Yellowhead County Parks & Recreation wants to see your beautifully decorated homes and businesses! Find the full contest rules and details below:
- Details
- Who has the most festive abode in all of Yellowhead County? Enter your home or business, decked up for the holidays, to help spread Christmas cheer and have a chance to win great prizes! These will be awarded to the ‘Best Overall’, ‘Most Creative’, ‘Best in Business’ (commercial), and ‘Most Eco-conscious Design’.
- Runs December 1 through 18, with prizes awarded on December 22.
- Rules and Eligibility
- Home or business must be located in Yellowhead County.
- Entry must be submitted by home owner.
- Only one entry for each home/business. Each entry will be automatically considered for all categories they qualify for.
- Decorations must adhere to all bylaws.
- Submitted photographs and videos may be shared in conjunction with entrant’s name (addresses will not be shared).
- How to enter
- You must register your house with Yellowhead County’s Recreation Coordinator by 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 18.
- Send an email to ntarves@yhcounty.ca
- Write “Christmas Decorating Contest” in the subject line.
- Include your name and pictures of your decorations – judging will be done via the pictures, so make sure they show your decorations as best as possible! If you have special music or lights, please send a short video clip as well.
- Include your address (staff use only)
- A form will be sent back to you for permission to use the submitted photographs. Please sign and return at your earliest convenience to complete your entry.
- Judging
- Will be judged by Yellowhead County staff members
- Judging will be done by reviewing the photographs – so be sure to submit clear photos! Staff may drive by the address provided to verify.
- Will be judging on the following factors:
- Quantity and placement of decorations (are there any gaps?)
- Creativity – have we seen this before?
- Consideration of number of elements used – lights, music, decorations
- Consideration of theme
- Overall appearance