11th Long Island Gingerbread House Competition Held In Farmingdale: Results

FARMINGDALE, NY — The 11th Long Island Gingerbread House Competition was hosted by the Village of Farmingdale’s Cultural Arts Committee at The Chocolate Duck on Dec. 7, the village announced.

The competition featured adult and youth divisions, as well as amateur and professional divisions. The theme for this year’s competition was Long Island Literary Figures. Contestants could interpret the theme as they wished or enter any form of gingerbread or chocolate construction that they wanted. With the exceptions of any lighting and the board it was displayed on, the entire construction had to be edible.

In the open/professional division, Jean Schapowal of Hicksville interpreted the theme in a creative take, as her entry was an open book in the library.

"Her work was impeccable," the village stated.

In the adult amateur division, first place was awarded to Maria Mizzi of Dix Hills, second place went to Helen Purdoski of Patchogue, and third place went to Kathleen Verbil of Farmingdale.

People’s Choice in the adult division was awarded to Mizzi.

The Youth Division was split into 10 years of age and younger, and 11 through 17 years of age.

The winner of the youth 11-17 year of age division was Jacob Howe of Levittown.

First place in the youth 10 and under was won by Tilda Hundza of Farmingdale with Stanley Hundza right behind her in second place. Third place in the division was awarded to Dylan Howe.

People’s Choice in the youth division was awarded to Tilda Hundza.