NRV Macaroni Kid is delighted to announce the WINNERS of the 2014 Gold Daisy Awards! This was a true community contest and it was fun to recognize so many of the businesses that keep our local economy flowing. Thanks to all of you who participated in the nominations, and the almost 1,000 of you who voted in the finals.
Neighbors- this was a very close race in many of the categories! All of our nominees are to be commended for the fine job they do, and we might remember we vote with our dollars every day, with every purchase. Congratulations are in order for the following Gold Daisy Award Winners:
Neighbors- this was a very close race in many of the categories! All of our nominees are to be commended for the fine job they do, and we might remember we vote with our dollars every day, with every purchase. Congratulations are in order for the following Gold Daisy Award Winners:
Entertain, Stimulate & Exhaust Your Family:
- Family-Friendly Festival or Event: Steppin’ Out (by a landslide!)
- Best Local Hike: The Cascades
- Best Place to Golf: Blacksburg Country Club
- Place for Indoor Fun:NRV SuperBowl
- Favorite Fishing Spot: Claytor Lake
- Best Live Sporting Event: VT Football at Lane Stadium (by a huge margin)
- Best Place to Host a Birthday Party: Christiansburg Aquatic Center
- Best Gymnastics Programs: Virginia Techniques
- Best Martial Arts Programs: New River Tang Soo Do
- Best Children's Theater Programs: New River Stage
- Best Children’s Art Programs:Discovery Academy of Fine Arts (DAFA)
- Best Dance Lessons:Dance-Tech
- Best Swim Programs: Christiansburg Aquatic Center
- Best Place for Mom & Dad to Work Out: The Weight Club
Eating Out in the NRV:
- Best Breakfast: Our Daily Bread
- Best Coffee: Mill Mountain
- Best Pizza: Sal’s (Blacksburg & Radford locations)
- Best Restaurant for Parent’s Night Out: The Palisades
- Best Italian Restaurant: Sal’s (Blacksburg & Radford locations)
- Best Mexican Restaurant El Gran Rodeo on Laurel Street, Christiansburg
- Best Restaurant for a Steak: Bull & Bones
- Favorite Frozen Treat: Sweet Frog (Christiansburg and Blacksburg locations)
Local Goods & Services
- Best New Business: Blacksburg Children’s Museum
- Best Toy Store: Imaginations Toy & Furniture
- Best Gift Shop: On A Whim
- Best Children’ Clothing Store: Once Upon A Child
- Best Women's Clothing Store: Belk
- Best Place to Buy a Prom Dress: Chantilly Lace
- Best Women’s Accessories: Belk
- Best Tailor: Rose Tailor
- Best Jewelry: Kent Jeweler
- Best Florist: Best Wishes
- Best Adult Hairstyling: Inside Out Hair Salon
- Best Children’s Haircuts: Great Clips
- Best Pet Grooming: Radford Animal Hospital
- Best Nail Salon: Top Nails
- Best Massage: Eucalyptus in Blacksburg
- Best Dentist: Dr.Thompson/Real Life Dental Care
- Best Chiropractor: Dr. Greg Tilley/Tilley Spinal & Wellness Center
- Pediatrician: Dr. Chris Stapleton at NRV Pediatrics
- Walk In Health Care Facility: Velocity Care (Christiansburg & Blacksburg)
- Dermatologist: Dr. Daniel Hurd at New River Dermatology
- Best Optometrist: Dr. John Dovie
- Women's Health: Dr. Margarita Abrams at Montgomery OB/GYN
- Veterinarian: Radford Animal Hospital
- Best Carpet & Floor Cleaning: Quest Floorcare LLC
- Best Landscaping: NatureScapes
- Pest Control: Bug Man Exterminating
- Best Place to Buy A Car: Duncan's Hokie Honda
In addition to knowing YOU voted them the best, winning businesses will receive a free year placement in our Biz Directory, a Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Awards certificate & window cling to display, and a feature article in an upcoming edition of NRV Macaroni Kid, so they can share with us what makes them successful. Be sure to visit their listings — our Biz Directory is a wonderful place to find local, family-friendly businesses.
