Downtown San Mateo Association Announces Winners of "Christmas in the Windows" Contest

On Thursday, January 28th at 3pm, the Downtown San Mateo Association will recognize the winners of the “Christmas in the Windows” contest that benefited local non-profit HIP Housing, in addition to several other community organizations.

In December, the Downtown San Mateo Association (DSMA) launched a new holiday event called “Christmas in the Windows” designed to bring more foot traffic to the Downtown business district and support local community groups while adding festive Holiday cheer to the storefronts.

21 Downtown businesses took part in the contest by decorating a Christmas tree with an “All The Ingredients” theme. Most of the businesses partnered with artists or community organizations and pledged to donate winnings to the charity which helped decorate the tree. The contest was judged and voted on by members of the public who visited Downtown San Mateo during the month of December.

The winners and prizes awarded are as follows:
Best Overall Tree ($500) PlayNTrade Video Games; Decorated by PlayNTrade
Best Theme ($200) J’me Boutique; Decorated by Baywood Elementary School
Most Creative ($200) The Larose Group; Decorated by Peninsula Youth Ballet
Santa’s Choice ($200) Happy Yogurt; Decorated by Happy Yogurt
Board of Directors Choice ($200) East West Bank; Decorated by San Mateo Firefighters

“We’re urging everyone to come out this Thursday to help recognize the important non-profit groups that contribute to our success as a Downtown,” said Kelly Mitter, Executive Director of the Downtown San Mateo Association. “We are proud to be matching the prize money and donating $1,300 to HIP Housing so they can continue their vital work in providing affordable housing in San Mateo County.”

WHO: The Downtown San Mateo Association and Hip Housing
WHAT: Announcement of “Christmas in the Windows” contest winners
WHERE: Hip Housing, 364 South Railroad Avenue, San Mateo CA, 94401
WHEN: Thursday, January 28th at 3pm
INFO: Call 650-342-5520, email events@dsma.org or visit http://www.dsma.org/
PRESS: **Special Photo Opportunity** Contact Liz Stigge at 650-548-6700 or lstigge@prmagic.com