The call is out for business to get into the spirit of Christmas

Businesses are being encouraged to Light Up Glenelg and bring a Christmas twinkle to the CBD, with entries now open for the 2022 Glenelg Shire Retail Window and Light Display Competition.

The competition invites traders across the Shire to adorn their premises with Christmas lights and decorations in a bid to win a share in the $2000 cash prize pool.

“This is great opportunity for our business community to ‘light up’ the streets of Glenelg and ignite the festive spirit,” Glenelg Shire Mayor Cr Scott Martin said.

“This year our winners will be determined by the community, through an online voting system on social media. The winning entries in each location will be determined by the number of likes (votes) received on the entry image displayed. The most likes will be named the winner, and the second most likes will be the runner up.

“Entries will be split into two categories, Portland and surrounds and Casterton and surrounds, so community members will be able to vote for their favourite display closest to their home. Keep an eye out on the Glenelg Shire Facebook page when the voting opens in mid-December for your chance to vote.

“I look forward to seeing what creative and colourful designs are used and the collective impact this will have upon our retail precincts across the shire.” Cr Martin also reminded residents to shop locally and help support the region’s business community ahead of the busy Christmas season.

‘There are plenty of fantastic shops right here in our backyard for all your presents. Let’s help make everyone’s Christmas great this year by choosing local, and ensuring our business community can continue to thrive,” he said.

2022 Glenelg Shire Retail Window and Light Display Competition entries and photo of entry must be submitted by 5pm Friday 9 December. Online voting by the public will take place between Wednesday, December 14, and Thursday, December 22.

Entrants not located in Portland or Casterton can nominate which section they wish to enter their display into. Full competition terms and conditions and entry forms are available online via the Your Say Glenelg website