CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE BEST KIDS' ACTIVITIES IN BRITAIN!
| Author: Irene Robertson | Published: 16th October 2007 20:44 |
CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE BEST KIDS' ACTIVITIES IN BRITAIN!
Online voting is open on 1st November for an award scheme that celebrates the best activities for young children in the UK
The What's On 4 Little Ones 2008 awards, sponsored by pioneering food company Organix, are now in their second year.
And parents can now log onto the award-winning web directory at http://www.whatson4littleones.co.uk/ and vote for their favourite activities for under fives. And for every vote cast in November 5p will be donated to Children in Need!
This year, the awards are bigger than ever, covering 20 different categories ranging from Best Antenatal Class to Best Messy Play Class.
The awards are divided into three categories: national, for activities that are available in more than one area of the UK; local, for activities that are based in one area of the UK, and a set of special awards.
Parents can vote online for the national awards. The other awards are being judged by an independent panel, which includes broadcaster, author and mother-of-two Alice Beer. All the winners will be announced in March 2008.
The awards also include the Organix Make A Difference Food Award, which will go to any class or activity that has made a difference by introducing healthy food choices.
What's On 4 Little Ones co-founder Sam Willoughby said: "We wanted to give parents a chance to say thank you to the many class teachers and activity organisers across the UK. We've gained such enjoyment from reading the nominations - so often activities provide a lifeline to parents".
There have already been more than 300 nominations for the awards, and there's still time to nominate your favourite local activity before the closing date of October 31 2007.
Katie Mayne, founder of TinyTalk and current award nominee, said: "We were so delighted to be nominated for Best UK Classes for the Under 2's and were thrilled with our Silver Award this year! It's always great to have recognition for the efforts you put into your work. Thank you What's On 4 Little Ones and to everyone who voted! This year we're up for Best Baby Development Class and Best Baby Signing Class! Happy voting everyone!"
Fellow nominee Kristina Shore, leader of Bristol mummies baby and toddler group, said: "I can't believe our group has been nominated, we started the group for a hobby to meet new people and being nominated means so so much to all of us, it makes every week worth while."
Every pre-school activity in the UK has the chance to be nominated and voted for, making the awards a true representation of how parents feel towards what is on offer for their little ones. Last year's awards saw more than 1,400 votes cast and fifteen winners, from across the UK.
Sam, who was recently was shortlisted for this year's mother@work awards for inspirational working mums, added: "I'm so excited about our 2008 Awards! I love receiving the nominations as it's a privilege to read how the groups help parents - sometimes it brings a tear to my eye!"
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