Judging Categories/Criteria 

01. Williamsburg Award – Decorations are in the classic Williamsburg style. All lights must be white – no colored lights. May use candles, evergreens (real or artificial), ribbons and fruit displays over doorways, windows, etc. Spotlights may be used to enhance the appearance of the evergreen or fruit displays. Figures are not included in this display category. 

02. Traditional Award – Lights can be any color, any style and may frame the house, and/or be draped over bushes, trees or other parts of the yard and home. Figures, like Santa, snowman, deer or other seasonal creatures may be used. Spotlights may be used to enhance the display. 

03. Wattage Award – Consists of large, extensive display of colored and/or white lights and figures (animated or not). Can include lights on the house, roof, trees, bushes, fences, walkways, basketball hoops or other yard features. It is all about volume, with a touch of amazement. 

04. Judges Special Award – Awarded to a home that uses a unique technique to achieve a special decorative and/or festive holiday display. This may include styles or themes that do not quite fit any of the above categories or may be a mixture of several categories. 

05. Group Award – Awarded to a group of three or more houses that are similarly decorated and that present a consistent look for the Holiday spirit. Any tasteful decorating style can be used. Each house will receive recognition.