This category recognises that there are many places where you can eat out with the kids. Pubs, restaurants, cafes, children centres, gyms and many more.
If they can provide refreshments for families and they are brilliant at doing it, then we want to hear about it.
Who is your favourite Children's shop? This may be a shoe shop, clothes shop, toy shop, sweet shop or even a kiosk or stall.
We want to know who is the best at retailing to the children's market.
Have they dealt with challenging toddlers well or gone above and beyond when sourcing an item? This is your chance to let them know what you think.
Did you attend a wonderful pre or post natal class or pregnancy service? Did you take your newborn baby to a fantastic activity provider? If so, we want to hear about it here. Any baby class where babies can attend from birth can be nominated in this category.
We are very fortunate in our area that there are so many classes and activities for children.
Does your pre-school aged child enjoy a specific sports class, movement and dance, music and singing, craft or anything else?
We want to know which class is your favourite and which one keeps your child interested and involved.
We are very fortunate in our area that there are so many classes and activities for children.
Does your primary or secondary school aged child enjoy a specific sports class, movement and dance, music and singing, craft, uniforms group or anything else?
We want to know which class is your favourite and which one keeps your child interested and involved.
Please tell us about the person, attraction, class & activity providers that are doing wonderful things for families with special educational needs and disabilities.
Who is it that recognises that our children are individual and special and that sometimes they need things done a little bit differently so that they can thrive? Please nominate your favourites here.
This may be a soft play area, a garden or museum, a playground or anywhere else you like to take your family for a trip out.
We have all been to countless children's parties but some are head and shoulders above the rest.
In this category you can tell us which ones have been the most memorable. It may be a venue, a company or an individual who has really made your child's big day special.
The number of entrepreneurial mums & dads on Harrogate Mumbler is staggering and this category recognises their hard work and determination to make a go of their business enterprises during the past 12 months whilst still juggling family life.
Nominations can be for any parent who runs their own business in our locality, someone who has provided you with a great product or service and who you think deserves a bit of recognition.
Please note: We would like to recognise a new person each year so this Mumbler Award is not open to previous winners.
This award recognises the efforts of an individual who has really made a difference. It may be a teacher or TA, a member of staff at a nursery; a childminder, a sports coach, a group leader or anyone who has made a huge impact on your child's life.
This is your opportunity to say "thank you" for their efforts!
Please make sure you make sure that you include a full explanation on the nomination form.
We all know that securing school holiday childcare can be a nightmare! Fortunately we have plenty of clubs, groups & activities that provide care for our kids after school and in the school holidays.
Nominate your favourite club, camp or school holiday activity here & we can celebrate those who do it so well!
We have so many brilliant family events that take place locally every year.
You can nominate a one-off event or series of events that have taken place during the past year.
Please note - Christmas events should be nominated in the special category (Mumblers' Favourite Christmas Experience)
Did you have a memorable day at Carnival, go to a Halloween or Easter event every year without fail?
Firework displays, dog shows, festivals, charity events, markets, fun days, school holiday events at local attractions and car shows just to name a few. If it's family friendly, we want to celebrate your favourites.
What event, attraction or day out have you been to this year that was wonderful, fantastic and FREE?
It could be a one-off community event or it could be a year round place (a park, a playground or open space) It could be a town centre event, a day out, a walk, a playgroup or class, a show or a free festival.
Whatever it is, as long as it was fabulous & free, please tell us about it here.
As Harrogate is fast becoming the destination for Christmas, we thought it was only right to honour all the local businesses that make Christmas so special.
This isn't just open to Santa experiences - but any family Christmas experience that makes Christmas extra special to you and your family.
Christmas is steeped in tradition and we want to know which local attractions are part of your family traditions. Do you go to a Pantomime every year without fail, is there a Father Christmas experience that is the real deal when it comes to your family, perhaps even a restaurant that do a festive afternoon tea or something similar. As well as Christmas markets, posting letters to Santa and Christmas lights - there are so many Christmas events to choose from - which is why we've given it it's very own award category!
Pre-schools are wonderful for getting your youngsters ready for the transition into "big school" and we want to recognise those who are going above and beyond your expectations.
Please nominate in this category if you want to let your child's pre-school know that you really appreciate the work that they are doing in caring for and preparing our children for school.
If your nominated pre-school is part of a multiple provider, please ensure that you specify the INDIVIDUAL LOCATION of the pre-school and its name, rather than just stating the group to which it belongs. If a pre-school with multiple sites is nominated without referencing the location, the nomination will not be counted.
Trusting someone else to take care of your children is a difficult decision to make however we regularly hear from Mumblers just how great the childcare provision in our area is.
This category is to celebrate the nursery that Mumblers love the most.
If your nominated nursery is part of a multiple provider, please ensure that you specify the INDIVIDUAL LOCATION of the Nursery and its name, rather than just stating the group to which it belongs. If a nursery with multiple sites is nominated without referencing the location, the nomination will not be counted.
The Mumbler “Community Award" was developed to honour a person or group of people who are making significant contributions to their community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. This is someone who goes above and beyond to ensure that they help the community in their own special way.
Persons being nominated for this award will have consistently demonstrated qualities of compassion, and service to either one organisation or a variety of volunteer activities over the past year. They can be nominated or nominate themselves.
This Award (unlike the others) is not judged on number of votes, but rather the detail & information provided by the person nominating. The winner will be chosen by a panel of guest judges & Mumbler staff.
Visit the "Community Award" page to make your nomination.
https://harrogate.mumbler.co.uk/community-award-nomination-form/
