Tanara Oliveira/News Staff
The 15th annual Gingerbread Showcase came to an exciting end when the final receipts and votes for the People’s Choice Award were added up.
Working together with Parkwood Place, the Urban Systems Foundation and the Hotel Grand Pacific, Habitat for Humanity Victoria announced that the event raised an amazing $106,791.15.
“Habitat Victoria feels like the biggest winner,” said Scott Dutchak, chief executive officer, “We can’t thank our bakers, donors and volunteers enough for a success on this scale. The Gingerbread Showcase is our most important fundraiser of the year, and simply wouldn’t happen without them.”
Visitors to the Showcase were treated to a gallery of creative interpretations, all revolving around the theme of “Family Traditions.” Participants cast an impressive total of 14,360 votes in support of their favourite gingerbread creations.
Jessica Hoehne clinched the highly coveted People’s Choice Award with her entry “Games Night.”
A panel of seasoned judges also weighed in, offering their congratulations and awarding prize ribbons to talented bakers in the following categories:
Best First Impression: “Games Night” by Jessica Hoehne
Best Use of Skill and Technique: “From Old to New” by Sarah Rachel Hoffman
Best Interpretation of the Theme: “Family Game Night” by Mel Heibert and Sheena Wells
Most Creative and Original: “Sharing the Night Together Once Again” by Marciela Vazquez
Most Diverse Use of Ingredients: “What They Said” by Teagan and Tracy Aitchison
To view all of the prize-winning creations, you can visit www.habitatvictoria.com/gingerbread.
