By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA – Using input from hundreds of Helena residents, The Helena Beautification Board is excited to announce the winners of the 2018 Helena’s Best Decorated House Contest.

Eligible residences in Helena were nominated from entries received in two categories: Most Elegant Decorated Home (Helena Beautiful Award) and the Most Over-the-Top Decorated Home (Clark Griswold Award).

The nominees were posted on the Helena Beautification Board website HelenaBeautiful.com, along with a downloadable map. The winners were selected based on votes received.

The winner of the Most Elegant Decorated Home category was awarded to Tim and Kendall Ansley at 574 Rosebury Road.

For the Most Over-the-Top category, the winner was Amy and Robert Garner at 181 Rowntree Path.

Congratulations to the winners and all entrants for their hard work and dedication to make Helena a bright place to be. Signs have been placed at the winners’ home to be on display. A map of the city marking all entries is posted on the Helena Beautiful Facebook page for enjoyment of going out to look at Christmas lights.

The Helena Beautification Board is an appointed board of the Helena City Council. The Board believes that people and places are profoundly connected and thriving communities are rooted in individual responsibility and action.They host a variety of opportunities for the community to come together and serve each year. Events are posted on the Helena Beautiful page and announced via Twitter at @TweetHomeHelena.