2026 Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards – Nominations Open January 28!

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2026 TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN CHOICE AWARDS OPEN TODAY!

The 2026 Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards are back for our 16th annual celebration of the Triad’s best local favorites — all nominated and voted on by you! CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Each year, Triad Moms on Main invites readers across the Greensboro, High Point and Winston‑Salem areas to nominate and vote for their top businesses, services, activities and family‑friendly spots in dozens of fun and practical categories.  From favorite parks and playgrounds to the best local coffee shop, summer camps, photographers, restaurants, home‑service providers, health professionals, and more.  And this year, we’re adding Burlington and Kernersville to the ballot along with a North Carolina ballot!

Winners in each category earn bragging rights and official digital and printable seals to showcase their local love. The contest runs each winter with nominations, finalist voting, and winners announced via the TMoM website and newsletter — a great way for locals to support and celebrate the businesses that make the Triad such a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family! 

2026 Choice Awards Timeline:

Jan. 14, 2026 – Business Registration Opens
January 28, 2026 – Nominations Open
February 13, 2026 – Nomination Round Closes at midnight.
February 16, 2026 – Finalist Voting Opens : The top 3 finalists for each Triad area in each category are announced in today’s blog and in our newsletter. Finalist voting begins on this day.
March 6, 2026 – Finalist Voting Closes at midnight.
March 9, 2026 – 2026 Triad Moms On Main Choice Awards Winner Announced!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

How to get your business in the running!

Choose the best!

Celebrate the businesses that make the Triad shine! With 59 categories this year for each city spanning restaurants, breweries, spas, shops, services, and more, your votes help spotlight the best in every corner of the Triad AND North Carolina. Choose your favorites across our Triad cities : Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville and Winston-Salem, along with another statewide group this year. Gear up for voting and choose the best!

Elevate your Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards game

Register Your Business

Register your business to enjoy priority nomination handlingcomplete profile control, and exclusive promotional opportunities—completely FREE.

Promote Your Business and Share

Want to stand out on the ballot? Become an Exclusive Presenting Sponsor, Supporting Sponsor, or City Sponsor. And, new for 2026, leverage self-service advertising options like Category Sponsor, Interstitial Sponsor, Profile Cards, and Custom Ballots to connect directly with voters!

Share the 16th Annual Triad Moms on Main Choice Awards in your newsletter, social media and with your Custom Voting Link!

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2026 Choice Awards Categories

  • Favorite Parks
  • Favorite Mission Driven Nonprofit
  • Best Family Friendly Event or Festival
  • Favorite Local Sports Team
  • Best New Business (Opened in the Last 12–18 Months)
  • Best Kids Birthday Party Experience
  • Best Summer Camp
  • Best Indoor Playdate Space / Play Café
  • Best Toddler Experience / Activity
  • Best Teen/Tween Hangout / Activity Spot
  • Best Family Attraction or Experience
  • Best Family Day Trip Destination
  • Best Child Sports Program / Facility
  • Best STEM Program
  • Best Music Class / Program
  • Best Visual Arts Class / Program
  • Best Dance Studio / Program
  • Best Tutoring Service
  • Best Private School
  • Best Preschool
  • Best Childcare Facility / Service
  • Favorite Family & Casual Dining
  • Best Kids Eat Free / Family Meal Deal Restaurant
  • Best Takeout / To-Go Family Restaurant
  • Best Local Kid Friendly Restaurant
  • Best Ice Cream Shop
  • Best Bakery
  • Best Date Night Restaurant
  • Favorite Date Night Activity (Not Restaurant)
  • Best Breakfast / Brunch Spot
  • Favorite Coffee Shop / Tea Shop
  • Favorite Brewery / Cider Mill
  • Favorite Winery
  • Favorite Wine / Cocktail Bar
  • Best Live Music Venue
  • Best Children’s Clothing Store / Boutique
  • Best Women’s Clothing Store / Boutique
  • Favorite Gift Shop
  • Favorite Consignment / Resale Store
  • Best Seasonal Consignment Sale
  • Best Salon / Spa / Barber Shop
  • Favorite Fitness Center / Gym
  • Favorite Health & Wellness Business
  • Best Pediatrician (Practice + Provider)
  • Best Pediatric Dentist (Practice + Provider)
  • Best Orthodontist (Practice + Provider)
  • Best Family Practice / Primary Care (Practice + Provider)
  • Favorite OB/GYN (Practice + Provider)
  • Best Child Mental Health Provider
  • Best Adult Mental Health Provider
  • Best Marital Counselor
  • Best Adult Physical Therapist
  • Best Special Needs Provider (OT, PT, SLP)
  • Favorite Realtor
  • Best Home Improvement Services
  • Favorite Cleaning Service
  • Favorite Organizational / Decluttering Professional
  • Best Pet Service (Care, Training, Boarding, Grooming)
  • Best Photographer / Videographer
  • Best Travel Agent
  • Best Food Truck
  • Best CPA / Tax Preparer
  • Best Insurance Agent
  • Best Attorney
  • Best Event Planners/Decorators
  • Best Event Venue
  • Best Girls’ Night Out Activity
  • Best Guys’ Night Out Activity

CLICK HERE TO VOTE



Click HERE to view the 2025 Winners
Click HERE to view the 2025 Finalists
Click HERE to view the 2024 Winners
Click HERE to view the 2024 Finalists
Click HERE to view the 2023 Winners
Click HERE to view the 2023 Finalists
Click HERE to view the 2022 Winners
Click HERE to view the 2022 Finalists
Click HERE to view the 2021 Winners
Click HERE to view the 2021 Finalists
Click HERE to view the 2020 Winners
Click HERE to view the 2020 Finalists
Click HERE to view the 2019 Winners
Click HERE to view the 2019 Finalists

View all previous Choice Awards news and announcements HERE.