Announcing the 2018 Choice Awards Winners
By Katie Moosbrugger
The results are in, and as always, it’s so exciting to honor and reward the local businesses that emerge as favorites among our readers.
The winners are listed by Triad city below. If you or your business is listed as a winner, please watch for an email from Triad Moms on Main this week to receive your winner’s logo and certificate.
Not only do these winners deserve recognition, but so do all the finalists nominated in this year’s Choice Awards. To see the full list of the 2018 finalists, click here. If we’ve listed a business you’ve never heard of – we encourage you to visit them online (click the link in the name) or in person. Many thanks to all who contributed a vote in this year’s contest. Every single vote makes a big difference!
Congratulations to the following reader favorites…
1. Favorite Annual Family Event
Greensboro/Burlington Area
The North Carolina Folk Festival
High Point/Kernersville Area
Kernersville Spring Folley
Winston-Salem Area
Dixie Classic Fair
2. Favorite Preschool
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Greensboro Montessori School, 2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
High Point Christian Academy, 307 N Rotary Dr, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Calvary Day School, 5000 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem
3. Favorite Private School
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Greensboro Day School, 5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Wesleyan Christian Academy, 1917 North Centennial St, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Calvary Day School, 5000 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem
4. Favorite Child Care Facility or Service
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Primrose Schools, 4 North Pointe Court & 3105 Brassfield Road, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Wesleyan Christian Childcare, 1917 North Centennial St, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Clemmons Moravian Church, 3560 Spangenberg Ave, Clemmons
5. Favorite Summer Camp
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Camp Weaver, 4924 Tapawingo Trail, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Sprouts,1027 Eastchester Dr, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Camp Hanes, 1225 Camp Hanes Rd, King
6. Favorite Child Arts & Enrichment Program
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Greensboro Performing Arts, 2231 Fleming Rd, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
ExtravaDance & Tumble, 1239 Masten Drive, Kernersville
Winston-Salem Area
Sawtooth School for Visual Art, 251 Spruce St N, Winston-Salem
7. Favorite Child Sports Program or Facility
Greensboro/Burlington Area
YMCA of Greensboro, numerous locations
High Point/Kernersville Area
Upward Sports, various locations throughout High Point
Winston-Salem Area
YMCA of Northwest NC, numerous locations
8. Favorite Rainy Day Destination for Kids
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Jump N Fun, 699 Sunshine Way, close to border of HP & GSO
Winston-Salem Area
Kaleideum, 390 South Liberty St and 400 W Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem
9. Favorite Tourist Attraction
Greensboro/Burlington Area
LeBauer Park, 208 N Davie St, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro
Winston-Salem Area
Old Salem Museum & Gardens, 600 S. Main St, Winston-Salem
10. Favorite Family or Pediatric Dentist
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Dr. Rebecca Andrews, Lake Jeanette Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
High Point/Kernersville Area
Dr. Stephanie Lindsay , High Point Pediatric Dentistry
Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Tina Merhoff, Merhoff & Associates
11. Favorite Family Orthodontist
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Dr. Alison J. McMillian, McMillian Orthodontics
High Point/Kernersville Area
Dr. Steven Davis, Davis & Goldberg Orthodontics
Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Gordon Handy, Handy & Handy Orthodontic Specialists
12. Favorite Pediatrician
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Dr. Janet Dees, Northwest Pediatrics
High Point/Kernersville Area
Dr. James Anderson, Cornerstone Pediatrics at Premier
Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Caroline Brown, Twin City Pediatrics
13. Favorite OB/Gyn Doctor
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Dr. Richard Taavon, Wendover OB/GYN & Infertility
High Point/Kernersville Area
Dr. Barbara Eisenberg, UNC Regional Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology
Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Kerri Scherer, Hawthorne OB/GYN Associates
14. Favorite Mission-Driven Non-Profit
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Backpack Beginnings, 3707 Alliance Dr, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
The Salvation Army of High Point, 301 W Green Dr, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, 718 N Trade St, Winston-Salem
15. Favorite Local Photographer
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Heather McGinnis Photography
High Point/Kernersville Area
Emily Elrod Photography
Winston-Salem Area
Sally Gupton Photography
16. Favorite Realtor/Agent
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Kristen Haynes, Tyler Redhead & McAlister
High Point/Kernersville Area
Jamie Harrelson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Winston-Salem Area
Stephanie Vestal, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
17. Favorite Children’s Clothing Store/Boutique
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Once Upon A Child, 1566-B Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Mommy & Me Consignments, 10935-D N. Main St, Archdale
Winston-Salem Area
Rolly’s Baby Boutique, 272 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
18. Favorite Women’s Clothing Store
Greensboro/Burlington Area
BohoBlu, 2 locations in Greensboro, & 921 Boston Drive, Burlington
High Point/Kernersville Area
Hang Ups, 5824 Samet Dr Ste 165, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Hip Chics Boutique, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
19. Favorite Seasonal Children’s Consignment Sale
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Kids’ Konsignment Sale, 410 North Holden Road, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Covenant’s Kids Consignment Sale, 1526 Skeet Club Rd, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Lewisville UMC Clothing Exchange, 6290 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
20. Favorite Consignment Store (clothing or furniture)
Greensboro/Burlington Area
The Red Collection, 1201 Holden Rd & 1411 Mill St, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Mommy & Me Consignments, 10935-D N. Main Street, Archdale
Winston-Salem Area
etc Consignment Shoppe, 690 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem
21. Favorite Gift Shop
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Swoozie’s, 3334 W Friendly Ave #115, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
HangUps. 5824 Samet Dr in High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Hip Chics Boutique, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
22. Favorite Salon and/or Spa
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Balance Day Spa, 3111 Battleground Ave, Greensboro & 2257 South Church St, Burlington
High Point/Kernersville Area
Avanti Salon & Spa, 3793 Samet Dr # 150A, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
The Spa at Highland Oaks, 765 Highland Oaks Dr. Suite 150, Winston-Salem
23. Favorite Restaurant for Breakfast/Brunch
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Scrambled Southern Diner, 2417 Spring Garden St, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Tex & Shirley’s Pancake House, 4005 Precision Way, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Midtown Cafe & Dessertery, 151 Stratford Rd NW, Winston-Salem
24. Favorite Restaurant for a Date Night
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Green Valley Grill, 622 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Southern Roots, 119 E Main St, Jamestown
Winston-Salem Area
Village Tavern, 221 Reynolda Village, and 2000 Griffith Rd, Winston-Salem
25. Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Chick-fil-A, numerous locations in the Greensboro & Burlington areas
High Point/Kernersville Area
Barberitos, 1231 Eastchester Dr, High Point and 220 Market View Dr, Kernersville
Winston-Salem Area
Chick-fil-A, numerous locations in the Winston-Salem area
26. Favorite Sweets Shop
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Maxie B’s Bakery & Dessert Cafe, 2403 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Cake & All Things Yummy, 103 E Mountain St, Kernersville
Winston-Salem Area
Dewey’s Bakery, 2876 Reynolda Rd & 262 South Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
27. Favorite Health & Wellness Business
Greensboro/Burlington Area
YMCA of Greensboro, six locations
High Point/Kernersville Area
Allen’s Branch Fitness One, 1209 Shields Rd #7, Kernersville
Winston-Salem Area
YMCA of Northwest NC, numerous locations in the area
28. Favorite Place to Board and/or Groom Your Pet
Greensboro/Burlington Area
All Pets Considered, 2614 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Bark Lodge, 959 NC Highway 66 South, Kernersville
Winston-Salem Area
Ruff Housing, Three locations in Winston-Salem & Clemmons
29. Favorite Birthday Party Venue/Service
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Spare Time, 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Little Blank Canvas Children’s Art Studio, 3735 Admiral Dr, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Rockin’ Jump, 7840 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem
30. Favorite Spot for a Moms’ Night Out
Greensboro/Burlington Area
Wine & Design, 1821 Pembroke Road, Greensboro
High Point/Kernersville Area
Brown Truck Brewery, 1234 North Main St, High Point
Winston-Salem Area
Foothills Brewing Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Dr, Winston-Salem
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