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Winners for 'Deck the Windows' Contest
After a grueling judging process, the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association has announced the winners for its inaugural "Deck the Windows" decorating contest.
Twenty-four waterfront businesses participated in the ’s first annual “ as a part of the yearly “Candlelight Christmas in the Harbor” event.
The “Deck the Windows” panel of judges, Mary DesMarais, Josh Sherwin and Linda James, said they were delighted to see "so many wonderfully decorated windows and enjoyed the spirit and enthusiasm shared by the participating businesses".
"It was very hard to select just four winners when so many obviously worked hard, showed team spirit, and creativity to create their entries," said Josh Sherwin, committee chair. "The panel of judges determined we had to award some honorable mentions in honor of their hard work."
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Be sure to stop in at your favorite merchant's display and vote for the People's Choice award. Look for the sign in the window indicating participating businesses. Voting continues through Dec. 24.
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Winners
First Place Window Display/Storefront: Harbor Landing Mall - The mall merchants (, Gig Harbor Wireless, Bayside Books and Sassybones) collaborated on creating a beautiful and detail-filled Winter Wonderland in a common area – it is a perfect place to bring your family for a holiday photo!
Second Place Window Display/Storefront: - The Christmas Shop team created a magical, holiday village brought to life on a small scale, great use of store merchandise and tremendous team spirit
First Place Painted Window: - An attractive, bold, festive Feliz Navidad painted snow scene with Santa and a snowman.
Second Place Painted Window: - Holiday paintings in every window capture the warmth of the season. The Spiro’s staff showed great team spirit, with many employees participating.
Honorable Mentions
Most inviting painted display:
Most inviting Window Display/Storefront (complete with music and cookies!): Wilson Properties
Best creative use of challenging space:
Most elegant display:
Most creative use of store product (be sure to check out the wreath made out of milk bones!):
Best use of color and candles:
Best display for the young at heart: Heidi's Sweet Shop
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