DOWNEY – The winners of Downey’s 2016 Holiday Home Decorating Contest were announced Monday evening at City Hall following the city’s tree lighting ceremony.

All winners were awarded festive lawn signs proclaiming their achievement in their respective categories.  

Mayor’s Award recipients also received a trophy. Awards were presented by City Council and Council Members Elect Rick Rodriguez and Blanca Pacheco.  

“Thank you all for participating and we hope you have a very merry Christmas,” said Mayor Alex Saab. 

Below is a full list of winners, or visit this custom Google Map page to find winners near you.

Area 1 Winners
Hartini and Larry Cruz – 9006 Margaret Street – Best Overall – Christmas Tree Window Display

Steve Jones and LindaSue Taylor-Jones – 12246 Eastbrook Avenue – Mayor’s Award

Area 2 Winners
Luis and Lorena Carillo – 12023 Morning Avenue – Mayor’s Award

Raquel Avila – 7453 Benares Street – Honorable Mention – Most Original Holiday Display

Omar Mairena – 8260 Arnett Street – Best Overall – Most Original Holiday Display

The Gilbert Family – 7614 Yankey Street - Best Overall Religious Display

The Guzman Family – 7826 Devenir Avenue – Best Overall – Best Use of Lights

Lary Osterhoudt – 7920 Melva Street – Best Overall – Christmas Tree Window Display

Veronica Hernandez – 12065 Gurley Avenue – Best Overall Winter Wonderland

Cindy Corral - 8134 Cheyenne Avenue – Best Overall – Best Lawn Display

Eric Silva – 8252 De Palma Street – Best Overall Santa’s Workshop

Area 3 Winners
The Cuevas Family – 9833 Guatemala Avenue - Mayor’s Award

Dan Lorenzetti and Family – 9922 Norlain Avenue - Best Overall Winter Wonderland

Joey and Joshua Herrera – 10438 Western Avenue – Best Overall – Santa’s Workshop

The Tapanes Family – 7630 4th Place – Honorable Mention – Best use of Lights

Ronaldo Serna - 7721 Botany Street – Best Overall Best Use of Lights

The Torres Family – 10324 Pomering Avenue – Honorable Mention Winter Wonderland

Ruben and Annie Rojes – 7827 8th Street – Best Overall – Best Religious Display

Area 4 Winners
John Grzebyk – 8358 Lubec Street – Best Overall – Most Original Holiday Display

Vincente and Silva Marino - 9203 Eglise Street – Best Overall Best Lawn Display

Mikle Boyd and Family – 10945 Hasty Avenue – Mayor’s Award