The readers of Monterey Bay Parent Magazine are choosing their favorite family-friendly businesses and organizations in 57 categories! Nominations open on October 1 and run through October 31.
The winners and top 3 finalists in each category will be announced in our December issue. To access graphics for your social media, click HERE. To access the media kit for marketing opportunities, click HERE.
This year's categories include:
CAMPS, LESSON & ACTIVITIES
- Afterschool Program
- Art Classes
- Dance Studio
- Gymnastics Center
- Music Lessons
- Sports League for Kids
- Storytime
- Summer Camp: General
- Summer Camp: Specialty
- Swim Lessons
- Theatre Classes
COMMUNITY
- Bank/Credit Union
- Church
- Nonprofit Organization
- Serving Families
- Parenting Support/Education
EDUCATION
- Charter School
- Daycare
- Preschool
- Private School-Lower Grades
- Private School-Upper Grades
- Public School-Elementary
- Public School-Upper Grades
- Test Prep/Tutoring
FAMILY FUN
- Birthday Party Venue
- Birthday Party Entertainment/Decoration
- Destination-San Francisco
- Destination-San Jose
- Destination-Santa Cruz
LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANTS
- Bakery/Desserts
- Breakfast/Brunch Restaurant
- Coffee House
- Date Night Restaurant
- Family-Friendly Dining
- Ice Cream/Frozen Treat
MEDICAL/DENTAL
- Children’s Dentist
- Chiropractor
- Doula/Birth Support
- Eye Doctor
- Family Dental Practice/Dentist
- Family Physician
- Hospital
- Obstetrician
- Orthodontist
- Pediatrician
- Pediatric Medical Practice
- Speech Therapy
- Urgent Care
RETAIL
- Bookstore
- Children’s Clothing/Shoes
- Toy Store
SERVICES
- Financial Services/Insurance
- Gym/Personal Trainer
- Legal/Attorney
- Massage/Day Spa
- Photographer
- Realtor
- Veterinarian
- Yoga Studio/Teacher