WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION CONTEST ON THE AVE IN VINELAND

Holiday Tree Contest Partnership Between 
Main Street Vineland, Vineland Public Schools, and Boys and Girls Club

VINELAND, NJ—Main Street Vineland has announced the winners of the Christmas Tree Decoration Contest on The Ave, in Vineland.

Vineland Public Schools students and members of the Boys and Girls Club installed 13 Christmas trees in late November in downtown Vineland storefronts. The public could vote for their favorite online on the Main Street Vineland Facebook page. 

The competition continued a nine-year tradition. The purpose of the contest is to bring students and the community closer together through the establishment of youth programs that will, in turn, build a stronger relationship between our school district and local businesses.

The winners were:

First Place: Veterans Memorial Intermediate School, with 372 votes—winner of 100 Ave Bucks

Second Place: Anthony Rossi Middle School, with 314 votes—winner of 75 Ave Bucks

Third Place: AMSA (Applied Mathematics and Science Academy) Johnstone School, with 280 Votes—winner of 50 Ave Bucks

In addition to the schools that participated, I want to thank Rossini Salerno, Ross Stanger and Dr. Mary Gruccio of the Vineland Public Schools for coordinating this fun project and working out logistics with the participating schools, as well as the Boys and Girls Club for their participation,” said Main Street Vineland Executive Director Russell Swanson. “I also want to thank the businesses that worked with us by having the trees grace their storefronts and for Scarpa for coordinating the project from our end. It is a true community effort that brings a true sense of holiday spirit to The Ave.”

“I would like to think that all 13 schools were winners, also, for gracing storefronts on The Ave with some fantastic-looking trees,” he said.