City’s Christmas Window Decorating Contest
The City of Hamilton is inviting businesses to showcase their creativity by taking part in the 2025 Christmas Window Decorating Contest.
A spokesperson said, “With the holiday season just around the corner, the City of Hamilton is encouraging businesses to get creative and join the 2025 Christmas Window Decorating Contest.
“The annual competition is a chance for local businesses to transform their storefronts into magical holiday displays and win some great prizes in the process.”
“This contest is about more than decorations,” said the City’s Marketing Coordinator, Talisa McGlashan. “It’s about building a festive spirit that draws people into the City and reminds them why Hamilton is the heart of Bermuda, especially during the holiday season. Every window tells a story, and together those stories create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages people to shop local, explore, and celebrate together. We can’t wait to see how businesses light up the City this year.”
The spokesperson said, “There are two categories –
- Best Christmas Window 2025 [selected by a panel of industry-relevant judges]
- People’s Choice [selected by the general public through a City-hosted voting process]
“Each participating business can only enter one window into the contest and must display the window decorating participation notice issued by the City of Hamilton in their window before the opening of voting.
“The prizes are as follows:
Best Christmas Window 2025
- $1,000 BELCO Gift Voucher
- $1,000 Donation to the Charity of the Winner’s Choice
- A Video Advertisement produced by the City of Hamilton
- A Social Media Feature
- A Dedicated Media Release from the City
People’s Choice
- $500 Masters Gift Certificate
- $500 Donation to the Charity of the Winner’s Choice
- A Social Media Feature
- A Dedicated Media Release from the City
“Businesses must be located within City limits to be eligible for entry into the contest.
“The window decorating must be completed by Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:00 PM and must remain in place at least until Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
“All participating windows will be professionally photographed for judging between 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 2nd and noon on Thursday, December 4th. Businesses must display the window decorating participation notice issued by the City of Hamilton in their window before the opening of voting.
“Voting and judging will take place between Friday, December 5th – Monday, December 15th, 2025.
“The winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.
“To apply to enter, go to this link. All applications are due Wednesday, November 5th at 5:00 PM.”
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