Awards/Results
2018 School Poster Contest Winners
Thank you to our very generous sponsors Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, leap! Art Supplies & Gallery and the Vernon Community Arts Centre!
KINDERGARTEN
Coldstream Ms Acob
1st Place Sam Riemer
2nd Place Lyla Britton
3rd Place Isla Hollands
GRADE 1
Heritage Christen School, Sherly Gom
1st Place Kade Crokett
2nd Place Callum Verwoerd
3rd Place Callen Fulton
GRADE 2
HillView, Ms Mykituik
1st Place Keira Marsh
St. James, Ms Inzunza
2nd Place NO NAME
Ellison, Mrs Wallace
3rd Place Phoenix
GRADE 3
Mission hill , Ms Willan
1st Place Lucy Daniel
ColdStream, Mrs Festear
2nd Place Mikayla
Bearisto , Mrs Russell
3rd place Niya Kashuba
GRADE 4
Coldstream, Mrs Fester
1st Place Cole
2nd Place Shaaylesa
3rd Place Gracelyn
GRADE 5
St James , Ms Bouchard
1st place Keon Molitwenik
Mission Hill, Mr Soon
2nd place Chloe Towpich
BX School, Mrs Wankling
3rd Place Alia Semeniuk
GRADE 6
Harwood School, Mr Curtis / Ms Sammartina
1st place Ebony Patrick
Bearisto School , Paul Richard
2nd place Alexa Stenquist
Mission Hill , Mr Soon
3rd place Adina Chubynski
GRADE 7
Hillview School, Mrs Mallow
1st place Braxton Penner
2nd Place Tasha Bonneau
3rd Place Jessica Bond
2018 Jopo Raffle Winners
1st Prize - 1 Week at Bighorn Meadows Resort Radium Hot Springs
Donated by Cotton's Chocolates
Winner Ticket No. 2602: Laura Frame
2nd Prize: Whiskey Tasting Experience for 4
Donated by Okanagan Spirits
Winner Ticket No. 1332: Chris Bibby
3rd Prize: Family Photography Package
Donated by: Image Studios
Winner Ticket No. 0850: Annette Timm
4th Prize: $500 Shopping Spree
Donated by: Downtown Vernon Association
Winner Ticket No. 1112: Alvin Timm
5th Prize: Vipers Hockey Package
Donated by: Vernon Vipers
Winner Ticket No. 1652: Judy Barrett
6th Prize: $250 Gift Card to the Village Green Centre
Winner Ticket No. 2444: Debbie Minchenko
2018 BC Snow Sculpture Competition Winners
1st Place
David Dureault, Bruce Waugh, Roger Chaisson
North Vancouver, Langley & Nanaimo, BC
Snow FX
"Bot and Paid....FOUR"
Wonders of the Whirled
Outcast from the media.
Masters of the Oh cult
Will that be.
Un, Trump, or the two?
2nd Place
Alex Avelino, Serjio Santos, Bernardo Andrade e Castro
Nelson, BC
The Three Amigos
"My Cup Runneth Over"
The Cup that holds, a love so true, the cup that we share, me and you.
3rd Place & People's Choice
Stevennina Drassinourer, Carter Balzer, Matt Holman
Nelson, BC
Chaos, Eh?
"Drink Me"
Our sculpture depicts a classic scene from the story of Alice in Wonderland. On a table, appears cake and a drink labeled "Eat Me" and "Drink Me". Alice does, and begins to shrink to 10" tall, and grows until she fills the entire room! A very late rabbit looks on from around a corner.
Best Decorated Premisis
Thank you to our sponsors The Vassberg Team, Vernon Morning Star & Caufields Engraving.
Overall Best Decorated Winner -
Venture Connections
Window Display – business up to 10 employees
1st Marlin Travel (Vision Travel)
2nd Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room
Window Painting – non-professional
1st Secure Self Storage
2nd Delaney Properties
Window Painting – professional
1st Downtown Vernon Association
2nd Castanet
Interior and Costumes
Non-Profit
1st Schubert Centre
Long Term Care/ Adult Care
1st Venture Connections
2nd Heron Grove
School Offices, Pre-School and Day-care
1st Secret Garden Daycare
2nd Kids Corner Daycare
Retirement Residences
1st Columbus Court
2nd Silver Springs
Businesses Up to 5 Employees
1st Ruth Mcgrath Dance
2nd Kirby's Kiosk
Businesses 6 or more Employees
1st 27th St Grill Restaurant
2nd Chartwell Carrington
Financial Institutions
1st Royal Bank - Village Green Centre
2nd Interior Savings
Salons, Spas and Barber Shops
1st O'Haira's Salon
Hotel Lobbies
1st Village Green Hotel
Grocery Stores
1st Buy Low Foods
2nd Butcher Boys
Government Offices and Public Utilities
1st MLA Eric Foster Constituency
For additional Photos please visit our Facebook page.
2018 Parade Winners
Best Portrayal of Winter Carnival - Vernon Tourism
Best Overall Entry - The Upper Room Mission
Best Float - Secure Self Storage
Best Special Effects - Snow Flakes Flying Club
Commercial C - AJA Delivery
Commercial A - Venture Training
Commercial B - Bell Media (105.7 Sun FM)
Community Service - The Upper Room Mission
Community under 6000 - pop - Silver Star Resort
Community 6,000-15,000 pop - Regional District of North Okanagan
Community over 15000 pop - City of Kelowna
Mascots - Floppy Shots Mobile Mini Golf
JR Entry - Scouts Canada North Okanagan
Comic Clowns - Kalamalka Caring Klowns
Best Marching Band - BC Regiment Band
Animal Entry Other Than Horse - IPE
Animal Entry - Quinn's Dog Cookies
Team in Harness - Historic O'Keefe Ranch
Drill Team - 223 Red Lion Squadron Air Cadets
Antique Vehicle - Sutton Group Lakefront Reality
Best Religious - The Gideon's
Visual & Performing Arts - Sadok Ukranian Dance Ensemble
Visual & Performing Arts Youth - Accentz Dance studio
Youth Team Entry - Vernon Mustangs hockey team
Special Interest Vehicle - The Vassberg Team
Service Club - Interior BC Association of Injured Motorcyclist
Non-Service club A sports - Vernon BMX
Non-Service Club B - Special Olympics
Humorous Entry - Dr. Shawn Lee Dental
Adventure - Secure Self Storage
For additional Parade photo please go to our Facebook page.
If you missed the Parade but would like to view it, it can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u2ODSVBR-fc
Thank you to our Parade Sponsors Tourism Vernon, City of Vernon, New Car Dealers Association of Vernon and Fix Auto.
Chili Cook Off Winners
Judge's Choice: Station BBQ
People's Choice: Station BBQ
Chili Spirit: Station BBQ
For the People’s Choice Award, Station BBQ took first place by 57 voted over Marten Brewpub and following close behind was Eatology.
In the Spirit Award, Station BBQ took first place by 41 votes over The Sprouted Fig and in third Marten Brewing.
The judges included Akbal Mund (Mayor), Susan Lehman (Executive Director, DVA), Lt. Stefan Reid (The Salvation Army), Jen Bailey (Beach Radio), Jayme McKillop (Foodie), Dina Mostat (Member Services Coordinator, DVA) and Dudley Coulter (Events & Promotions Coordinator, DVA).
Carnival Award Winners 2018
New Event
Winner – Predator Ridge Parka Party
1st Runner Up - Origami and Tea
Event with Commercial Sponsor
Winner - Predator Ridge Parka Party
1st Runner Up - UnWined Downtown
Adult Event
Winner – MACE Rockland Wonderland
1st Runner Up - Blues Festival
Family Event
Winner - ORL Mad Hatter's Tea Party
1st Runner Up - Grandparent Grandchild Dance - Museum
Junior Event
Winner - Lego Build and Lunch - Vernon Teach & Learn
1st Runner Up - ORL Queen of Hearts Croquette
Senior Event
Winner - Senior Jopohouse Luncheon
1st Runner Up - Square Dancing in Wonderland
Sporting Event
Winner - Server Olympics
1st Runner Up - CPF Skate with Bonhomme
Carnival Copy of the Year – Terry Danielson
jopo/jopette of The Year – Lana Wood
Christel Cam Memorial Award - Best Parade Spirit
Special Olympics Vernon
Carnival Spirit Award – MACE