While there were fewer entries this year in The Laurel Board of Trade’s (LBT) second annual holiday storefront decorating contest, the nine businesses that did participate brought extra cheer to Main Street during the holiday season.

“We are very grateful to the businesses that do participate,” LBT board member Carla Conway said. “We would love to see more businesses get involved.”

A panel of judges selected three winners and two honorable mentions. A people’s choice winner was also selected. LBT member Ally Ramsey, a photographer, took photos of the businesses and posted them on LBT’s Facebook page.

The following businesses were selected as winners::

First place; H. J. Poist, 360 Main Street, $250

Festive storefront of H.F. Poist
Winning storefront H.J. Poist
Courtesy of Ally Ramsey

Second place: Rainbow Florist, 370 Main Street, $150

Festive storefront of Rainbow Florist
Rainbow Florist, second place winner
Courtesy of Ally Ramsey

Third place: The Crystal Fox, 322 Main Street, $100

festive storefront of Crystal Fox business
Crystal Fox, third place winner
Courtesy of Ally Ramsey

Honorable Mention:

3 Gear Games, 25 C. Street, $50

Laurel Woman’s Club, 384 Main Street, $50

People’s Choice Winner

Salt on Main Wellness Center, 575 Main Street, holiday gift basket

festive storefront of Salt on Main Wellness store
Salt on Main Wellness, People’s Choice award
Courtesy of Ally Ramsey

-Katie V. Jones