Businesses to participate in window decorating contest

To showcase some Christmas holiday spirit in downtown Malvern, a holiday window decorating contest is taking place for all local businesses between the 400 block of Main Street.

The contest is authorized by the Malvern Downtown Development Corporation. Each business is requested to decorate its storefront window between November 28 through December 28 with a Christmas theme.

The grand prize winner will receive $200 and a people's choice winner receiving $125 for cash prizes.

Contest rules requests— keep it family friendly; if using lights, please only use non-blinking ones; refrain from including business related announcements and or events as part of the display; refrain from use of live animals in the display; decorated windows should be viewable from the sidewalk, but must not obstruct the sidewalk and or pedestrian right-of-way.

Malvern Downtown Development Board President Dara Casey mentioned there will be individuals from out-of-town to judge the contest.

Judging will take place on December 18.

The winner will be presented with a trophy to display inside the business until next year's competition.

Judging criteria for the grand prize consist of—general presentation-overall effect, display and placement of decorations, originality, and creativity; workmanship-craftsmanship, design detail, and effective use of color and material.

For inquires about the contest, call 501-552-5441 or email malverndowntowndevelopment@gmail.com

The Malvern Downtown Development Corporation is a member of Main Street America's downtown network program. Its purpose is to organize and promote relationships to preserve and develop the beauty and economic stability of downtown Malvern.