Holiday Decorating Contest
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Holiday Decorating Contest *
Entry application period: Dec. 5 - 16
Judging: Dec. 19 - 20
Winners announced: Dec. 23
Rules and Instructions
1. Participation is open to all The Villages at Fort Irwin residents.
2. Entry is free; no cost or fees apply.
3. Employees of The Villages or the Army Housing Office are not eligible to participate.
4. Entries must be received no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024.
5. Participants agree to follow all rules outlined in the Resident Responsibility Guidelines.
6. The contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior.
7. Judging will be done from outside the residence only.
8. Participants are allowed to dress up or offer treats to visitors and judges as a part of their display.
9. Judging will be based on "curb appeal" as viewed from the street only. Therefore, only those decorations located on the street side of the property will be judged (corner lots will be judged from both streets). Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards.
8. Participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated residence exterior posted on The Village's Website and/or published in The Village's newsletter. Participant agrees there will be no compensation of any kind for said posting or publication.
9. Judging criteria will include [a] Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations; [b] Storyline or theme; [c] Display and placement of decorations, animated objects, etc.; [d] additional use of sound; and [e] Overall presentation.
10. Judging will start 6:00 pm. on Thursday, 12/19/24 and Friday, 12/20/24. All judging will be completed no later than 11:00 pm on each date. Judges will comprise of The Villages Employees and Residents of all ages.
11. Participants should ensure that all lights, animations, sounds, and decorations are in place and activate their assigned official judging night.
12. Participants agree to allow their address to be listed on the visitation map for other residents' viewing.
13. Winners are determined by dividing the total points by the total number of votes cast. Tie result winners will each be awarded the full prize. Combination entries will share the total prize.
14. Prizes awarded are a cleaning voucher good towards any optional move-out cleaning charges and are not transferable, redeemable for cash, or applicable to any home damages.
15. Prizes: 1st - Free “Pay & Go” Move out Cleaning Voucher
2nd - $350 Move-out Cleaning Voucher
3rd $200 Move-out Cleaning Voucher
Runners-Up (5 ea) $100 Move-out Cleaning Voucher
16. Winners will be announced on Monday, 12/23/24.
Judging Rules
Official judging is Dec. 19-20 from 6-11 pm each night.
Judges can rate each entrant at their leisure, casting a rating of 1 star to 5 stars. The total score will be divided by the number of raters to get the home’s overall rating.
Each home will receive a unique QR code to be scanned by other residents visiting the house. Residents must be at the home's location to rate a home. No paper ballots will be used this year.
Decorators can also give out treats and dress up for the judges during voting. Have fun with it!!
Prizes:
1st - Free “Pay & Go” Move out Cleaning Voucher
2nd - $350 Move-out Cleaning Voucher
3rd $200 Move-out Cleaning Voucher
Runners-Up (5 ea) $100 Move-out Cleaning Voucher