Success by 6 South Vancouver Island is delighted to announce the nominees for 2013 Early Years Awards. The Early Years Awards gather community's feedback on our regions most child and family friendly services, businesses, workplaces, parks and more.

The report below, summarizes what you told us:

2013 Early Years Survey Report

Times Colonist - May 2nd, 2013

CTV News - May 1, 2013:

The Awards celebrate support of Success By 6 and the initiatives they advocate, while at the same time acknowledging those groups and businesses in our community that share the same vision. We will list the nominees of the respective categories at the end of March in anticipation of this exciting celebration event! If you have any questions, you may send an email to info@successby6victoria.ca

2013 Early Years Award Photo Gallery & Award Recipients
2011 Early Years Award Photo Gallery & Award Recipients
2010 Early Years Award Photo Gallery & Award Recipients

Become a supporter of the Early Years Awards and receive excellent recognition and exposure for your company. Through our sponsorship program, your business will be showcased in a professional and unique manner in order to enhance your profile with our guests.

2013 Award Nominees and Winners

Favourite Park / Playground
Beacon Hill Park - WINNER
Beckwith Park - runner up

Favourite Child/Family-Friendly Recreation Centre
Saanich Commonwealth Place - WINNER
Juan de Fuca/Westshore Parks & Recreation - runner up

Favourite Child/Family-Friendly Free Family Activity
Beacon Hill Children's Farm - WINNER
Greater Victoria Public Libraries - runner up

Favourite Child/Family-Friendly Restaurant
White Spot - WINNER
Red Robin - runner up

Favourite Family Oriented Attraction in South Vancouver Island
Royal BC Museum - WINNER
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre - runner up

Favourite Child/Family-Friendly Coffee or Tea Shop
Crumsby's Cupcake Cafe - WINNER
Caffe Fantastico - runner up

Favourite Child/Family-Friendly Retail Store
Bolen Books - WINNER
Thrifty Foods - runner up

Favourite Source of Parenting Information
Island Parent/Kids in Victoria - WINNER
Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) - runner up

Favourite Child Care Program
Our Children's Centre Society - WINNER
Cridge Centre for the Family - runner up

Favourite Aboriginal Child Care Program
Victoria Native Friendship Centre - WINNER
Sum Sha Thut Lellum - runner up

Favourite Preschool Program
Belmont Preschool - WINNER
Our Children's Centre Society - runner up

Favourite Aboriginal Preschool Program
Journeys of the Heart (Hulitan Family & Community Services Society) - WINNER
Little Paws Preschool (Victoria Native Friendship Society) - runner up

Favourite Child/Family-Friendly Community Program
StrongStart - School Districts 61, 62, 63 - WINNER
1000 by 5 - runner up

Favourite Aboriginal Child/Family-Friendly Community Program
Victoria Native Friendship Centre - WINNER
Hulitan Family & Community Services Society - runner up

Favourite Family-Friendly Employer
BC Public Service - WINNER
Thrifty Foods - runner up

Individuals who make children feel most respected and welcome
Teachers/Principals - WINNER
Librarians - runner up

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