It has been such an honor to launch our first annual Gold Daisy Awards, recognizing the most loved businesses for kids and families in the Springfield, Missouri area! We had phenomenal feedback and so many fantastic Springfield businesses were nominated by Springfield families! I'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for your favorite family-friendly businesses in the Greater Springfield Area!
Every single business that was nominated and voted for deserves a "Congratulations!". It has certainly been a challenging year for local businesses and we love how much your families love our Springfield businesses - we have an incredible community here in Southwest Missouri! There were thousands of nominations and votes. You let us know your go-to places to entertain, enrich, exhaust, and take care of your kids and families. And we agree — they are awesome!
Once again, thank you to all the businesses that contributed to this list and to our Springfield community, and for their hard work year-round on creating family-friendly atmospheres that help bring the community together while finding family fun throughout the Ozarks!
Now, for the moment you've been waiting for...here are the 2021 Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Award Winners:
Best Place for Indoor Fun
Wonders of Wildlife
Best Place for Outdoor Fun
Dickerson Park Zoo
Best Daycare
Little Sunshine's Playhouse
Best Preschool
Ridgecrest "Ridgekids"
Best STEM Activity or Experience
Discovery Center Springfield
Best Animal Attraction or Encounter
Wonders of Wildlife
Best Dance Studio
Springfield Ballet
Best Art Studio/Lessons
Firehouse Pottery
Best Music Lessons
Springfield Music
Best Gymnastics Center
Gold Medal Gyms
Best Swim Lessons
DiVentures
Best Youth Sport or Fitness
Pat Jones YMCA
Best Family Membership
Dickerson Park Zoo
Best Family Photographer
Grace Kay Photography
Best Family-Friendly Festival or Event
Republic Pumpkin Daze
Best Family-friendly Restaurant
Aviary Cafe
Best Bakery
Urban Cup
Best Coffee Shop
Travellers House Coffee & Tea
Best Food-Allergy Friendly Restaurant
Aviary Cafe
Best Ice Cream or Sweet Treat
Pineapple Whip
Best Grocery Store
MaMa Jean's Natural Market
Best Farmers Market or Pick-Your-Own Farm
Farmers Market of the Ozarks
Best Pizza
The Big Slice
Best Parent's Date Night Restaurant
Flame
Best Children's Birthday Party Venue
Andy B's
Best Children's Birthday Party Entertainment
Princesses of the 417
Best Pediatric Primary Care Provider
My Healthy Kids
Best OB/GYN
Dr. Wotherspoon
Best Birth Center or Midwife
Family Birth & Wellness
Best Lactation/Breastfeeding Support
Family Birth & Wellness
Best Chiropractor
Loehr Health Center
Best Family Vision Care
Pierce Vision
Best Pediatric Dentist
Arquitt Family Pediatric Dentistry
Best Orthodontist
Innovative Dental
Best Family-Friendly Salon
Cookie Cutters
Best Children's Consignment Store or Event (TIE)
Haute Tot
Once Upon a Child
Best Children's Boutique
Jelly Beans
Best Toy/Game/Book Store
ABC Books
Best Activity for Tweens or Teens
Urban Air Adventure Park
Best Summer Camp
James River Church
Best Real Estate Agency
Wiser Living Realty
