Daytona Beach, Fla. (Nov. 22 2011) -The votes are in and the winners of the Gingerbread Magic exhibit were announced at the Gingerbread Magic Gala, Sunday, Nov. 20, at Volusia Mall.
"This year's entries are spectacular," said Craig Byrd, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida. "The judges had a difficult time selecting the winners since every single artpiece is a champion in creativity."
More than 150 people attended the gala sponsored by Bright House Networks. Food was provided by Stewart-Marchman-Act and United Cerebral Palsy food services divisions. Guests were entertained by the AcaFellas of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Winning Entries:
ADULT ENTRIES
First Place $1,000 Jesse Felton, LPGA International "Lost at the North Pole"
Second Place $600 Rachel Atkinson,"Bag End" from The Hobbit
Third Place $400, Chef Brett Harris, Vince Carter Sanctuary "Asian Winter"
Honorable Mention Melinda Dawson and Judy Bucek, "Daytona BeachPier"
YOUTH ENTRIES
First Place $500 Katie, MacKenzi and Keriann Vahey"Barnyard BBQ"
Second Place $300 Milena Atkinson"ChristmasVillage"
Third Place $200 AtlanticHigh School
Honorable Mention Taylor Knight"Whoville"
See the winners among more than 30 gingerbread houses daily in the center court of Volusia Mall through December 23. With a $2 donation for adults and $1 donation for children, this local holiday tradition takes guests on a walk through an exhibit of unique edible masterpieces.
Gingerbread Magic benefits United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida and Stewart-Marchman-Act's Project WARM.
Welcome to Gingerbread Magic! There's lots to do to get ready for the fifth year of this spectacular event. Whether you're a gingerbread builder or a gingerbread sponsor, you've come to the right place! It's going to be a great year!
