HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.3 Recognition of the 2025 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 3.3
DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Recognition of the 2025 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating
Contest Winners
Prepared by: Jennifer Li Marzi, Recreation Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2025 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home
Decorating Contest and present Certificates of Recognition to the winners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Certificates of Recognition.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenses for the program are included in the annual operating budget.
DESCRIPTION:
Introduced in 2018, the “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest was created to
celebrate residents who spread holiday cheer by decorating their homes and yards during the
holiday season. The program is organized annually by the Parks and Community Services
Department, with judging conducted by the Parks and Community Services Commissioners.
Individual homes are judged across multiple categories, and winners receive a yard sign, a
$50 gift card to a local business, and a Certificate of Recognition f rom the City Council.
The 2025 contest represents the eighth year of the “Deck the Homes” program. T his year, the
Parks and Community Services Commission suggested a new category entitled, the GOAT
(Greatest of All Time) Award, honoring an outstanding home that exemplified excellence,
creativity, and holiday spirit throughout the history of the contest.
To promote the Holiday Home Decorating Contest, Staff utilized the City’s website and social
media platforms. A total of 15 contest applications were received by December 5, 2025
deadline. Parks and Community Services Commissioners individually judged participating
homes by visiting locations between December 8 and December 11, 2025.
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On December 15, 2025, the Parks and Community Services Commission voted on the
categories listed below. The People’s Choice Award allowed the public to participate in the
voting process, which drew over 6,000 votes. Contest winners were notified via email on
December 17, 2025. Photographs of the 2025 contest winners are included with this Staff
Report (Attachment 1).
Homes were judged based on the following award categories and criteria:
People’s Choice Award – Public voting
Winter Wonderland Award – Best use of music, movement, and technology
Spotlight Award – Judge’s choice
Over Inflated Award – Best use of inflatables
Deck the Halls Award – Best condo/apartment
Dashing Debut Award – First-year contest entries
GOAT Award (Greatest of All Time) – Honoring the best of the best throughout the
history of the contest
Table 1: Contest Winners
Award Categories Winning Home Address
People’s Choice 7951 Peppertree Rd.
Winter Wonderland 8645 Ardmore Pl.
Spotlight 7964 Gunshot Ct.
Over Inflated 6815 Ione Way
Deck the Halls 10868 Glengarry Ln.
Dashing Debut 7984 Canford Ln.
G.O.A.T. Award 7574 Sutton Ln.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
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2025 “Deck the Homes”
Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Contest Winners Attachment 1
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People’s Choice Award
Glimcher Family – 7951 Peppertree Road
Public Voting 19
Winter Wonderland Award
Grymonprez Family – 8645 Ardmore Place
Best Use of Music, Movement & Technology 20
Spotlight Award
Harris Family – 7964 Gunshot Court
Judge’s Choice 21
Over Inflated Award
McCormack Family – 6815 Ione Way
Best Use of Inflatables 22
Deck the Halls Award
Ross Family – 10868 Glengarry Lane
Best Condo/Apartment 23
Dashing Debut Award
Eade Family – 7984 Canford Lane
First Year Contest Entries 24
G.O.A.T. Award
Bonato Family – 7574 Sutton Lane
Honoring the Best of the Best 25