WINDOW
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WINDOW
Wonderland
HOSTED BY: MAD, INC. & DBA
Help transform Downtown Mount Airy into a magical Window Wonderland this holiday season! All businesses within the Municipal Service District are encouraged to participate. Decorate your windows with festive holiday themes for a chance to win cash prizes and special recognition while spreading holiday cheer!
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New this year: The competition features two exciting contests—the People’s Choice Awards and the Holiday Cheer Panel Awards—giving participants even more opportunities to shine!​
Important Dates
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Window Display Deadline: Please complete your decorated storefront by Saturday, November 30th, to ensure readiness for Small Business Saturday celebrations.
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Celebrity Panel Winners Announcement: Winners selected by the celebrity panel will be revealed during the City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5th.
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People’s Choice Voting: Community voting begins on Saturday, November 30th, via our website, mountairydowntown.org, and remains open through Thursday, December 19th.
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People’s Choice Winners Announcement: The winners will be announced on Saturday, December 21st.
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How to Participate
Decorate Your Window: Design a holiday-themed display that embodies the festive spirit of the season.
Submit Your Entry: Once your window is completed, take photos and upload them to the entry form to join the competition.
Advertise: Each participating business will receive a flier with a QR code and voting link to display in their window, making it easy for visitors to vote and engage with your creative display.
Share on Social Media: Mount Airy Downtown will post the voting form on Facebook and Instagram, tagging participating businesses to help promote your display and encourage community engagement. Be sure to share these posts to spread the holiday cheer even further!
Prizes
Holiday Cheer Panel Awards
Grand Prize: $100
Runner-Up: $75
Honorable Mention: $50
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People's Choice Awards
Grand Prize: $100
Runner-Up: $75
Honorable Mention: $50
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Participants are eligible to win both a People’s Choice Prize and a Holiday Cheer Panel Prize, so let your creativity shine and maximize your opportunities to win! Let’s work together to create a festive and magical atmosphere in Downtown Mount Airy. Your participation will help make this holiday season truly unforgettable!
Holiday Cheer Panel Criteria
Judges will evaluate each window display based on the following criteria (scale of 1 to :
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Creativity and Originality: How unique and imaginative is the design? Does it include innovative or unexpected elements?
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Holiday Spirit: Does the display capture the essence of the holiday season and evoke a festive, cheerful atmosphere?
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Overall Visual Impact: Is the display eye-catching and cohesive? Does it draw attention and make a lasting impression?
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Let's keep the Window Wonderland process fair and fun, remembering that this competition is about celebrating the creativity and holiday spirit of our downtown businesses. Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and making Downtown Mount Airy a magical place this season!