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What Are The Philadelphia Family LOVE Awards & Family Favorites

The Philadelphia Family LOVE Awards celebrate the BEST FOR FAMILIES in Philly. Make a Nomination Today!

Since 2013, our community of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers has helped each other navigate the countless choices we all have to make every day. Which contractor to hire? Is there an art class close to my house? Where should I send my kids to camp?

The Philadelphia Family LOVE Awards and Family Favorites recognize local businesses and nonprofit organizations who go above and beyond for the village that every parent needs to thrive and feel connected. They are selected based on trusted recommendations from our friends and neighbors in the Philly Family Community. Click here to flip through the 2023 Philadelphia Family Best for Families Guide.

From today through February 14, 2024, the Philly Family team will consider the following sources to help us choose the 2024 LOVE Award Winners and Family Favorites. Please take a few minutes to reflect on why the organization or individual you’re nominating has made a difference in your family’s life this year, our team values quality recommendations over the quantity of nominations we receive. We’re so proud to recognize outstanding resources that our Community of local parents can TRUST. 

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

  1. Write an endorsement on a Philadelphia Family Member’s Profile Page (linked or scroll down).
  2. Make a qualified Nomination through this form.
  3. Self-Nominate your organization by joining Philadelphia Family as a Member.
  4. Comment in our Philly Family Community Facebook Group if you see a thread asking for referrals.
  5. Share your experience with the #PhillyFamily hashtag on Instagram.
  6. Email phillyfamily@familyfocus.org to share a personal experience! (Send us a selfie with a business owner you love for extra points!)

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 for your voice through all of the sources above. We encourage you to nominate organizations based through Philadelphia Family, Main Line Parent 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, and Plymouth Meeting as well as the Northeast Suburbs.
  • Main Line Parent supports families raising their kids in Philadelphia’s Western Suburbs, from Bala Cynwyd to Downingtown and Kennet Square to Swarthmore and Delaware County, too.
  • Bucks County Parent, our newest sister-brand will help parents connect with resources, events, and each other from Bristol to Quakertown and Warminster to New Hope!

Endorse Your Favorite Philly Family Members to Nominate Them for a 2024 LOVE Award!

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