The City of Sault Ste. Marie is accepting nominations for the 2025 Holiday Lighting Awards. The annual program, co-sponsored by PUC Services Inc., promotes and encourages community involvement, recognizing the efforts of residents who decorate their homes and businesses in the spirit of the season.
There are two award categories, residential and business. There is a citywide residential category with first, second, and third-place winners and a business category with one citywide winner.
New in 2025, the Holiday Lighting Awards will be hosted virtually on the City’s official Facebook page, giving residents the opportunity to view all submissions and vote for their favourites. To participate, residents are asked to complete a nomination form and upload a photo of their decorated home or business through the City’s website. Winners will be determined by the number of ‘likes’ received on the City’s official Facebook page. Please note that ‘likes’ or shares on personal accounts will not be counted.
Self-nominations are welcome; however, winners in the last year are not eligible. Entries must include a complete nomination form and one photo, submitted no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2025, by 4 p.m. Facebook voting will be open Thursday, December 11, 2025, at noon to Wednesday, December 18, 2025, at 12 a.m. Winners will be announced on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Nomination forms are available online at saultstemarie.ca/holidaylighting, and a complete list of nominated properties will be posted at www.saultstemarie.ca.