Photography by Steve Krige Photography.
BY CATH COOK, PRECINCT COORDINATOR
The festive spirit sparkled throughout the 4179 postcode this season as the Manly Harbour Christmas Lights Competition lit up homes, businesses, and boats with wonderful displays of creativity and holiday cheer. This much-anticipated annual event united the community in celebration, culminating in an awards presentation at Keith’s on Cambridge that attracted over 50 attendees.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors, prizes totalling $10,000 were donated and presented to all winners and participants, ensuring everyone walked away with something to celebrate.
Special recognition goes to our major sponsors: Councillor Alex Givney, Joan Pease MP, Purrprop, Bayside Property Agent – David Pearce, Green Beacon Brewing Company, Tru-Blu Trophies, Vitale & Co Property Management Services, Cat O’ Nine Tails, and BayFM. Their unwavering support helped make this year’s competition an unforgettable success.
And The Winners Are…
This year’s entries were a feast for the eyes, making the judges’ task a challenging one. The winners, who went above and beyond to spread festive joy, are:
- House Runner-Up: Dominic Schliebs
- House Winner: Jo-Anne Fritz
- Yacht Runner-Up: Charlotte Dale
- Yacht Winner: Cindy & Kevin Clifford
- Powerboat Runner-Up: Jo Alexander
- Powerboat Winner: Brett Ledger
- Business Runner-Up: Folk Hair
- Business Winner: Keith’s on Cambridge (for the third consecutive year!)
Keith’s on Cambridge once again dazzled the community, solidifying its position as a local favourite in the Business category.
The Manly Harbour Christmas Lights Competition continues to grow year after year, with more participants embracing the holiday spirit and showcasing their creative flair. This year’s incredible prize pool added an extra sparkle to the festivities, ensuring that the hard work and holiday magic of participants didn’t go unnoticed. Here’s to an even bigger and brighter competition in 2025 – start planning your displays now!
For more information on upcoming events or to get involved with the Chamber, please contact us at promotions@manlyharbourvillage.com.
