Finalists Announced for the What's On 4 Junior Awards

Finalists Announced for the nation's most

celebrated kid's activity awards - the What's On 4 Junior Awards

The Finalists have today been announced for the 6^th National Annual What's On 4 Junior Awards, to be held in Sussex on the 15^th June 2012.

These prestigious awards, sponsored by Konfidence, reward and recognise companies, organisations and individuals who provide the very best activities for children throughout the UK. A record 45,467 votes were taken this year an increase of 40%.

Amongst the 19 categories, the Finalist include: Best National Baby and Toddler Development Activity; Best Local Activity for Under 5's and Most Outstanding Activity Leader Under 5's. (by region). Over 250,000 parents view the awards pages, nominate and vote and a record number of votes have already been received in one of the most exciting campaigns to date.

Organisers www.whatson4littleones.co.uk, www.whatson4schoolkids.co.uk and www.whatson4kidsparties.co.uk play a major role in inspiring and encouraging parents and their little ones to keep active, meet new friends, get fit and have fun! Their annual awards celebrate the crème de la crème of providers in this very important sector at a time when concerns regarding childhood obesity are at their highest and as we approach the Olympics!

The awards ceremony takes place on Friday 15^th June at the Hilton Avisford Park Hotel, Arundel, Sussex. This exciting event will be presented by Lucy Piper, TV star, host of major parenting and fashion events and busy mum of two.

Lucy says, “As a busy mum, I know how much classes and kids activities can mean to parents and little ones! Getting out and about, meeting new people and having fun makes such a difference to our lives and that's why I am delighted to be presenting the 'What's On 4 Junior Awards'. I am really looking forward to meeting all the finalists and winners on the day and celebrating their success!'

Community Award winners will take home a range of fabulous prizes to include some very special gifts from Humphrey's Corner, award-winning Tiddley-Pom natural baby spa range and a luxury Reviver break courtesy of Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa and a selection of WOW Toys.

Media supporters are Prima Baby and Pregnancy Magazineand First News theaward-winning newspaper for children.

Award Categories and Sponsors:

Best Pre/Post Natal Activity sponsored by Tiddley Pom Natural Baby Spa

Best National Baby & Toddler Development Activity (newborn to 2 years) sponsored by Konfidence

Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity (2 to 5 years) sponsored by lawyers4mumpreneurs

Best Local Activity for the Under 5s sponsored by Hilton Avisford Park

Most Outstanding Committee Led Pre-School sponsored by Humphrey's Cornerand The Children's Trust

Most Outstanding Baby and Toddler Group sponsored by Prima Baby & Pregnancy magazine

Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s - South* sponsored by Music Bags

Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s - West & Wales

Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s - East

Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s - Northern Ireland & Scotland

Best National Activity for children aged 5 to 12 Sponsored by BusinessFit Club

Best Local Activity for children aged 5 to 12

Most Outstanding Activity Leader for children aged 5 to 12 - Sponsored by First News - the Weekly Newspaper for Kids

Best After School or Breakfast Club Sponsored by Get In The Press

Best New Activity for Children sponsored by Amy Taylor Accountancy

Most Outstanding Community Group Volunteer for children sponsored by Magic Moments Direct

Best Children's Party Entertainment

Best Children's Party Supplier

Best Family Day Out sponsored byNaomi Richards - The Kids Coach