HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.3 Recognition of the 2021 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest WinnersSTAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 3.3
DATE:January 11, 2022
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:Recognition of the 2021 “Deck the Homes”Holiday Home Decorating ContestWinnersPrepared by: Tyler Phillips, Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will present Certificates of Recognition to the winners of the 2021 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Present Certificates of Recognition to the 2021 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:Expenses for the program are included in the annual operating budget.
DESCRIPTION:BackgroundThe “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Program is intended to encourage and celebrate those residents who decorate their homes for the holidays. The Parks and Community Services Department organizes the program and utilizes the Parks and Community Services Commissioners to serve as the judges.Individual homes are judged in five categories and a best overall is selected by the contest judges. Winners receive a yard sign, gift card from a local business, and Certificate of Recognition from the City Council. Staff promote the participants via various communication channels including social media platforms and the City website. Due to the positive feedback the program received in the past, Staff implemented the program again for the 2021 Holiday season.
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2021 “Deck the Homes” ProgramTo promote the holiday home decorating contest, Staff utilized the City’s website and social media platforms, press releases, and invitations to past participants. The deadline for submissions was December 10, 2021.Nineteen households participated in the 2021contest resulting in 34 entries as homes could be entered in a maximum of two categories. Parks and Community Services Commissionersindividually judged the participating homes by visiting the locations December 13-17, 2021. At its December 20, 2021 meeting, the Parks and Community Services Commission voted on category winners, as well as a Best Overall. Contest winners were notified on December 21, 2021. The homes were judged based on the following categories and criteria:
Holiday Spirit Award – Best Overall (Judges’ Choice)
Seen from Space Award - Best Use of Lights
Winter Wonderland Award - Best Lawn Display
Holiday Classic Award - Best Holiday Theme
Deck the Halls Award - Best Condo/Apartment
Gingerbread House Award - Best Neighborhood – Group of three or more homesPhotos of the 2021 contest winners listed below are included with this Staff Report (Attachment 1).Deck the Homes WinnersAward Categories Number of Entries Winning Home AddressHoliday Spirit-Best Overall 19 7574 Sutton Ln. Seen from Space-Best Use of Lights 7 7173 Kingston PlaceWinter Wonderland-Best Lawn Display 15 6976 Lancaster Rd.Holiday Classic-Best Holiday Theme 6 2848 East Cog Hill TerraceDeck the Halls-Best Apartment/Condo 3 3670 Branding Iron PlGingerbread House-Best Neighborhood 3 7964 Gunshot Court
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1) 2021 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners2) 2021 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Flyer
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2021 Holiday Home
Decorating Contest
Winners
Attachment 1
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Holiday Spirit Award
Bonato Family –7574 Sutton Ln.
Best Overall
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Seen from Space Award
Morales Family –7173 Kingston Pl.
Best Use of Lights
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Winter Wonderland Award
Costello Family –6976 Lancaster Rd.
Best Lawn Display
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Holiday Classic Award
Chopra Family –2848 East Cog Hill Terrace
Best Holiday Theme
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Deck the Halls Award
Guerrero Family -3670 Branding Iron Pl.
Best Apartment/Condo
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Gingerbread House Award
Harris Family & Neighbors -7964 Gunshot Ct.
Best Neighborhood
Attachment 1
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CITY OF DUBLIN2021 Holiday Home Decorating Contest
“decK THE HOMES”
IN OUR NEW AMERICAN BACKYARD
Do you have the most festive holiday display in town?
The City of Dublin invites Dublin residents to participate in the City’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
One winner will be chosen from each of the following categories:
•Seen from Space – best use of lights
•Winter Wonderland – best lawn display
•Holiday Classic – best holiday theme/story
•Gingerbread House – best neighborhood
•Deck the Halls – best apartment/condo/balcony
A Holiday Spirit award will also be presented – grand prize winner, best in show, utilizing multiple categories
Category winners will receive a special Best Holiday Decoration yard sign and a $50 gift certicate from a
local business. The grand prize winner will receive a special Best Holiday Decoration yard sign and a $100 gift
certicate.
Entry forms are available online at www.dublin.ca.gov/holidayhappenings or by request from
tyler.phillips@dublin.ca.gov.
The deadline to enter is Friday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m. Judging will take place December 13-17,
and winners will be chosen at the Parks Commission meeting on December 20.
Attachment 2
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