Residential lights prize winners announced
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the residents and businesses selected as best holiday lights and decorations competition winners for the 2022 holiday season.
The new “Chamber Choice” award for residences not entered in the competition resulted in a 3-way tie.
The committee of judges was coordinated by Derek Dukes of Southgate Lanes.
A map of the residential lights entries is available HERE.
Chamber Choice (Not entered) TIE
30 Sara Lane, Kyle Place - $75
9860 Dixie Highway, Jesse Owsley - $75
190 Sunset Drive, Tom & Marilyn Edwards - $75
Decorations
142 S Mound St, Jamie Geiger - $200
120 Eastland Dr, Randy & Kathy Housh - Honorable Mention
Lighting
252 S Lawn Ave, Kevin & Shelby Cults - $200
169 Susan Dr, Robert & Patty Geiger - Honorable Mention
Decoration & Lighting Unity
342 S Main St, Ryan & Lauren Askins - $200
142 S Mound St, Jamie Geiger - Honorable Mention
Mayor’s Choice
573 Hunters Run, Dan & Jennifer Gray - $200
Business Category
Mercy Health – 1st Place
Ellerbrock Spine – 2nd Place
Spectrum Salon – 3rd Place
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