The Annual Holiday of Lights Decorating Contest was open to residences and businesses within the City of Grover Beach. A total of 46 properties were nominated, and final judging was held on Tuesday, December 16th. The categories and winners were:

• Mayor's Award – Larry & Candy Welch, 358 North 10th Street

• City Council Award – George Hall & Johnnie McKown, 952 Margarita Avenue

• Grover Beautiful Committee Award – Donald & RoseAnne Uitich, 980 Seabright Ave

• Simple Elegance Award – Keith & Michele Knapp, 745 Balboa Street

• Religious Award – Lyell & Johnnie Carver, 311 North 9th Street

• Business Award – Beach House Un-Finished Furniture & Design (Suzie & Grover Cox), 983 West Grand Avenue

• Window Painting Award – J Johnson, Attorney at Law, 928 West Grand Avenue.

Thank you to all residents and business owners of Grover Beach who participated in the decorating contest and helped to showcase our community spirit. For more information on this annual event, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at (805) 473-4580.