Every family has a hero, whether it’s a Mummy or Daddy who goes the extra mile, a Nanny who repeatedly saves the day, a childminder who goes above and beyond, or a child who is simply a true superhero, the Families First Awards 2016 are back and here to help you say a big thank you to your heroes.
As well as acknowledging the important people your family relies on, the awards are a chance to also acknowledge those businesses who help you make every-day life happier, easier, or just that little bit more pleasurable. From the best restaurant, best activity or best day out to the Best Nursery you could have hoped for, it’s up to you to get voting for your family favourites.
Voting lines are now open and families across the province are invited to nominate their heroes and vote for their favourite family friendly businesses.
In 2016 the awards will be bigger than ever before with two gala events being hosted to accommodate the vast number of entries from across the province, Ann King, founder of the Families First Awards is excited for what lies ahead;
“Life is hard for families and there is a lot of pressure on those with young children to do the right thing and make sure they are always doing their best for their children. The people and businesses nominated in these awards are making a real difference to families across Northern Ireland and these awards are a great way of saying thank you. This year sees us put on an event in the Belfast area and one in Armagh which will recognise people and businesses across most of Northern Ireland. I’d like to thank everyone for nominating their heroes and ask that you go online now and place your votes for the business awards and your nominations for the people awards.”
Families First Awards will be hosted at La Mon Country House Hotel and the closing date for entries and votes is be the 29th January. To nominate that someone special or to cast your vote for a local business please visit www.familiesfirst.ie
Categories – People Awards
| Business Parent of the Year |
| Superstar Sibling |
| Child Super Hero, sponsored by BellaBambinos |
| Carer of the Year |
| Grandparent of the Year |
| Amazing Act of Kindness, Sponsored by Hovis |
| Dad of the Year |
| Mum of the Year, sponsored by Little Kingdom Kids, Bangor |
| Childminder of the Year |
| Endeavour Award |
Categories and nominees – Business Awards:
| Category | Area | Nominee |
| Best Nursery, Sponsored by Tinies | North Down | Little Kingdom Kids
Oakey Dokey Bright Beginnings Trinity Nursery Cool Little Kids Club |
| Belfast North | Little Piggies
Petite Feet Tender Loving Day Care Bulrush Day Nursery Wee Care |
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| Belfast Inner | Puddleducks
Careers n Kids Start Smart Step An Droichead Tender Loving Care |
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| Belfast West | Adventures Day Care
Footprints San Pio Scribbles Tullymore |
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| Belfast Outer | First Steps
Wiggles and Giggles Kids Corner Bubbles Day Care YMCA |
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| Lisburn and Surrounding Areas | Rockmount Nursery
Peter’s Patch Daisy Day Care Just Kids Day Care Peartree |
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| Banbridge and Surrounding Areas | Little Friends
Bella Bambinos Poppins Day Nursery First Steps Day Care |
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| Craigavon | Snow Drops Day Care
Scribbles Day Care Ladybird Lane Totz and Teenz Little Acorns |
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| Antrim and Surrounding | Sleepy Hollow, Crumlin
Tiddly Winkers Little Crickets Building Blocks Day Care Bubbles Day Care |
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| Carrickfergus and surrounding | Minor Miracles
Willowbank Sullatober Ladybirds Ballymena Important Little People |
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| Best Family Restaurant | Linen Hill Kitchen
Brewers Fayre |
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| Best Family Hotel | Jacksons Hotel
Green Isle Hotel |
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| Best Family Day Out | W5
Carnfunock Country Park Castle Espie |
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| Best Activity Provider | Little Gem Swim School
Belfast Voice and Dance Academy |
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| Best Event | ||
| Best Family Car Business | Ballyrobert Cars
Roy Wilson Car Sales Conon Motors |
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| Best Soft Play area | Funky Monkeys
Happy Town Brewers Fayre |
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