After nearly two weeks of build up, promotion, and astounding ugliness, the First Annual Richland Source Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest is complete and in the record books. Participation across the community exceeded all of our expectations. Nearly eight hundred votes were cast for forty-four participants over the course of a week.
In fact, our staff was so floored by the creativity and good spirits of the contestants, that our New Year’s resolution is to be back next year bigger and better than ever.
But let’s not fool around any longer. It is time to announce the winners. Winners should contact Richland Source at 419-610-2100 or contact@richlandsource.com to come in and claim their prize. And do not forget to bring with you your choice of charity or non-profit to which Richland Source can donate $100.00 in your name.
Congratulations everyone on a fantastic effort!
Mens Category
Displaying equal parts color-blindness and a preference for a tailored, close fitting look; the winner in our men’s category is contestant number 2, with 62.5 percent of the vote.
Ladies Category
Standing tall in a crocheted masterpiece, terrible socks and golden elf boots; contestant number 6 took home top honors with 23.9% of the vote in a hotly contested race.
Kids Category
A student at Butler Elementary School, contestant number nine brought home the bacon with a combination of accessorization, safety pins, and a glue gun. Her victory came with a commanding 39.9% of the votes cast.
Groups Category
This one was a landslide. Contestant number 1 took home top honors with 63% of the votes by offering a consistent degree of ugliness across the board.
