXHAUST YOUR KIDS
- Art Lessons - Smart with Art
- Dance/Movement Lessons - Ignite Dance & Yoga
- Drama/Theater Lessons - KidStage - Village Theatre
- Gymnastics Lessons - Mt Si Gymnastics Academy
- Horse Riding Lessons - Mt Si Stables
- Classes for Babies - Encompass
- Martial Arts Lessons - DMW Martial Arts
- Music Lessons - The Musik Nest
- Swim Lessons - Si View Community Pool
- Youth Sports Programs - Issaquah Community Center
- Summer Camps - Encompass
ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
- Festival / Event - Salmon Days
- Hiking or Biking Trail - Rattlesnake Lake
- Place for Indoor Fun - KidzBounce
- Place for Outdoor Fun - Remlinger Farms
EDUCATE YOUR KIDS
- Preschool or Montessori - Encompass
- Tutoring / Learning Center - Kumon of Snoqualmie/Issaquah
- Private School - North Bend Montessori
- Public School - Snoqualmie Elementary
- Daycare/Childcare - Adventure Kids Playcare
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
- Party Location - KidzBounce
- Birthday Cake/Catering - MyCakes
- Birthday Entertainment - The Reptile Man
FEED YOUR FAMILY
- Breakfast Place - Issaquah Cafe
- Coffee / Tea Shop - Issaquah Coffee Company
- Date Night Restaurant - Jak's Grill
- Family-Friendly Restaurant - Red Robin - Issaquah
- Ice Cream / Frozen Yogurt - Scott's Dairy Freeze
- Pizza - Frankie's
RETAIL FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Toys, Books, Etc. - White Horse Toys
- Consignment - Small Threads for Kids
- Handmade / Upcycled - Selah Gifts
SERVICES FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Family-Friendly Fitness - Snoqualmie Valley YMCA
- Family Photography - Kristin Tetuán Photography
- Parent Educator - Kerry Beymer - Encompass
- Pet Services - Earth Pet
- Pampering for Mom - Salish Lodge & Spa
- Mom's Night Out - Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant
WELLNESS FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Chiropractor - Issaquah Family Chiropractic
- Dentist - Dr. Kelly Garwood
- Orthodontist - Tingey Orthodontics
- Pediatrician - Pediatric Associates - Pine Lake: O'Neill, Hung, Roskin, Ryan
- Women's Health - Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah- Dr. Jennifer Spence
LAST THINGS
- Non-Profit - Eastside Baby Corner and Encompass
- Best Kept Secret - Lucky You in Gilman Village
- Best New Business - Mudhouse Pottery Painting
We would like to thank everyone for making this such a fun and exciting contest -- the families that nominated and voted, the businesses that participated and promoted, and countless others.
Congratulations to all the nominees and the finalists! We will be in touch shortly to finalize the listings and distribute the winners' certificates.
Congratulations to all the nominees and the finalists! We will be in touch shortly to finalize the listings and distribute the winners' certificates.
