2020 School Poster Contest Winners
Thank you to our very generous sponsors Vernon Teach and Learn and Armstrong Regional Co-op!
And thank you to all the schools, teachers and students who participated! Great job everyone!
Grade 2
Brielle Thompson - Ellison Elementary
Leo - St. James
Claire - St. James
Grade 3
Grace Langner - St. James
Violet - St. James
Colton Yonker - Coldstream
Grade 4
Emmanuel - Silver Star
Jax Lutz - St. James
Jonah Markson - St. James
Grade 5
Maddie Sahakibara - St. James
Michael Tyrell Haslam - Alexis Park
Katie Lutz - St. James
Grade 6
Saige Knol - St. James
Cindi Li - Coldstream
Baya Inzunza - St. James
Grade 7
Hanna Ramis - St. James
Kaiya Malby - Coldstream
Arianna Theissen - Coldstream
2020 Queen Silver Star Excellence Program
Queen Silver Star LX - Megan Fowles
Princess Silver Star LX - Piper Cahoon
All Candidates in the QSSEP have the opportunity to receive scholarships. $7,000 was awarded in scholarships to the candidates for various skills. Congratulations to all the 2019/2020 candidates on a job well done.
QSSEP Speech – Piper Cahoon
Toastmaster Speech – Chaundra Hauber
Most Improved Speech - Megan Fowles
Knowledge of Vernon – Megan Fowles
Runner up Knowledge – Jessie-Leonia Knight
Essay – Chaundra Hauber
Talent – Piper Cahoon
People’s Choice Talent – Quintessa Louis
Blossom – Megan Fowles
Spirit Award – Quintessa Louis
Congeniality - Eva Calder
2020 Jopo Raffle Winners
1st Prize - $1K Your Way from Valley First
Winner Ticket No. 2181: Simon Rihs
2nd Prize - $1,000 Travel Voucher Uniglobe Travel
Winner Ticket No. 4248: Sherri R
3rd Prize: Season Tickets to the Vipers 2020/21 Season
Winner Ticket No. 2205: Sandra Tracy
4th Prize: Diamond Snowflake Pendant from JC Bradley Jewellers
Winner Ticket No. 1317: Andy MacKay
5th Prize: Wine Tour for 2 from Cheers Okanagan
Winner Ticket No. 2608: M&M Meroniuk
6th Prize: Whiskey Tasting for 6 from Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
Winner Ticket No. 1316: Andy MacKay
BC Snow Sculpture Competition
1st Place
Up to Snow Good
Alex Avelino - Lynn Vanpelt - Shayna Stonehouse
“Peace Perspective”
Imagine there’s no countries, it isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace.
2nd Place
Granular Media Group
David Dureault - Bruce Waugh - Roger Chaisson
“Crrow Knows”
Time is beyond the hands of the clock. The vast expanse relies upon stationary monoliths
with geometry positioned to align celestial bodies that move in cycles centuries beyond our comprrehension.
3rd Place
Full Metal Snowsuit
Ellie Knox - Lashen Orendorff - Jake Sisson
"Celaeno & The Cats of Zeus”
A re-imagined version of the Greek myth of the harpy or vengeful wind spirit and the hounds of Zeus.
Team Full Metal Snowsuit creates “Celaeno & the Cats of Zeus” -summoned forth through an inter-dimensional time travel apparatus to bring the darkness and storms of a steampunk winter.
Best Decorated Winners 2020
Performance/Costumes
1st Place Tie: Home Building Center and Little Miracles Preschool
1st Runner Up: Valley First- Fruit Union Plaza
Interior Decorations
1st Place: Valley First- Fruit Union Plaza
1st Runner Up: Mary Ann's Closet
Window Painting- Professional
1st Place: Associate Environment/Remax Commercial
1st Runner Up: Vernon Volkswagen
Window Painting- Non Professional
1st Place: Fermco Party Shoppe
1st Runner Up: Little Miracles Preschool
Window Display
1st Place: RBC Village Green
1st Runner up: Mary Ann's Closet
Overall
1st - Home Building Centre
Runner Up - Little Miracles Pre-School
For additional Photos please visit our Facebook page.
2020 Parade Winners
Best Portrayal of Winter Carnival - Tourism Vernon - Vernon Visitor Centre
Best Overall Entry - Vernon Girls Trumpet Band
Best Float - Stor-it Place & Secure Self Storage - Flintstones
Best Special Effects - The Green Party
Congratulations to all the winners of the individual category awards!
For additional Parade photo please visit to our Facebook page.
If you missed the Parade but would like to view it, it can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lakiBG7QuGk
Thank you to our Parade Sponsors Tourism Vernon, City of Vernon and Valley First.
Chili Cook Off Winners
Judge's Choice: EATology
Chili Spirit: Station BBQ
People's Choice: Station BBQ
Carnival Award Winners 2020
New Event
Winner – Total Fun Bed Races
1st Runner Up – Remember the 60’s? – Vernon Museum
Adult Event
Winner – Dinner Theatre – Doesn’t Time Fly 1st Runner Up – Summer of Love – MACE
Family Event
Winner – Mother Daughter Princess Tea – Village Green Hotel 1st Runner Up – Pancake Breakfast at Halina Centre
Junior Event
Winner – Kids Karnival – Okanagan Boys and Girls Club
1st Runner Up – Tie-Dye Troubles – Okanagan Science Centre
Senior Event
Winner – Bingo Marathon – Halina Centre
1st Runner Up – Sixties Square Dance – Star Country Squares
Outdoor Event
Winner –Vintage Snowmobile Poker Run
1st Runner Up – BeercanBeiner – Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre
Carnival Copy of the Year – John Fawcett
jopo/jopette of The Year – Toshie Okada
Christel Cam Memorial Award - Best Parade Spirit
Vernon Girls Trumpet Band
Carnival Spirit Award – Vernon Home Building Centre
