Gingerbread House Contest Has Virtual Winners

The Jefferson Arts Committee (JAC) would like to thank all those who participated in its first virtual Gingerbread House Contest.

For many years, the contest was held each year in conjunction with the JAC’s annual Christmas in the Village event; and the creations were on display at the Milton United Methodist Church.  However, with the cancelation of the 15th annual event due to Covid19 restrictions relating to large gatherings, in an effort to continue the tradition, the decision was made to move to a virtual event where photographs of the entries were submitted for judging.

The 22 entries received were either created using homemade gingerbread or created from a store-bought kit.  The creations were unique and creative; and judging was based on use of different edible materials, creativity, originality, and following the Home for Christmas theme.

The results are as follows:

Age Category 4-to-5-year olds 

1^st place kit                            Vinny Hecker

1^st place homemade            Dahlia Williams

2^nd place kit                           Nathan Bassin

3^rd place kit                            Collin Lyons

Age Category 6-to-8 year olds  

1^st place kit                            Cliodhna Smith

1^st place homemade            Daniella Williams

1^st place homemade            Sebastian Sullivan

2^nd place kit                           Joey Hecker

3^rd place kit                            Andras Varga-Joo

Honorable Mention              Abigail McCormick

Honorable Mention              Braydon Ridner

Honorable Mention              David Varga-Joo

 Age Category 9-to-12 year olds 

1^st place kit                            Anastasia Nakev

2^nd place kit                           James & Zachary Hatley

2^nd place kit                           Timothy Nakev

3^rd place kit                            Ava Papageorge

3^rd place kit                            Matthew Wettstein

 Age Category 13-to-16 year olds 

1^st place kit                            Cailey Anne McMahon

 Age Category 17 year olds to adults 

1^st place kit                            Shaelynn Coppola

1^st place homemade            Jessica Williams

2^nd place kit                           Joyce Barton & Family

3^rd place kit                            Ottilia Varga-Joo

Each first, second, and third place participant will receive a medal, and honorable mention participants will receive a ribbon.  A photograph of each and every entry will be displayed in the Jefferson Township Public Library for visitors to admire and perhaps inspire for future gingerbread house contests.