Families First General Awards
March, 28th, 2020 | Titanic Belfast
THE FAMILIES FIRST GENERAL AWARDS promise to be a night filled with pride and honour. A full evening offering gourmet food, a ceremony showcasing the best within the family industry, and dancing into the night.
Stay tuned for more information, coming soon.
Finalists can access and download forms etc HERE, you will need to request the password from the team at Families First.
Finalist Stage
The finalist comments stage is nearly open, keep checking for further information.
Our charity partner for this event is:
Daycare (Private)
Kubby DaycareKubby Day Nursery and Afterschool is right at the heart of the community in Kircubbin. It has been established from 2005, ...
Little SproutsLittle Sprouts is a new afterschool setting in Portadown that opened in summer 2019. Since opening we have went from strength ...
Sticky Fingers DaycareMore information to follow....
iKidsikids is a purpose built day nursery in Newtownards. We cater for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are more than a ...
Bella BambinosBella Bambinos is a multi award winning, family run day nursery in Dromore, County Down. At Bella Bambinos we strive to ...
Snuggles DaycareAt Snuggles, we know just how important it is to work closely with families to help their children grow and learn. We’re ...
Adventures Day NurseryAdventures Day Nursery is a private nursery catering for children from 8 weeks to 12 years old. Our ethos is that every child ...
Petite FeetPetite Feet Day Nursery is a busy, fun filled setting based in Glengormley open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6pm. Our aim is to ...
Community Daycare
Footprints DaycareFootprints award winning Daycare operates as a social enterprise ‘gifting’ it’s profits to grow and develop services for women ...
Ladybirds PlaygroupLadybirds has been running for over 30 years, ladybirds is a registered charity and in an area of deprivation. Ladybirds ...
Surestart BangorMore information to follow....
Nursery / Pre-school
InchmarloInchmarlo Preparatory School Founded in 1917, Inchmarlo believes in promoting the spiritual, personal, social and academic ...
Humpty Dumpty Pre-SchoolAt Humpty Dumpty Preschool we strive to create a welcoming environment for children with approachable, friendly staff to help ...
Steeple Nursery UnitSteeple Nursery School aims to provide a nurturing and happy environment for 156 preschool children, and their parents, to ...
Banbridge NurseryBanbridge Nursery School is situated in a beautiful, semi-rural campus. Our entire team works tirelessly to ensure our very ...
Tiny TotsTiny Tots Pre-School is situated in Toome, Antrim. We believe Tiny Tots is the perfect setting to introduce your Tiny Tot to ...
Newtownards NurseryNewtownards Nursery School is a place we hope children and parents can call a second home. Everyone is part of our family. ...
Bella BambinosBella Bambinos is a multi award winning, family run day nursery in Dromore, County Down. At Bella Bambinos we strive to ...
Playgroup
Little TreasuresLittle Treasures Playgroup provide preschool education through a range of stimulating and challenging activities, allowing ...
Little StarsLittle Stars is a cross community Pre-School based in Killyleagh, Co-Down. We run both pre-school and pre-pre-school sessions. ...
Special Recognition
Kilcooley Womens CentreOur mission is to creative high quality affordable childcare, which will benefit every child and help them reach their full ...
Primary School
Carntall Primary SchoolSituated in the heart of the Clogher Valley our picturesque setting and family centred ethos, provide an excellent environment ...
Brackenagh West Primary SchoolBrackenagh West Primary School is situated in the beautiful Mourne countryside, approximately two miles from Kilkeel, near the ...
Ben MadiganBen Madigan is the Preparatory School of Belfast Royal Academy, offering excellence in pre-school and primary education for ...
Seaview Primary SchoolMore information to follow....
Moyle Primary SchoolMoyle Primary School is located in the Townlands Ward of Larne and has served Larne and beyond since 1957. The Moyle Family is ...
Towerview Primary SchoolTowerview Primary School is situated in Bangor, Co Down. The new school is built at the edge of the town on the green belt and ...
Ballycraigy Primary SchoolBallycraigy Primary school is a nurturing, right’s respecting school. Our school motto is ‘Learning for Life…Nurturing to ...
InchmarloInchmarlo Preparatory School Founded in 1917, Inchmarlo believes in promoting the spiritual, personal, social and academic ...
Poyntzpass Primary SchoolPoyntzpass P.S. is the first school in N.I.to achieve the award for an ‘Outstandingly Happy School’ recognised by the ‘Art of ...
Fairview Primary SchoolFairview Primary School is an award winning primary school in Ballyclare. We have over 500 pupils, who ETI (2019) described ...
Victoria Park Primary SchoolMore information to follow....
Saints and Scholars Primary SchoolMore information to follow....
Strandtown Primary SchoolStrandtown Primary School is an inclusive and nurturing school within a culturally rich and diverse community. We are a school ...
Special Schools
Kilronan SchoolSituated in Magherafelt, Kilronan is a school for children aged 3 to 19 who have severe learning difficulties. Our motto is ...
Teacher (Nursery / Primary School)
Mrs Debbie MooreHi my name is Debbie Moore, I have worked at Newtownards Nursery School for 4 years. I am enthusiastic and very passionate ...
Heather WilsonI’m Heather and I have worked in Steeple Nursery School as a Nursery Assistant for the past 5 years. I have always loved ...
Jean CampbellJean Campbell is a very dedicated member of staff at Steeple Nursery School. She has worked as the clerical officer for the ...
Gina CorrI’m Gina and I have been a Nursery Assistant in Steeple Nursery School since 2003. I love children and am very passionate ...
Johnathan BleakleyMr Bleakley is an outstanding teacher, catering for the needs of every child in his class with great enthusiasm. He is adored ...
Mrs HindsI’m Jenny and I have been teaching in Steeple Nursery School for 4 years. When a young child exclaims “I did it!” I know there ...
Nicola BlainI have been teaching since 2008 with the majority of my time in early years. I moved to Moyle Nursery Unit 2 years ago, ...
Classroom Assistant
Claire HughesMore information to follow....
Afterschool
Little SproutsLittle Sprouts is a new afterschool setting in Portadown that opened in summer 2019. Since opening we have went from strength ...
Allsorts Afterschool (Moyle Primary School)Mary’s involvement with Moyle Primary School started as a parent and she began volunteering at the school over 18 years ago as ...
St. Joseph’s After School ClubMore information to follow....
Goldstar Awards
Bens Ice Cream StudioBEN’S is an Ice Cream parlour situated in Toome Co. Antrim. We sell Ice Cream, Sweets, Coffee and many other sweet treats. ...
Mace WoolseysScotch Street Filling Station is located in the village of Scotch Street, just outside Portadown in Co. Armagh. The shop was ...
Little Stars NurseryLittle Stars Day Nursery aims to provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment for all children in their care and this ...
Denture Care ExpressMore information to follow....
Dad of the Year (Details announced on the night)
Mum of the Year
Jude ArmstrongMy name is Jude Armstrong and I live in Newtownabbey with my husband and my three beautiful sons – Connor, Mason and ...
Charity
Stars Autism ProjectMore information to follow....
NeurodiversityNeurodiversity UK is a local independent charity founded in 2013 and supports children, young people, families, educators and ...
Activity for Mums and Kids
Pretzel PlayPretzel Play™ is a specialist company focusing on promoting kids’ wellbeing, resilience, positive mental health and ...
Calm with CaroleI started CALM in July 2018, to inspire children, young people and adults to be the best version of themselves. Together we ...
Bear NecessitiesAt Bear necessities we just thrive on seeing happy smiling kids! We aim to try and bring a little bit of magic & fun into ...
Sing and Sign Northern IrelandSing and Sign is the UK’s longest-running baby signing programme, currently celebrating its 20th year. Developed alongside ...
Grandmother of the Year
Deborah DempsterMore information to follow....
Principal - Primary School
Dr Hazel EdwardsMy name is Hazel and I’ve been teaching for 34 years, 17 of which as Principal. My life’s aim is to make sure each child in my ...
Principal - Special School
Alison MillarI have had the honour of being Principal of Kilronan for the past eleven years. I am totally committed to ensuring that the ...
Principal - Pre-School / Nursery
Aine HarveyMore information to follow....
Mrs DunneI’m Jo and I’ve been Principal and Teacher at Newtownards Nursery School for almost 8 years. My own experiences ...
Zelda ScarlettI’m Zelda and I have been teaching in Steeple Nursery School for 18 years and have had the privilege of being Principal for ...