Two weeks ago, I asked you to cast your votes for the “People’s Choice” award in this year’s Watermelon Carving Contest. Nearly 40 carvings faced off for your votes (more than 1,200 votes were cast), and the winner is …
Donna L.’s turtle carving! Below is Donna’s winning carving. When she submitted it, she said “My turtle actually looked so real that my dad almost got mad at me for getting another pet without permission!” As the People’s Choice winner she will receive a $500 gift card to go along with plenty of bragging rights.
Below are photos of the winners in each category along with a mention of the second and third place winners. Thanks again to everyone who entered carvings in this year’s contest and thanks to everyone for voting!
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BEST FRUIT BASKET CARVING
FIRST PLACE: Laura P. (Vancouver, WA)
SECOND PLACE: Albert T. (Davis, CA)
THIRD PLACE: Ryan A. (Spokane, WA)
MOST ELEGANT CARVING
FIRST PLACE: John M. (Lapeer, MI)
SECOND PLACE: Maria D. (Orlando, FL)
THIRD PLACE: Chadwick I. (Springfield, MO)
FUNNIEST CARVING
FIRST PLACE: Ryan A. (Spokane, WA)
SECOND PLACE: Laura P. (Vancouver, WA)
THIRD PLACE: Jeanne F. (Manhattan Beach, CA)
BEST WATERMELOPHANT CARVING
FIRST PLACE: Ryan A. (Spokane, WA)
SECOND PLACE: Sheryl W. (Bella Vista, AR)
THIRD PLACE: Donna L. (Merced, CA)
BEST ANIMAL CARVING
FIRST PLACE: Laura P. (Vancouver, WA)
SECOND PLACE: Sheryl W. (Bella Vista, AR)
THIRD PLACE: Heather H. (Cedar Rapids, IA)