Chelan, Washington – A dozen representatives from the Chamber, Rotary, MBA, and HDCA judged the Holiday Lighting Contest nominees on the evening of Tuesday, December 19th. Cara K. Whitney, Event Coordinator said “There appeared to be a community theme of blow ups, snow globes and animated décor this year including a reindeer helping Santa out the Chimney”.

The Manson Business Association Award goes to Lake Chelan Building Supply (with a shooting star and nativity scene on the roof). The Historic Downtown Chelan Association Award goes to Riverwalk Books (with an elegant window display and Big Santa on the roof). The Best Home Awards go to Jack and Dianne Christensen at 138 East Allen Ave (a red trimmed house with a white accent, animated carousel, polar bear blow up, penguins popping out of an igloo, lit, trees, and even Christmas music).

Ross & Suzy Taylor at 516 N Bradley take 2nd place this year (with a Griswolds’ recognition … colorful lit trim resembling a gingerbread house, a huge NOEL sign, a reindeer pulling Santa out of the chimney, snow globes, carousel, lit walk way, wreaths, blown up Santa and Snowman, toy soldiers, blue spiral trees, snow flakes, and more).

And Ted & Kay Cummings for 3rd  at 109 Eldorado Place (An elegant north pole scene with a big NOEL, lit candy canes, Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, animated Christmas train, and lit snowmen and presents). Honorary awards goes to the Historical Downtown Chelan Association for the entrance to Chelan and the Lake Chelan Community Hospital for the “Lights of Love”.

Mark, a Rotarian said “The Christmas decor was so spectacular; you could tell people put their heart and souls into decorating this year”! Special THANKS to Duane Coggins, Owner of Kokopelli’s Run.

Stop by the Chamber or go online at www.lakechelan.com to get a list of nominated participants and take your own Holiday Lighting Tour through the Lake Chelan Valley.