Festival of Trees award winners and raffle winners

While awaiting a total for the annual SIORF Festival of Trees held Dec. 3, 2023, at the RAC; these trees pictured here won awards from the judges. They were judged before the auction.

Best in Show: Tree #9 “Pacific Northwest Sweets and Handmade Treats” sponsored by Nick Worley Trucking and decorated by Paige Pearson, Tabetha Gaydeski and Sarah Fletcher.

SIORF Chair’s Choice: Tree #11 “Walking in a Winter Candyland” sponsored by Root 101, decorated by Kiley Nelson, Rilynn Nelson, Lori Layman, Ruby Nelson, Ashlynn Carstensen, and Rilee Bouchard.

Most Imaginative: Tree #15, “The Polar Express” sponsored by Woodland Inns, decorated by Starla Daman

Best Use of Theme and People’s Choice: Tree #8, “Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice” sponsored by Occasions and Creations by Jaime and Mill Creek Inn, decorated by Jaime Henry, Katrina Henry and Janice Price.

Santa’s Choice: Tree #13 “Sweet Christmas ‘Tree-ts’” sponsored by The In Place, decorated by Kim Pham, Karen Reeves, Taren Reeves, Melody Lukens, Cassia Helvey, and Myra Luong.

Most Traditional: Tree #6 “A Sweet Christmas” sponsored by Engeseth Logging and Salty Heifers Snack Shack, decorated by Maureen Engeseth, Sena Engeseth, and Melissa Robinson.

Judge’s Choice: Tree #14 “Let it Crow, Let it Crow, Let it Crow!” sponsored by the Forks Forum and Peninsula Daily News, decorated by Christi Baron and assisted by Linda Offutt

Most Contemporary: Tree #10 sponsored by David and Hope Marion, decorated by Sharla Fraker, Pam Nelson, and Punki Goakey.

Festival of Trees Raffle Tree and Basket Winners

Lissy Andros was the lucky winner of the amazing raffle tree, “All GNOME for Christmas.” The tree was decorated by SIORF member Elena Friesz and adorned with items provided by the Olympic Corrections Center wood shop, Community Service Crews, and staff. Included with this tree were a child’s table and chair set, hand-painted gnome ornaments, acrylic etched snowflake ornaments, a holiday gnome and sleigh display, and two cords of wood.

Basket winners were: Men’s Basket: Hilary Norbisrath, Personal Care Basket: Martin Perez, Kitchen Basket: Cora Sasticum, Beach Basket: Simone Fellow, and Game Night Basket: Conner Amaya.