The Niverville Communities in Bloom committee is most active during the warmer months, for obvious reasons. But this year, for the first time, they decided to emerge in December to bring the community a little shot of extra Christmas cheer—by recognizing the Best Decked Houses of 2020.
Homeowners throughout town were given the opportunity to submit photos of their yard decorations to the NCIB committee for consideration, according to committee member Shirley Hoult.
“This is the first time we did it, though we had given it consideration in the past,” says Hoult. “We thought, given the year, this might be a way to bring some cheer.”
Although there were several honourable mentions, two homeowners were named winners. 47 Wyndham Court was chosen as the Best Decked House, and 63 Claremont Drive was named the Best Decked Door.
In addition to the shot of recognition, those homeowners received a prize for their festive efforts—a gift bag containing a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, Tim Hortons mugs, a Hespeler’s Tavern gift card, Dairy Queen frozen cakes, and Little Flower Shop arrangements. Not to mention a whole lot of Town of Niverville swagger.
The honourable mentions also received a large box of Timbits and a Tim Hortons gift card.
Hoult says that the winners were chosen based on a vote of NCIB committee members.
“We appreciate the donations made at this time by the local businesses towards this initiative,” she adds, “and the families who took the time to deck the streets, bringing some cheer to the community.”
