Winter Carnival parade (Photo credit: Wayne Emde/VWC/Facebook)

By Pete McIntyre

Winter Carnival

Awards show puts wrap on ‘Carnival TV’

Mar 15, 2023 | 7:00 AM

Organizers have officially pulled the plug on Carnival TV by handing out the community event awards for the 2023 Vernon Winter Carnival.

The coveted Carnival Spirit Award is presented to an organization, business or individual who goes above and beyond to show their Carnival spirit.

Carnival executive director Kris Fuller said the Vernon Elks Lodge #45 was chosen as the winner.

“They are enthusiastic, kind and energetic supporters of Vernon Winter Carnival and we are thrilled to give them this spirit award,” Fuller said.

Fuller said the Lodge entered an amazing Flinstone-themed float in the parade, decorated their hall like the ‘Buffalo Lodge,’ and hosted multiple events during the ten day event.

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Here are the other categories and winners:

Adult Event Winner: Parka Party- Predator Ridge

New Event Winner: Bubble Tea Making – Rich Tea

Junior Event Winner: Carnival of Chocolate – Cotton’s Chocolates

Outdoor Event Winner: Chili Cook Off – Downtown Vernon Association

Family Event Winner: O’Keefe Family Days – O’Keefe Ranch

Senior Event Winner: TV Western Square Dance – Halina Activity Centre

Best Cultural Event Winner: Reconnecting in the Okanagan – Destination Silver Star

Best Theme Event Winner: Crime Scene Investigation- Okanagan Science Centre

A Community Awards night will be held tonight (March 15) at the Elks Hall from 6-8 p.m.

Vernon Co-Op chosen as best decorated automotive business (Photo credit: Wayne Emde/VWC)

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