Announcing the 2022 WelliWindows Award-Winners
The votes are in! This year’s annual WelliWindows Merchant Display Contest—presented by Mann Lawyers—was a tight race, with 45 enthusiastic participants exhibiting festive, imaginative excellence all across Hintonburg and Wellington Village. See for yourself in this year’s WelliWindows photo gallery! We congratulate every one of our entrants for spreading holiday cheer in signature Wellington West fashion.
Now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Here are this year’s WelliWindows finalists, whose displays lit up the neighbourhood and the judges’ clipboards!
THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:
The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore
Major Annual Awards
Major Annual Awards
BEST IN SHOW AWARD
Bloomfields Flowers
“A green and white winter wonderland. A whole-store feast for the senses.”
Judge’s comment
Honourable Mentions:
Trove Fashion
Major Annual Awards
BEST SMALL WINDOW DISPLAY
Motif! Boutique
“A delightful riot of colours and fun seasonal products.”
Judge’s comment
Honourable Mentions:
Little Jo Berry’s, Thrifted Mini, Hintonburg Kids
Major Annual Awards
MOST CREATIVE DISPLAY
Tooth and Nail Brewery
“Wellington West Arena” patio display.
Judge’s comment
Honourable Mentions:
Maker House Co.
Special Judges Awards
Special Judges Awards
WOW AWARD
Flamingo Boutique
For incredible variety and design skill: “We want to look everywhere at once!”
Judge’s comment
Special Judges Awards
UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE AWARD
Flock Boutique
“Classy, tasteful use of dried orange slices and muted colours.”
Judge’s comment
Honourable Mentions:
Wild Willy’s, Morris Formalwear, JV Studios & Boutique
Special Judges Awards
BEST PAINTED WINDOW AWARD
10Fourteen
“For a lovely blend of lights and hand-painted artistry.”
Judge’s comment
Honourable Mentions:
terra20, The Barking Barber
Special Judges Awards
BEST SEASONAL PRODUCT DISPLAY
The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore
Judges “loved the window frosting and the clever tree of books.”
Judge’s comment
Honourable Mentions:
Wellington Vision Care, Watson’s Pharmacy and Compounding Centre, Hello Dolly Pastries
Special Judges Awards
WHIMSICAL & (WONDERFULLY) WEIRD AWARD
Kindred Shop and Studio
“Totally cheeky and non-traditional. Totally cool!”
Judge’s comment
Honourable Mentions:
The Tattoo Machine
Special Judges Awards
NICE TOUCH AWARDS
“Classiest Christmas Tree”
“Tree-rappelling stealthy Santas!”
“Angel Dog – creepy, but cool!”
“Great use of handmade bird ornaments”
“Love those seasonal scissors!”
“Great billboard sign, pandering to the judges!”
“A classic Christmas scene!”
“Welcome to the Garland Jungle!”