Since 2013, our community of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers has supported one another through the countless decisions we all make every day. Which contractor can I trust? Is there an art class nearby? Where should I send my kids to camp? After more than a decade of championing local resources, the Philadelphia Family LOVE Awards and Family Favorite Honors have earned a reputation as the region’s most trusted recognition program—especially among parents who value genuine authentic recommendations over flashy marketing.

What sets the Philadelphia Family LOVE Awards and Family Favorite Honors apart? We’re parent-powered and quality-focused.

Every single nomination is personally reviewed by our team of local women using a detailed rubric that evaluates the depth, authenticity, and specificity of each recommendation. We’re not counting votes or measuring popularity—we’re looking for detailed stories about outstanding service, personal attention, and real impact on families. A handful of heartfelt, specific nominations from parents who can tell us exactly why they trust a resource will always outweigh dozens of generic “they’re great!” submissions. This careful, hands-on approach is why parents across Philadelphia rely on our LOVE Award Winners and Family Favorites when making important decisions for their families.

The Philadelphia Family LOVE Awards and Family Favorites celebrate the local businesses and nonprofit organizations that go above and beyond for the village every parent needs. These honors are based on trusted recommendations from our friends and neighbors in the Main Line Parent Community. Since 2014, our team has selected LOVE Award Winners and Family Favorites using the voices and experiences shared by our Community. Click here to flip through the 2025 Philadelphia Family Best for Families Guide.

From now through February 14, the Philadelphia Family team will consider the following sources to help select the 2026 LOVE Award Winners and Family Favorites. As you nominate, we invite you to reflect on why your chosen organization or individual made a meaningful difference for your family this year—quality recommendations always matter more than quantity. We’re proud to celebrate outstanding resources our Community can truly trust.

3 Ways You Can Make a Philadelphia Family LOVE Award Nomination:

1. Write an endorsement on a Philadelphia Family Member’s Profile Page.
2. Make a qualified Nomination through this form.
3. Self-Nominate your organization by joining Philadelphia Family as a Member. (You must have at least one new endorsement on your Profile Page before 2/14 to qualify.)

Local business and nonprofit leaders who would like to be recognized as a LOVE Award Winner or Family Favorite Honorees: Learn more here.

Our team will be listening across all these channels. We encourage you to nominate organizations through Main Line Parent, Philadelphia Family, or Bucks County Parent based on where you live and play with your kids.

• Philadelphia Family celebrates city life and connects parents in Germantown, Chestnut Hill, Plymouth Meeting, and the Northeast Suburbs.
• Main Line Parent supports families in Philadelphia’s Western Suburbs, from Bala Cynwyd to Downingtown and Kennett Square to Swarthmore and across Delaware County.
• Bucks County Parent, our newest sister brand, helps families find resources, events, and community from Bristol to Quakertown and Warminster to New Hope.