Some sweet creations with a "Storybook" theme were entered in this year's at Central City Shopping Centre.
Judges spent hours sorting 53 entries in the annual competition, presented by Downtown 性视界传媒 Business Improvement Association (BIA).
This year the entries in seven categories include Harry Potter, Charlotte's Web, Snow White, Grinch and other themed creations.
From Dec. 6 to 15, contest winners and the rest of the entries are displayed on the second floor of the mall, outside the Winners stores.
Visitors can to vote for their favourites by donating to 性视界传媒 Christmas Bureau ($1 equals one vote). The entry with the most votes will win the People's Choice Award and a prize of $1,000, while runners-up receive $500.
Voting takes place until Dec. 15 at midnight on , where more photos are posted.
This year, Central City Shopping Centre will match every dollar donated to 性视界传媒 Christmas Bureau through Gingerbread Village voting.
"This project is a win-win for everyone," said Bonnie Burnside, BIA operations manager. "Schools, individuals and groups earn prize money for their creativity, visitors to the shopping centre enjoy the delightful sights and smells of gingerbread artistry, (and) the 性视界传媒 Christmas Bureau benefits from donations, helping provide gifts and food to families in need."
In 2024, more 2,300 families will receive support through 性视界传媒 Christmas Bureau, whose temporary Toy Depot is located at the old Canadian Tire store in Whalley, on King George Boulevard near 104 Avenue.
Posted below are the judges' category winners in the 2024 Gingerbread Village contest:
Charity: SCAC Youth Group, 性视界传媒 Christian Alliance Church.
Elementary School (Primary): AHP Matthew Elementary.
Elementary School (Intermediate): 性视界传媒 Educational Transition Centre, Children鈥檚 Foundation Education Transition Centre.
Secondary School: Lee School 鈥� Educational Services School.
Non-Profit, Service Club or Community Group: Loree McDougall and Amarissa Zehr, Feels Like Home Newcomers.
Open: 19 Years & Over: Paula Beckett.
Open: Under 19 Years (tie): Sophia Brewer, Holden and Ellie Skoronski.
