The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest:
Made from Kit 10 and under: Bryce Conner, first place. There was a tie for second place between Natalie Cowling and Gabriella Spencer.
Made from Kit 11-17: Alexis Conner, first place; Kenley Levins, second place.
Made from Kit 18 and up: Trina Sauls, first place.
Family made from kit: Bradford, Layton and Hayden Sauls, first place; Emily and Hadley Williams, second place.
First place winners in each category received $20 in Carmi Dollars, while second place received $10 in Carmi Dollars. Winning homes will be on display beginning November 24 in a window at Old National Bank. Other gingerbread homes will be on display at the Carmi Chamber of Commerce.
The Gingerbread House Decorating Contest was brought to you by Jingle Bell Sponsors Haley Production Company LLC, Carmi Lions Club, Banterra Bank, Eastern Services, Carmi Kiwanis Club and Southeastern Illinois College. It’s a White County Christmas is produced by the Carmi Chamber of Commerce and brought to you in part by Festival Sponsors Geo. N. Mitchell Drilling and Brown’s Fertilizer and Chemical.