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By Cameron Lowe, Currituck Extension

The results are in! The winners of the 2024 Currituck County Holiday Ornament Contest were revealed at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade on Friday night. This year’s theme, “Christmas Around the World,” challenged participants to blend diverse holiday traditions with Currituck’s own cherished symbols and traditions in their ornament designs.

The winners, selected from a pool of talented entrants, are:

• First Place: Eli Brown with “The Perfect Little Christmas Barn”
• Second Place: Kinsley Praley with “Santa Around the World”
• Third Place: Noah Brown with “From Trees to Languages”
• Honorable Mentions:
  • Emma Hoyt with “Best of the Beach”
  • Bryce Edwards with “Christmas in Currituck”
  • Emerald Cison with “Gingerbread Boy Present”

Each design captures the spirit of the season while showcasing the beauty of cultural exchange and community pride.

All honored ornaments are now available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Currituck Extension Foundation. When you purchase these ornaments, you’re directly contributing to the foundation’s mission of promoting strong families, providing education for all ages, and ensuring resources for healthy living within our community. It’s a perfect opportunity to find a special gift for loved ones, while also nurturing the spirit of youth engagement and community involvement.

Ornaments can be purchased online at currituckef.printify.me. Supplies are limited, so act quickly to secure your piece of this year’s holiday magic!

For more information about the contest or to learn about NC Cooperative Extension in Currituck County, contact Cameron Lowe, county Extension director at 252-232-2261 or via email at cameron_lowe@ncsu.edu.

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