Voting Opens For City Christmas Window Contest
The City of Hamilton has announced that public voting for the 2025 City Christmas Window Decorating Contest will begin on Friday [Dec 5] at 9.00am.
A spokesperson said, ““Seventeen City businesses have embraced the festive spirit this year, transforming their storefronts with creative and eye-catching Christmas displays. The competition features a variety of prizes, including a City-sponsored donation to a charity selected by the overall winner.
“This year’s line-up of participating stores includes:
- Bermuda Bookstore
- DavidRose Studio
- Della Valle Boutique
- DEMCO
- Escape Room Bermuda
- Glaze
- Gosling’s Limited
- Heel Quik
- KFC Operations Ltd
- Marks & Spencer
- My Closet Boutique
- Orange Bay Company
- Sleeper’s Paradise
- SPEXX Eyecare
- The Flower Bar
- The Island Shop
- Waterfront Man”
“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. This year’s entries are really first-class, from traditional displays to more themed displays and everything in between!”
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.
“To cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, either scan the barcode displayed in any participating store window or cast your vote here with just one click!
“Voting and judging will take place between Friday, December 5th – Monday, December 15th, 2025.
“The winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 16th. Businesses must display the window decorating participation notice issued by the City of Hamilton in their window before the opening of voting.”
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