Let the Voting Begin – Finalists for the 2014 Choice Awards

Our team has tallied the nominations from round one of the 2014 Choice awards contest. The nominees with the most votes in each Triad area are listed below. These finalists include the top three, but it is now your job to choose just one final winner for each category in each Triad area!

Please note that for the sake of keeping it simple, we have designated each area by a Triad city, but the finalists will include the surrounding cities and towns. Please also note that many finalists have venues in more than one Triad area, but we have listed only the areas for which they received the most votes and qualified as one of the top three finalists.

You will see all of our finalists listed below and may vote for your favorites HERE! Please read the instructions at the top of the survey link before voting. For more details and our timeline on the Choice Awards, click here. Feel free to share this blog through social media to help spread the word and send your favorites into the winner’s circle! Winners will be announced on March 25th!

1. Finalists for Favorite Birthday Party Venue/Service/Entertainment

Greensboro Area
Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro
Monkey Joe’s,

1570 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro
Safari Nation, 3900 W Market St, Greensboro

High Point Area
All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm, 7850 Clinard Farms Rd, High Point
Kersey Valley Attractions, 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale
Putt-Putt Fun Center, 2418 N Main St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Airbound Trampoline Park, (now Rockin’ Jump) 7840 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem
Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 South Liberty St, Winston-Salem
Mary Time Programs, mobile parties in Triad

2. Finalists for Favorite Local Children’s Clothing Store/Boutique

Greensboro Area
Jack & Jill Designs, online
The Lollipop Shop, 1736 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
Polliwogs, 1724 Battleground Rd, Greensboro

High Point Area
Encore Kids Consignment, 305 Mountain St, Kernersville
Mommy & Me Consignments, 10935-D N. Main St, Archdale
TJ Maxx, 265 Eastchester Dr, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Lime Lollies, 3570-A Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
McCall’s,111 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem
Rolly’s Baby Boutique, 272 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem

3. Finalists for Favorite Local Women’s Clothing Store/Boutique

Greensboro Area
BohoBlu, 301-D State Street, Greensboro, & 921 Boston Drive, Burlington
Simply Meg’s, 3334-123 Friendly Ave, Greensboro
Splurges Boutique,1664 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro

High Point Area
A Belle Boutique, 110 South Main St, Lexington
BohoBlu, 5836 Samet Dr, High Point
Wright Choices, 1109 N Main St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Hip Chics Boutique, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
Mainstream Boutique, 110 Oakwood Drive, Winston-Salem
Monkee’s, 217 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem

4. Finalists for Favorite Seasonal Children’s Consignment Sale

Greensboro Area
First Kids Consignment Sale (First Presbyterian Church), 617 N. Elm Street, Greensboro
Kids’ Konsignment Sale (Christ UMC), 410 North Holden Road, Greensboro
St. Paul’s Kids Consignment Sale, 2715 Horse Pen Creek, Greensboro

High Point Area
Covenant’s Kids Consignment Sale, 1526 Skeet Club Rd, High Point
Main Street UMC Preschool, 306 South Main Street, Kernersville
WeeRuns, 401 East Russell Ave, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Children’s Boutique Resale, 280 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem
Lewisville UMC Preschool Clothing Exchange, 6290 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
St. Paul’s Preschool Consignment Sale, 520 Summit St, Winston-Salem

5. Finalists for Favorite Consignment Store

Greensboro Area
Kid Tested Consignment Boutique, 2310 Battleground Ave #102, Greensboro
Once Upon A Child, 435 G Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro
The Red Collection, 1201 Holden Rd & 1411 Mill St, Greensboro

High Point Area
Encore Kids, 305 W Mountain St, Kernersville
Kolage, Suite 130 3793 Samet Dr, High Point
Mommy & Me Consignments, 10935 N Main St, Archdale

Winston-Salem Area
etc Consignment Shoppe, 690 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem
The Snob Shop, 465 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem
Treasures Decor, 110 Westwood Village Dr, Clemmons

6. Finalists for Favorite Salon and/or Spa

Greensboro Area
Balance Day Spa, 2138 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro & 2257 South Church St, Burlington
Chakras Spa, 229 S Elm St, Greensboro
Jade Aveda, 3326 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro

High Point Area
Avanti Salon & Spa, 3793 Samet Dr, High Point
Bliss & Co Salon and Day Spa, 3805 Tinsley Dr, High Point
Chevalrie Salon & Spa, 3710 N Main St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
European Touch, 116 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem
Glass Door Salon & Spa, 460 N Cherry St, Suite 100, Winston-Salem
Utopia Salon & Day Spa, 6265 Town Center Dr, Clemmons

7. Finalists for Favorite Restaurant for a Ladies Lunch

Greensboro Area
Green Valley Grill, 622 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, 1421 Westover Terrace, Greensboro
Southern Lights Bistro, 2415 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro

High Point Area
Emerywood Fine Foods, 130 W Lexington Ave, High Point
Sammy G’s Tavern, 3800 Tinsley Dr, High Point
Southern Sisters Restaurant and Grille, 11 E Main St, Thomasville

Winston-Salem Area
Cherries Cafe, 6000 Meadowbrook Mall, Clemmons
Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro, 878 W 4th St, Winston-Salem
River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem

8. Finalists for Favorite Restaurant for a Date Night

Greensboro Area
Green Valley Grill, 622 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro
Print Works Bistro, 702 Green Valley Rd, Greensboro
The Melting Pot, 2924 Battleground Ave, Greensboro

High Point Area
Southern Roots, 119 E Main St, Jamestown
Bistro B, 126 S Main St, Kernersville
Steak Street, 3915 Sedgebrook St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Milner’s American Southern Cuisine & Cocktails – 630 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
Noble’s Grille – 380 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem
Village Tavern – 2000 Griffith Rd & 221 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem

9. Finalists for Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant

Greensboro Area
Chick-fil-A, numerous locations in the Greensboro & Burlington areas
Elizabeth’s Pizza, six Greensboro locations
Red Robin, 1507 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro, 3110 Waltham Blvd, Burlington

High Point Area
Barberitos, 1231 Eastchester Dr #118, High Point
Moes, 5872 Samet Dr, High Point
Blue Rock Pizza & Tap, 1529 N Main St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza – 1295 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem
Chick-fil-A, numerous locations in the Winston-Salem areas
The Loop Pizza Grill – 320 South Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem

10. Finalists for Favorite Sweets Shop

Greensboro Area
Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar, 4016-D Battleground Ave, Greensboro
Delicious, 3700 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro
Maxie B’s Bakery & Dessert Cafe, 2403 Battleground Ave, Greensboro

High Point Area
Cake & All Things Yummy, 108 N Main St, Kernersville
Feeney’s Frozen Yogurt Bar, 1589 Skeet Club Rd, High Point
Sweet Shoppe Bakery, 2008 N Centennial St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Christina’s Dessertery, 1483 River Ridge Dr, Clemmons
Gigi’s Cupcakes Winston-Salem, 205 I South Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt,1023 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem & 6297 Town Center Dr, Clemmons

11. Finalists for Favorite Local Gift Shop

Greensboro Area
Me & E – 1804 Pembroke Rd, Greensboro
Splurges Boutique – 1564-B Highwoods, Blvd, Greensboro
Swoozie’s, 3334 W Friendly Ave #115, Greensboro

High Point Area
HangUps – 5824 Samet Dr in High Point
PB & J Boutique & Gifts ,101 K Bonnie Place, Archdale
Vintage Jane, 140 North Main St, Kernersville

Winston-Salem Area
Hip Chics Boutique – 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
Kim Taylor & Co, 153 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
Note Worthy – 282 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem

12. Finalists for Favorite Health & Wellness Facility or Service

Greensboro Area
The Club, 1909 Lendew St & 21-A Oak Branch Dr, Greensboro
The Rush Fitness Complex, four locations in Greensboro & Burlington
YMCA of Greensboro, six locations

High Point Area
The Rush Fitness Complex, 2620 N Main St, High Point
Sportscenter Athletic Club, 861 Old Winston Rd, Kernersville
YMCA of Greater High Point, three locations

Winston-Salem Area
Debbie Wilkins, Fitting in Fitness, Personal Trainer, Winston-Salem areas
Women’s Wellness & Fitness, Suite 200, 690 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem
YMCA of Northwest NC, 17 locations in the area

13. Finalists for Favorite Local Photographer

Greensboro Area
Heather McGinnis Photography
Kellie Kano Photography
VanderVeen Photographers

High Point Area
Adam Mowery Photography
Christina Evans Photography
Larry Hersberger, Kissing Tree Studio

Winston-Salem Area
Claudia Page, The Portrait Gallery
Emily Elrod Photography
M. Gioeli Photography

14. Finalists for Favorite Home Improvement Business

Greensboro Area
Hassle Free Home Improvement
Kacey Myers Interior Design
Kara Cox Interiors

High Point Area
Duke Brothers LLC
Fritz Construction, Inc.
Triad Custom Trim Works

Winston-Salem Area
California Closets – Piedmont Triad, Holly Lewis and Amber Colo
ICON Custom Builders
Meg Brown Home Furnishings

15. Finalists for Favorite Local Realtor/Agent

Greensboro Area
Mandy Lane Kinney, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty
Linda Palmer, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty
Nancy Radtke, Allen Tate

High Point Area
Chris Wynne, Coldwell Banker, TRIAD REALTORS
Julie Ratkus, Allen Tate
Kim Martin, Total Real Estate Solutions

Winston-Salem Area
Amanda Shore & Lisa Gifford, Allen Tate
Eric Munger, Realty One
Katy Fisher & Julie Oates, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty

16. Finalists for Favorite OB/Gyn Doctor

Greensboro Area
Dr. Michelle Grewal, Physicians for Women of Greensboro
Dr. David Lowe, Physicians for Women
Dr. Richard Taavon, Wendover OB/GYN & Infertility

High Point Area
Dr. Henry Dorn, III
Dr. Michael O’Keefe, Cornerstone Health Care, Pinewest OB-GYN
Dr. Mary Sansing, Cornerstone Health Care, High Point OB/GYN Associates

Winston-Salem Area
Dr. AJ Lewis & Dr. Thomas Valaoras, Valaoras & Lewis OB/GYN, Novant Health
Dr. Lewis Lipscomb, Novant Health, Triad OB/GYN
Dr. Harold Pollard, Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates

17. Finalists for Favorite Family or Pediatric Dentist

Greensboro Area
Dr. Scott Cashion, Pediatric Dentistry of Greensboro
Dr. Michael Ignelzi, Lake Jeanette Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Kate Pierce, Greensboro Center for Pediatric Dentistry

High Point Area
Dr. Stephanie Lindsay & Dr. Kristina Coffield, High Point Pediatric Dentistry
Drs. Brad and Michael Samuel, Bradley A. Samuel D.D.S., P.A
Dr. Joye Warr, Warr Pediatric Dental Associates

Winston-Salem Area
Dr. Tina Merhoff, Merhoff & Associates
Dr. Gina Spangler & Dr. Gail Rohlfing, Spangler & Rohlfing Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Amy Kinlaw, Lewisville Family and Pediatric

18. Finalists for Favorite Family Orthodontist

Greensboro Area
Drs. Mark & James Kaley, Kaley Orthodontics
Dr. Michael Ignelzi, Lake Jeanette Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Kelly Mitchell and Dr. Brian Bartlett, Mitchell & Bartlett Orthodontics

High Point Area
Dr. Steven Davis, Steven L. Davis Orthodontics
Dr. Jene Jordan, The Braces Place
Dr. Anthony Basil, Basil Orthodontics

Winston-Salem Area
Dr. David Chermak & Dr. John Hanson, Chermak & Hanson Orthodontics
Drs. Gordon & Thom Handy, Handy & Handy Orthodontic Specialists
Dr. Paul Rudnicke, Rudnicke Orthodontics

19. Finalists for Favorite Pediatrician

Greensboro Area
Janet Dees, Northwest Pediatrics, Inc
Brian Sumner, Carolina Pediatrics
Louise Twiselton, Greensboro Peds

High Point Area
James Anderson, Cornerstone Pediatrics at Premier
Tasha Dial, Cornerstone Pediatrics at Premier
Allison Hudson, Cornerstone Pediatrics at Westchester

Winston-Salem Area
Dudley Bell, Novant Health Robinhood Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Barbara Clifford, Novant Health Robinhood Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
William Satterwhite, Novant Health Twin City Pediatrics

20. Finalists for Favorite Private School

Greensboro Area
Caldwell Academy, 2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd, Greensboro
Greensboro Day School, 5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, 2205 West Market St, Greensboro

High Point Area
The Piedmont School, 815 Old Mill Rd, High Point
Wesleyan Christian Academy, 1917 North Centennial St, High Point
Westchester Country Day School, 2045 N Old Greensboro Rd, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Forsyth Country Day School, 5501 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville
St. Leo Parish Catholic School, 333 Springdale Ave, Winston-Salem
Summit School, 2100 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem

21. Finalists for Favorite Preschool

Greensboro Area
Fellowship Day School, 2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro
First Lutheran School for Young Children, 3600 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro
Starmount Presbyterian Church – 3510 West Market St, Greensboro

High Point Area
Child Enrichment at FUMC, 512 North Main St, High Point
High Point Christian Academy Preschool, 800 Phillips Ave, High Point
Sprouts, 1027 Eastchester Dr, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Clemmons United Methodist Preschool, 3700 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
Knollwood Baptist Preschool, 330 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem
Saint Paul’s Preschool, 520 Summit St, Winston-Salem

22. Finalists for Favorite Child Care Facility or Service

Greensboro Area
Fellowship Day School, 2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro
Our Children’s House, 1105 Magnolia St, Greensboro
Primrose Schools, 4 North Pointe Court & 3105 Brassfield Road, Greensboro

High Point Area
Covenant Kids After School Care, 1526 Skeet Club Rd, High Point
Sprouts, 1027 Eastchester Dr, High Point
Wesleyan Childcare, 1917 North Centennial St, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Imprints Cares, 502 North Broad St, Winston-Salem
Stratford West Children’s Academy, 3011 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem
Childcare Network, 5038 Styers Ferry Rd, Lewisville

23. Finalists for Favorite Summer Camp

Greensboro Area
Fellowship Day School, 2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro
High Caliber Stables, 8505 Cedar Hollow Rd, Greensboro
Greensboro Day School, 5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro

High Point Area
Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point, 1220 Penny Rd, High Point
Quaker Lake Camp, 1503 N Carolina 62, East Climax
Sprouts,1027 Eastchester Dr, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Camp Oonie Koonie Cha, 1401 Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem
Summit Summer, 2100 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem
YMCA Camp Hanes, 1225 Camp Hanes Rd, King

24. Finalists for Favorite Child Enrichment Program

Greensboro Area
Greensboro Ballet – 200 N Davie St, Greensboro
Nan’s School of Dance, 1941 New Garden Rd #102, Greensboro
Tumblebee’s Ultimate Gym, 6904 Downwind Rd, Greensboro

High Point Area
Little Blank Canvas Children’s Art Studio, 3735 Admiral Dr, High Point
Triple Threat School of Dance, Music and Acting, 4008 Medenhall Oaks Parkway, High Point
Dance Edge of High Point, 275 E Parris Ave, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
The Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem – 610 Coliseum Dr, Winston-Salem
In Motion Dance Canter, 4021 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem
Mary Time Programs

25. Finalists for Favorite Child Sports Program or Facility

Greensboro Area
Greensboro United Soccer Association, locations throughout Greensboro
Proehlific Park Family Sports Complex & Fitness Center, 4517 Jessup Grove Rd, Greensboro
Swim Fanatics Swim Club, locations throughout Greensboro

High Point Area
High Point Swim Club, 1705 Whitehall St, High Point
Jamestown Youth League, 200 W Main St, Jamestown
YMCA of Greater High Point, three locations

Winston-Salem Area
Salem Gymnastics, 4870 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem
Twin City Youth Soccer Association, 428 Twins Way, Advance
YMCA of Northwest NC, 17 locations in the area

26. Finalists for Favorite Rainy Day Destination for Kids

Greensboro Area
Greensboro Children’s Museum – 220 N Church St, Greensboro
Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro
Monkey Joe’s, 1570 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro

High Point Area
Jump N Fun, 699 Sunshine Way, close to border of HP & GSO
Regal Palladium Movie Theater, 5830 Samet Dr, High Point
High Point Museum, 1859 East Lexington Ave, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Airbound Trampoline Park, (now Rockin’ Jump) 7840 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem
Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 South Liberty St, Winston-Salem
SciWorks, 400 West Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem

27. Finalists for Favorite Place to Board and/or Groom Your Pet

Greensboro Area
Best Friends Bed & Biscuit – 6980 Spencer Dixon Rd. Greensboro
Country Kennel Boarding, 7630 Royster Rd, Greensboro
Lucky’s Pet Resort & Day Spa – 7846 McCloud Rd, Greensboro

High Point Area
Kathy’s Grooming Boutique, 3786 Samet Dr, High Point
Diggs For Dogs, 1648 N Clodfelter Rd, High Point
Northwood Animal Hospital, 507 Eastchester Dr, High Point

Winston-Salem Area
Carolina Pet Place, 2645 Neudorf Rd, Clemmons
Mount Tabor Boarding & Grooming -4138-B Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem
Ruff Housing – Three locations in Winston-Salem & Clemmons

28. Finalists for Favorite Local Mompreneur (Mom who has started her own business)

Greensboro Area
Anitra Fulton – Swim Fanatics Swim Club
Heather McGinnis – Heather McGinnis Photography
Tara Thacker, Katie Poole, Maggie Craven & Christy Botros, Jack & Jill Designs

High Point Area
Deane Belk, Wee Runs
Flavia Nazareth, Little Blank Canvas
Jessie Alonzo, Moola Saving Mom

Winston-Salem Area
Debbie Wilkins, Fitting In Fitness, Personal Trainer
Mary Mollitt, Mary Time Programs
Meka Harrell, Pink Culture Truck

These two categories will only have one Triad-wide winner:

29. Finalists for Favorite Triad Family Event

Dixie Classic Fair – takes place in October at the fairgrounds in Winston-Salem
Junior League of Greensboro Touch-A-Truck – takes place in October in Greensboro
Tanglewood Festival of Lights – holiday event each year in Clemmons

30. Finalists for Favorite Local Print Publication

Forsyth Family/Forsyth Woman
O Henry
Winston-Salem Monthly

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