The annual free-to-enter Christmas Shop Window Competition has been launched in Shrewsbury, with this year’s theme being ‘Festive Christmas’.

The competition has been held by Shrewsbury Business Chamber in the town for more than twenty years.

This year, a fifth trophy sponsored by Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID) will be awarded for a brand new category – the ‘People’s Award’ – in addition to the traditional four.

Entries are sought for all categories:

Class 1 – Smaller Shops (up to 18’ total frontage)
Class 2 – Larger Shops (over 18’ total frontage)
Class 3 – Florists & Hairdressers
Class 4 – Charity Shops
Class 5 – People’s Award, where members of the public are invited to choose their favourite window display on the BID website.

“The annual Christmas competition is an opportunity to celebrate the creative talents of Shrewsbury’s retailers,” said Kirsten Henly, Shrewsbury BID Manager. “We’re delighted to be supporting the new award, which will encourage people to participate by voting for their favourite display.”

Entry forms may be downloaded from www.shrewsburybusiness.com; the final deadline for entries is Friday 20th November 2015, with judging scheduled for Classes 1 to 4 on Friday 4th December.

Judging for the People’s Award will take place 1st-4th December via www.originalshrewsbury.co.uk.