Christmas Island Style Announces Ornament Contest Winners

The Christmas Island Style 2023 Ornament Contest was recently held with participating Marco Island Charter Middle School Students. The theme for the 2023 contest was a Junonia Shell. Judging took place at the Marco Island Center for the Arts thanks to Executive Director Hyla Crane, who has hosted the contest each year. This year’s winners are:

First Place: Ava Cook

Second Place: Sarah Friedhoff

Third Place: Zoe Gonzalez

Honorable Mentions go to Kyleigh Haueter, Yolanda Juaverez and Brandon Nguyen. This year’s ornament contest judges were Marco Island City Manager Mike McNees, Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano, Marco Center for the Arts Executive Assistant Heidi Guimond, Marco Island House Decorating Committee Chairs Dave and Jeanne Rice and Deb Crine. The judges commented on how hard the selection process was because there were so many wonderful drawings submitted. They extended thanks to all who participated in this year’s contest. The winners will be introduced to the public this year at the Annual Christmas Island Style Tree Lighting Event at Marco Island Veteran’s Park.

Ornaments will be available this fall and can be purchased at the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, Shore Goods, Marco Island Florist and Gifts, Marco Island Center for the Arts and Keep in Touch. You can also purchase the ornaments through the Christmas Island Style website: www.christmasislandstyle.com.