Light up CH winners announced for 2021

Christmas lights have amped up the feel-good factor, with more than 400 Central Highlanders voting in our inaugural Light up CH People Choice Awards.

Rolleston resident Shen Schefe has come out on top with more than 130 votes for her Christmas-themed lights display emoji.

‘My kids and I wanted to bring Christmas cheer to the community and bring everyone together,’ said Shen Schefe.

‘We just wanted to bring a smile to people’s faces and did not expect to win.

‘I want to thank the Central Highlands Regional Council, The Emerald Plaza and HitFm for organising this competition.’

With more than 40 displays submitted in this year’s competition, 20 homes and businesses have received an award for their holiday cheer.

Light up CH winners 2021

Best residential display

Blackwater

1st place: 11 Hobler Court

2nd: 23 Birt Street

Bluff

1st place: 8 Colliery Street

2nd place: 4 Ohl Street

Capella

1st place: 18 Retro Street

2nd place: Breanna Francis

Duaringa

1st place: 23 Edward Street

Emerald

1st place: 8 Jeppesen Drive

2nd place: 6 Dawn Crescent

Rolleston

1st place: 27 Warrijo Street

2nd place: 46 Meteor Street

Springsure

1st place: 19 North Calliope Street

2nd place: 1 Zamia Street

Best rural display:

1st place: The Fris Gemfields

2nd place: 72 Rockview Road

Best business/community organisation display

1st place: 256 Rockhound Road Sapphire

2nd place: 91 Clermont Street Emerald

3rd place: 42 Meteor st Rolleston

Beryl Callaghan Award

1st Place: 41 Dundas Street Emerald

People’s choice award

1st place: 25 Warrijo Street

People Choice Award winner 2021