Lots for Tots Awards 2025
A Night of Stars and Recognition
The Lots for Tots Awards Night 2025 is set to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the exceptional businesses and individuals who make a difference in the lives of families across Derbyshire.
The night is a black-tie evening of recognition, celebration, networking and live entertainment at the stunning Mickleover Hotel.
Event Details:
- Date: 5th April 2025
- Time: 18:00
- Location: Mickleover Hotel, DE3 0XX
2025 Award Finalists
Session Leader of the year:
- Arron – Soccerstars UK
- Nikki Edwards – Moo Music
- Jacqui Davis – Twistin Tots
- Kieran – Tiddlekicks
Customer Excellence:
- Boogie Woogie
- Dancing Digit’s
- Bluebells
- The Parenting Experts Academy
Baby Class:
- Little Cubs Sensory Hub
- Bright Beginnings
- TinyTalk Derbyshire
- Baby Sparks Derby West
Event/Party Service:
- Moo Music Burton & Ashbourne
- Party Palace
- The Little Play Company
- Mini Minding Events
Toddler Class:
- Moo Music Derby
- Kidslingo South Derbyshire
- TinyTalk Derby North
- Phonics with Robot Reg
Charity:
- Sam’s Superhero’s
- FOBU – Friends of the Baby Unit
- Bridge the Gap Children’s Mental Health CIC
- Connected Perinatal Support
Family Photographer:
- Little Boo Photography
- Hayley Cook Photography
- Lucy E Warner Photography
- Bumble & Bow Photography
Antenatal Service:
- Pregnancy to Parenthood
- MamaBabyBliss Derby
- Nest & Nurture
- Mama Blossom
Independent Business:
- Tiny Treasures Baby Casting
- Flossie and Boo Boutique
- Beat Feet Dance
- Little Moos Play Café
Local Family Attraction:
- Bluebells
- The Play Village Ashbourne
- Mr Pumpkin
- Hero Town
Volunteer of the year:
- Stacey – The Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire
- Katie – Bridge the Gap Children’s Mental Health CIC
- Rebecca – Connected Perinatal Support
- Diane – Supporting Communities
Sports and Physical Education:
- Soccerstars UK
- WF Dance Academy
- Studio 86 Dance
- Puddle Ducks
Preschool Age Education Provider:
- Aston on Trent Preschool
- Scallywags Nursery
- Derby Forest School
- The Old Forge Day Nursery
Primary Age Education Provider:
- Aston on Trent Primary School
- Ridgeway Infant School
- Sale & Davys Primary School
- Marston Montgomery Primary School
Online Business:
- Everly Rose Prints
- Ivy Rose Children’s Clothing
- Bumblegreen Books
- BoyMama
Family Support Service:
- The Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire
- Bridge the Gap Children Mental Health CIC
- Daisy First Aid Chesterfield
- Family Support Derbyshire
Lots for Tots Readers Choice:
- Tiddlekicks
- TinyTalk Derbyshire
- Puddle Ducks
- Maze 52
The Public’s Business:
- Messy Play
- Derby Live
- TinyTalk Erewash
- Dancing Digits Derby
Our Awards Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the awards – £75
A brilliant opportunity for local businesses to be celebrate success and the wonderful children focused businesses across Derbyshire, whilst gaining great business promotion.
Award sponsors will receive the following:
- Business name (with weblink) on the Awards web page
- Business Name included on trophy
- Inclusion on Nominations Blogs
- Included on relevant award documents
- Post of social media about the award sponsorship and in further social media posts based on the awards
Headline Sponsor – £500 x1 slots available
Headline sponsors will receive the following:
- Business name (with weblink) on the Awards web page along with premium listing advert on the Lots for Tots website.
- Inclusion on awards 2025 logo
- Inclusion on Nominations Blogs
- Included on relevant award documents and stationary
- Post of social media about the award sponsorship and in further social media posts based on the awards
- Four Tickets to the awards night
- Sponsorship of x2 awards
Advertising Opportunities
For more details, sponsorship inquiries, or to book your tickets, please contact:
Event Coordinator: Beth Wheatley
Email: info@lotsfortots.co.uk
Phone: 07563 145 926
Key dates
Nominations:
- Opens on 28th November at midday
- Closes on 13th December at midday
Voting:
- Opens on 16th December 2024 at midday
- Closes on 17th January 2025 at midday
Finalist will be announced on the 20th January.
Judges decisions made by 28th February.
Businesses who have been shortlisted must submit their supporting information by the 8th February 2025.
Award Categories
Session leader of the year
Open to any individual activity leader, teacher or coach providing children’s activities operating in Derbyshire.
Family photographer of the year
Open to anyone who specialises in family, new parents, newborn, or pregnancy photography operating in Derbyshire.
Baby class of the year (birth to walking)
Open to any company or organisation with a separate programme specifically for children from birth to walking operating in Derbyshire.
Toddler class of the year (walking to preschool)
Open to any company or organisation with a separate programme specifically for children from walking to preschool age operating in Derbyshire.
Customer excellence of the year
Open to any customer facing business within the children's sector operating in Derbyshire.
Event and party services of the year
Open to any party supplier, provider or entertainment company specialising in children's and families parties operating in Derbyshire.
Charity of the year
Open to any not-for-profit focusing on supporting, children or families from pregnancy to children of primary age Must be a registered Charity or Community Interest Group operating in Derbyshire.
Antenatal class of the year
Open to any company or organisation offering a class related to pregnancy or birth across Derbyshire.
Independent business of the year
Open to any small business operating in the children's sector in Derbyshire.
Local Family attraction of the year
Open to any family attraction operating in Derbyshire.
Preschool education provider of the year
Open to any private or mainstream education provider with preschool aged pupils operating in Derbyshire.
Primary age education provider of the year
Open to any private or mainstream education provider with primary aged pupils operating in Derbyshire.
Family support service provider of the year
Open to anyone who offers a support service to families at any stage of parenting from antenatal through to end of primary school. This is for those businesses who offer a families service that is personalised and tailored operating in Derbyshire.
Sports or physical activity provider of the year
Open to any company or organisation with a significant part of their programme based on physical activity operating in Derbyshire.
The Public’s Business of the Year
Open to any company or organisation operating in Derbyshire. This category must be chosen via the public for nominations and voting.
Lots for Tots Readers Choice
Open to any company or organisation who has advertised in Lots for Tots Derbyshire Magazine at least twice in the last 12 months.
Volunteer of the Year
Open to anyone who volunteers for a Charity or Not for Profit across Derbyshire. Person must be nominated directly by the charity or not for profit.
Online Business of the Year
Open to any company or organisation who is purely based online operating in the Derbyshire area within the families or children's sector.
