Welcome to our What's On 4 2010 Awards!
AWARD VOTING IS NOW OPEN

Our 4th annual awards are well underway to recognise the best activities and party entertainment for children across the UK!
For 2010 our awards are combined across all 3 of our family websites, that's www.whatson4littleones.co.uk, www.whatson4schoolkids.co.uk and www.whatson4kidsparties.co.uk. So whatever activity, class, club or group your children are involved with it means you can be part of our awards this year!
We've had over 2500 nominations and voting is now open until 5pm on 30th April 2010. It's up to you to decide who all our winners are by voting for your favourite here. We had over 14,000 votes last year and would love to smash that record with your help! You can only vote once so make sure you vote in all the categories you want to.
We need to thank the many sponsors and partners that are making our 2010 awards possible. Without them they would not exist and we thank them sincerely for their generosity this year. Find out more about them by clicking on their logo scrolling above or reading our sponsors and partners information below.
And for 2010 our awards ceremony will be held at the Baby Expo in Brighton on 27th June 2010 and hosted by Phil Gallagher from CBEEBIES Mister Maker!
Meet Mister Maker ...
And if you nominate or vote in our awards you could win the opportunity for you and your children to meet Mister Maker in person! And another family from our Mums' Network will also meet Mister Maker!
All our finalists will be invited to the awards ceremony to enjoy an afternoon of celebrating the best activities of children in the UK. Meeting Mister Maker at the Baby Expo in Brighton.
For 2010 we have 13 awards to give out to reward and recognise the companies, groups and individuals that bring fun, laughter and excitment into your children's lives. So if you feel the club, class, group or activity you go to is exception please nominate them in January. And let's not forget the people and places that make your children's birthday so special, you can also nominate them!
2010 Awards Categories
These are our What's On 4 2010 Award categories and you can now vote!
Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity (2 to 5 years)
Open to any class or activity for pre-school children that runs across most of the UK
Best Local Activity for the Under 5s
Open to any class or activity for babies and pre-school children that runs in a small part of the UK
Most Outstanding Committee Led Pre-School
Open to any committee led pre-school monitored by OFSTED/HMIE set up as a registered charity. The winner will receive a selection of prizes.
Most Outstanding Baby and Toddler Group sponsored by Halos N Horns
Open to any local, community baby and toddler group run by volunteers and not for profit. The winner will receive £500 from Halos N Horns to spend on new toys and equipment plus a selection of prizes.
Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s
Open to any activity or class leader anywhere in the UK.
Best National Activity for children aged 5 to 12
Open to any activity, group or class that runs across most of the UK
Best Local Activity for children aged 5 to 12
Open to any activity, group or class that runs in a small part of the UK only.
Most Outstanding Activity Leader for children aged 5 to 12
Open to any activity or class leader anywhere in the UK.
Most Outstanding Individual Tutor for children aged 5 to 12
Open to any one-to-one tutor anywhere in the UK
Best After School or Breakfast Club
Open to any before school or after school club across the UK monitored by OFSTED/HMIE
Best New Activity for children
Open to any activity, group, club or class anywhere in the UK that has be operating for less than 2 years
Most Outstanding Community Group Volunteer for children
Open to any volunteer working with a communty group for children anywhere in the UK. The winner will receive a selection of prizes.
Best Children's Party Entertainment
Open to any individual or group offering party entertainment for children anywhere in the UK.
Read about our 2009 What's On 4 Little Ones Awards and our 2009 What's On 4 School Kids Awards.
Our 2010 Awards Sponsors and Partners
There are some sponsorship opportunities still available, please visit our sponsorship page for more details
Prima Baby & Pregnancy magazine and www.babyexpert.com
Prima Baby & Pregnancy magazine, Britain's fastest growing pregnancy and baby magazine, is delighted support the What's On 4 Awards again.
Prima Baby is proud of its reputation as a campaigning magazine, championing the causes important to new parents and mums-to-be. We're committed to helping you find excellent products and services, from gorgeous maternity wear to advice on choosing essential baby equipment. We also understand the importance of meeting other parents, and making new friends who'll give you invaluable support - especially in the early days! The classes, groups and individuals that win these awards represent the best in their fields, and offer consistently excellent support, helping make your job as a parent less about pressure and more about having fun – and lots of it!
And don't forget – you can share your experiences with other mums on the message boards at www.Babyexpert.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Baby Expo Brighton Sunday June 27 2010, Brighton Racecourse and Conference Centre
BabyExpo is a Baby Show with a difference and a fabulous fun day out for all the famil baby-planners to parents and parents-to-be, young children and extended family members! Showcasing over 150 exhibitors for the pregnancy, birth, baby and toddler and early years markets (from pre-conception to primary).
BabyExpo welcomes visitors from Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Greater London and throughout the Southern Counties and the South East.
Halos N Horns – bath time essentials for soapy fun & bath time giggles

We’re delighted to sponsor the Most Outstanding Baby & Toddler Group award in the 2010 What’s On 4 Awards. All the hard working volunteers that run the thousands of baby & toddler groups run every week are doing a great job, and bring so much fun and laughter to children. These awards really do honour and applaud all of their hard work, and we wish all of you lots of luck in this year’s awards…mums, dads and kids get nominating and voting.
Wherever you are and whatever you’ve done, your mucky little monsters will probably need a bath with some good clean fun to round off the day …! Halos N Horns gorgeous fruity-smelling, brightly coloured shampoos and body washes are just what you need for splashing around in the bath, for lots of laughter and good clean fun for you and your little ones. Choose from Baby Bath, Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash, Mango-Melon Mayhem Shampoo and Conditioner, and Berry Burst Shampoo & Detangler.
Toddlers will giggle at the fruity smells and bright colours, such as the green gooey gels. Parents will love the fact that many of the ingredients that might irritate their little ones’ skin have been removed, (such as SLS and parabens) making them really kind and gentle for delicate skin – and helping parents take good care of their little one’s skin.
Available in your local Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado, Costco and at www.halosnhorns.co.uk
New Stork Times
New Stork Times is THE online baby massage resource – all the benefits of baby massage in the comfort of your own home – at your own pace.
Helen Pritchard is a qualified infant massage instructor with the Federation of Holistic Therapists and has taught numerous parent groups in the community and privately as well as working with local nurseries. Helen also has her own business specialising in holistic therapies for fertility, pregnancy, labour and beyond. As a mum of two she understands the concerns of modern parents and writes the blog for www.mumandworking.co.uk at www.helenpritchard.wordpress.com.
Parents who regularly massage their babies report improved sleep patterns, easing of digestive discomfort and colic symptoms, and an increased feeling of wellbeing and bonding with their babies. Simple and effective, and the most natural thing in the world – enjoy learning all the moves with Helen in your own home in your own way with our instant digital download or order the DVD in the normal way. All our valued customers receive unparalleled customer service included a lifetime of email support for any queries and access to our future live webinars and webchats with Helen herself. See www.newstorktimes.co.uk for further info.
New Stork Times is proud to support the What’s On 4 awards as it is the best awards voted by parents for parents and as a mum herself, Helen is both a user and a contributor to the sites.
mybabyradio.com
My Baby Radio is a DIGITAL online radio station that broadcasts to the UK and the rest of the world, aimed at new parents. You can tune in to the station via its website at www.mybabyradio.com
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My Baby Radio is supporting the awards with regular updates and interviews with parents and the people behind the groups, clubs, classes and party entertainment.
My Baby Radio is a great station aimed at parents and has a huge variety of weekly programming all about raising your children. With advice from experts about sleep routines, feeding, health and much more. The shows also feature real mums and dads, a Childrens Hour and specialist music shows to unwind and relax to. Past interviews on the station include Dr Miriam Stoppard, Annabel Karmel, Dr Chris Steele, TV mum Tess Daly, proud grandmother and actress Nanette Newman and many more.
Magic Moments Direct Photography
MagicMomentsDirect brings a wonderful opportunity to mums who wish to have their own business and yet time for the family. With over 25 years experience, a great team, products and systems, we can show you the quicker way to succeed in the proven and profitable world of pre-school photography.
Don't forget, this a a business that runs in term time only and offers excellent repeat business year after year. Don't be put off that it will all be too technical! With easy to follow personal training, and endless ongoing help and support, we will ensure that when you go out to your customers you will do so with confidence.
So, what will you need? Apart from a very low joining fee, and the purchase of some equipment, the most important qualities you must have are a bubbly personality, empathy with young children and a real desire to build a successful local business.
To find out more, please visit www.magicmomentsdirect.com We look forward to hearing from you.
Prize Hampers
Our 3 community award winners will receive a selection of prizes from the following worth over £200 in total. Thank you very much to these companies for donating these super prizes and supporting the thousands of community groups and volunteers across the UK.
Limited Edition Mini Micro Scooter Unique scooter for ages 3 to 5 years
CanDoo Concierge Gift of Time Voucher worth £60
Drumond Park Games selection (Rapidough, Doh Nutters and The Magic Tooth Fairy)
Precious Memories A beautiful silver finger print jewellery piece or 2D/3D clay feet or hand impression
Baby Boom Boom Baby bag including multi-language CD and selection of musical instruments
+ More to be confirmed!
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