Announcing the 2020 Choice Awards Winners

By the TMoM team

Congratulations to this year’s winners! It was another year with close competition in many categories, but the final results have been tallied and we are honored to announce which businesses emerged as favorites among TMoM readers.

The winners are listed below by category and Triad city. If you or your business is listed as a winner, please watch for an email from Triad Moms on Main 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 2020 finalists, click here. If our readers selected a winner that 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 Areas
The North Carolina Folk Festival

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Kersey Valley Spookywoods

Winston-Salem Area
Tanglewood Festival of Lights

 

2. Favorite Preschool

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Holy Trinity Day School, 607 N Greene St, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
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 Areas
Greensboro Day School, 5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Wesleyan Christian Academy, 1917 N 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 Areas
Primrose Schools, 4 North Pointe Court & 3105 Brassfield Road, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
EEC/Wesleyan Christian Academy, 1917 North Centennial St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Clemmons Moravian Church Childcare, 3560 Spangenberg Ave, Clemmons

 

5. Favorite Summer Camp

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Camp Weaver, 4924 Tapawingo Trail, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
High Point Christian Academy Camps, 800 Philips Ave, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Camp Hanes, 1225 Camp Hanes Rd, King

 

6. Favorite Child Arts & Enrichment Program

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
The Little Gym of Greensboro, 3369 Battleground Ave, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
On Stage School of Dance, 3745 Admiral Dr, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Sawtooth School for Visual Art, 251 Spruce St N, Winston-Salem

 

7. Favorite Child Sports Program or Facility

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
YMCA of Greensboro, numerous locations

High Point/Kernersville Areas
High Point Pony Baseball & Softball, 4515 North Johnson St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
YMCA of Northwest NC, numerous locations

 

8. Favorite Rainy Day Destination for Kids

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Safari Nation, 230 E Parris Ave, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Kaleideum, 390 South Liberty St and 400 W Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem

 

9. Favorite Place to Take Your Tween or Teen for Fun

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Spare Time Greensboro, 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Kersey Valley Attractions, 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale

Winston-Salem Area
Dave & Busters, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy #300, Winston-Salem

 

10. Favorite Tourist Attraction

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro

Winston-Salem Area
Old Salem Museum & Gardens, 600 S. Main St, Winston-Salem

 

11. Favorite Local Photographer

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Heather McGinnis Photography

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Yasmin Leonard Photography

Winston-Salem Area
Leilani J. Photography

 

12. Favorite Mission-Driven Non-Profit

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Backpack Beginnings, 3707 Alliance Dr, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Open Door Ministries, 400 N Centennial St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem, 355 NW Crawford Place, Winston-Salem

 

13.  Favorite Place to Board and/or Groom Your Pet

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
All Pets Considered, 2614 Battleground Ave & 5004 High Point Rd, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Northwood Animal Hospital, 507 Eastchester Dr, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Ruff Housing, Three locations in Winston-Salem & Clemmons

 

14. Favorite Family or Pediatric Dentist

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Dr. Rebecca Andrews, Lake Jeanette Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Dr. Stephanie Lindsay, High Point Pediatric Dentistry

Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Tina Merhoff, Merhoff & Associates

 

15. Favorite Family Orthodontist

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Dr. Brian Bartlett, Mitchell, Bartlett and Bell Orthodontics

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Dr. Steven Davis, Davis & Goldberg Orthodontics

Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Gordon Handy, Handy & Handy Orthodontic Specialists

 

16. Favorite Pediatrician

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Dr. Brian Sumner, Carolina Pediatrics

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Dr. Tasha Dial, Cornerstone Pediatrics at Premier

Winston-Salem Areas
Dr. Caroline Brown, Twin City Pediatrics

 

17. Favorite OB/Gyn Doctor

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Dr. Richard Taavon, Wendover OB/GYN & Infertility

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Dr. Barbara Eisenberg, Wake Forest Obstetrics and Gynecology – Elm

Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Nell Johnson, Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates

 

18. Favorite Realtor/Agent

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Kristen Haynes, Tyler Redhead & McAlister

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Lisa Hollins, RE/MAX Partners

Winston-Salem Area
Stephanie Vestal, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

 

19. Favorite Children’s Clothing Store/Boutique

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Polliwogs, 1722 Battleground Rd, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Mommy & Me Consignments, 10935-D N. Main St, Archdale

Winston-Salem Area
Rolly’s Baby Boutique, 272 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem

 

20. Favorite Women’s Clothing Store/Boutique

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
BohoBlu, 2 locations in Greensboro, & 921 Boston Drive, Burlington

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Hang Ups, 5824 Samet Dr Ste 165, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Hip Chics Boutique, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons

 

21.  Favorite Seasonal Children’s Consignment Sale

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Happy Moms Sale, 3732 S Holden Rd, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
WeeRuns, 921 Eastchester Drive, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Children’s Boutique Resale, 710 Coliseum Drive Winston-Salem

 

22.  Favorite Consignment Store (clothing or furniture)

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Once Upon A Child Greensboro, 1566 Highwoods Blvd B, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Mommy & Me, 10935 N Main St # D, Archdale

Winston-Salem Area
etc Consignment Shoppe, 690 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem

 

23. Favorite Gift Shop

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Swoozie’s, 3334 W Friendly Ave #115, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
HangUps, 5824 Samet Dr in High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Hip Chics Boutique, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons

 

24.  Favorite Salon and/or Spa

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Balance Day Spa, 3111 Battleground Ave, Greensboro & 2257 South Church St, Burlington

High Point/Kernersville Areas
About Face Day Spa, 1107 N Main St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Ego Hour Hair Designers, 123 South Stratford Rd.; 3320 Robinhood Rd.; 161 Jonestown Rd.

 

25. Favorite  Restaurant for Breakfast/Brunch

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Scrambled Southern Diner, 2417 Spring Garden St, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Carolina’s Diner, 201 Eastchester Dr, High Point & 10102 S Main St, Archdale

Winston-Salem Area
Midtown Cafe & Dessertery, 151 Stratford Rd NW, Winston-Salem

 

26. Favorite Restaurant for a Date Night

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Green Valley Grill, 622 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Southern Roots, 119 E Main St, Jamestown

Winston-Salem Area
Village Tavern, 221 Reynolda Village, and 2000 Griffith Rd, Winston-Salem

 

27. Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Chick-fil-A, numerous locations in the Greensboro & Burlington areas

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Chick-fil-A, 4 locations in High Point and Kernersville

Winston-Salem Area
Chick-fil-A, numerous locations in the Winston-Salem area

 

28.  Favorite Sweets Shop

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Maxie B’s Bakery & Dessert Cafe, 2403-7 Battleground Ave, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Sweet Shoppe Bakery, 2008 N Centennial St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Dewey’s Bakery, 2876 Reynolda Rd & 262 South Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem

 

29.  Favorite Health & Wellness Business

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Burn Boot Camp, 3610 N Elm St, Greensboro, and 1071 Piper Ln. Burlington

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Burn Boot Camp, 3910 Tinsley Dr, High Point, and 810 North Main St, Kernersville

Winston-Salem Area
YMCA of Northwest NC, numerous locations in the area

 

30. Favorite Birthday Party Venue/Service

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Spare Time, 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
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

 

31. Favorite Spot for a Moms’ Night Out

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 120 W Lewis St, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Brown Truck Brewery, 1234 North Main St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Incendiary Brewing Company, 486 N Patterson Ave #105, Winston-Salem

 

32.  Favorite Playground or Park

Greensboro/Burlington Areas
LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St, Greensboro

High Point/Kernersville Areas
Triad Park, 9652 West Market St, Kernersville

Winston-Salem Area
Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons

**All nominations were tallied within Survey Monkey. We do not publicize which winners tied, nor do we publicize who received the most or least votes.

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