Christmas lights displays wow judges

19 December 2024

It is less than a week until Christmas, but the fun has started early for six entrants to the annual Gunnedah Christmas Lights Competition.

The winners of the competition were announced at the Gunnedah Community Christmas Tree last night.

They are:

- Best Decorated House: Kris and Kerry Janson, 5 Sanders Place, Gunnedah - Santa Street: Hinton Drive, Gunnedah - Best Christmas Theme in a Village: Steve Warren, 7 Pullaming Street, Curlewis - Best Nativity Scene: Sarah Farr, 33 Bando Street, Gunnedah - Best Dressed Shopfront Window: Gunnedah Times, 179 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah - Judges’ Choice Award: Garry Estilo, 13 Silversmith Place, Gunnedah.

Deputy Mayor Kate McGrath, who was one of the judges for the Christmas Light Competition, said Gunnedah Shire had once again put on a dazzling display.

“The Gunnedah Shire Citizen of the Year Marie Hobson, Cr Cameron Moore and I were impressed by the time, effort and ingenuity our community has put into their Christmas lights this year,” Cr McGrath said.

“Our residents both inside and outside the town of Gunnedah have created wonderful displays with everything from a traditional nativity scene to the latest in light and sound effects.

“Gunnedah Shire has put on a show for everyone – young and old – to make this Christmas just that little bit brighter.

“There were 19 entries for the competition, and some of the categories were hotly contested – including Santa Street. Hinton Drive has won the Santa Street title, with Kurrajong Road also impressing the judges.

“We loved the music at Silversmith Place, a hand-made Christmas tree on a roof in Hinton Drive, the angel wings in the Gunnedah Times window, and the festive and welcoming atmosphere created by those who entered.

“Congratulations not only to the winners, but to everyone who chooses to celebrate the festive season by decorating their home or business.”

The winners were announced at the Community Christmas Tree yesterday afternoon.