Madison Chamber Announces Winners of Holiday Home Decorating Contest

Houses on Union Ave. and Knollwood Ave. have been selected as the winners of the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s annual Outdoor Home Decorating Contest for 2014.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” Peter Daniele, of Rose City Collision, 291 Main St stated. “This annual event is fun and it showcases the beauty of our neighborhoods and downtown business district”.

The two grand prizes were awarded to the Frasso family, 7 Union Ave. and the Pagliuca family, 48 Knollwood Ave. Each grand prizewinner received a $100 Chamber of Commerce gift check; an engraved plaque and a yard sign for their front lawn.

Honorable Mentions went to the Miola family, 9 Ardsleigh Dr., the Quinn family, 10 Baumgartner Dr. and the Wickens family, 18 Glenwild Rd.

The Outdoor Home Decorating Contest is a traditional event that allows Chamber members to give back to their community and say thank you for supporting their businesses throughout the year.

The following families were awarded within a theme category. The Sylva family, Once Cross Gates won Most Elegant and the Lajewski family, 2 Woodside Rd. won Most Colorful.

The Nugent family, 35 Lawrence Rd. won Picture Perfect. The Davidson family, 22 Surrey Lane won Most Creative. The Zienowicz family, 152 Shunpike Rd. won Best Sparkling Holiday.

The Arnstein family, 14 Noe Ave. won the Best Storybook theme. The Buzinkia family, 7 Independence Rd. won Most Traditional and the Hughes family, 99 Madison Ave. won Home for the Holidays.

The Arnold family, 29 Station Rd won Most Tasteful and the Massey family, 18 Holden Ln. won Winter Wonderland. Each theme winner received a $25 Chamber of Commerce gift check, a certificate of acknowledgement and a yard sign to be placed on their property.

Holiday decorating awards were also awarded to the following businesses: Cramers Carpet One, 73 Main St.; Rose City Jewelers & Gemologists, 1 Waverly Pl.; Gerlach’s Jewelers, 61 Main St.; Madison Pet Shop, 26 Main St.; Once & Again Consignment, 52 Main St., Rocco’s Bar & Grill, 30 Cook Plaza, Madison Jaguar, 275 Main St. and Home Sweet Home, 27 Main St.

The yard signs the winners place on their properties have been generously supported by The Provident Bank, 98 Main St.; The Madison Pharmacy, 66 Main St.; Doodlebugz, 55 Main St.; Rose City Collision, 291 Main St.; JM Egan Wealth Advisors, 21 Green Village Rd.; Madison PhotoPlus, 40 Main St.; Stewart-Morris Awards, Gifts & Flags, 71 Kings Rd.; House Doctors/Barba Builders, 973-377-0123; dtorr, 36 Main St.; Adams Dental, 1 Kings Rd.; Cleaners Advantage, 1-888-471-7676; and Pipe Works Services, 973-635-3111.

Madison Chamber Vice President Thanks Holiday Participants

“On behalf of the Madison Chamber of Commerce I would like to thank all of the participants of this years’ Annual Outdoor Home Decorating Contest. The homes that were entered into the contest looked exceptional and that made the judging a difficult task.

I am certain everyone would agree that you all were winners and that your participation and efforts helped to make Madison very festive and beautiful during the holiday season. This is also true for the store owners and businesses that took the time to decorate and bring holiday cheer into the business district.

Many efforts are made throughout the year and it is very much appreciated.

I would like to thank the following people for their support: the business owners who sponsor the numerous Grand Prize and theme awards, John Morris, Karen Meyer, Ken Toumey, Dr. Allison Adams, Sgt. Steve Carpenter (Ret.) of the Madison Police Dept. In addition, a special thank you to Carmen Toto, the Madison Christmas Committee and the Borough Electric Department and to all those involved in making Madison’s Christmas tree on Waverly Pl. and the tree at James Park between Madison and Park avenues beautiful.

It is fitting at this time to show appreciation to everyone who took the time to make Madison beautiful this holiday and to thank all of those who Love Madison and Shop Madison.

Happy New Year to all!”

Sincerely,

Peter Daniele

V.P. Madison Chamber of Commerce

Photo courtesy of Karen Meyer