NORWICH — Winners of the 2025 Home for the Holidays Decorating Contest have been selected. Judging was a huge challenge because there are many beautifully decorated holiday homes in Norwich. The judges shared that was very difficult to choose from so many beautifully and thoughtfully decorated homes. The sponsoring organizations encourage you to drive by the winning homes and enjoy all the other lovely decorations throughout the city.

There were many beautiful homes and lovely lights and the judges note that many households presented excellent porch displays. Home for the Holidays judges especially wish to commend Canasawacta St., Hayes St., Plymouth St. and S. Broad St. for the being the most decorated streets in the City of Norwich.

As always, these decisions are tough – so many homes are wonderfully decorated for the season. Members of both garden clubs encourage people to go out and look at all the beautiful holiday decorations throughout the city.

Congratulations everyone!

2025 Winners are:

Best Use of White Lights 10 Cortland St.

Best Use of Colored Lights 57 Plymouth St.

Best Wreath 89 S. Broad St.

Best Windows 19 Cole Dr.

Best Artificial Tree 24 Hayes St.

Best Door 46 Hayes St.

Best Porch 33 Hayes St.

Best Live Tree 73 Sheldon St.

Best for Children 46 Canasawacta St.

Best Religious Theme 10 Grove Avenue

Garden Clubs' “Choice” Award 35 Hayes St.

In addition, the judges awarded Honorable Mention to 67 S. Broad St., Best Porch, 102 Canasawacta St., best Live Trees and 56 Plymouth, Best for Children.

In its ninth year (having missed 2020), this contest is a collaboration among Norwich Garden Club and Town & Country Garden Club. All homes decorated for the holidays in the City of Norwich were eligible for consideration as judges toured the city during December. There was no entry fee or application.

-Information from Norwich Garden Club