RING OF LIGHTS WINNERS

Carl and Mary Raymond of Newport Beach won the sweepstakes award for this year’s Ring of Lights contest sponsored by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Commodores Club.

The Ring of Lights is an annual tradition that kicks off the Newport Beach Boat Parade, which celebrates its 100th year this week. Families along the parade route each year decorate their homes to provide a colorful background and the chamber honors the best and brightest.

Following are a list of the other winners in the contest:

Sweepstakes

Carl and Mary Raymond

40 Linda Isle, Newport Beach

Best Animation and Special Effects

First place: Jim and Peggy Rich

802 South Bayfront, Balboa Island

Second place: Bob and Marcy Cook

538 South Bayfront, Balboa Island

Third place: Eric and Shirley Pepys

526 South Bayfront, Balboa Island

Best Lights

First place: Robert and Christyne Olson

351 East Bayfront, Little Island

Second place: Bruce Fabrizio

1407 Bayside Drive, Corona Del Mar

Best Humor and Originality

First place: Dennis and Patty Vitarelli

140 South Bayfront, Balboa Island

Second place: Bob and Carol Senour

1000 East Balboa Blvd., Balboa

Third place: John and Essie Bootsma

128 Via Lido Nord, Newport Beach

Most Traditional

First place: Donna Di Bari

710 South Bayfront, Balboa Island

Second place: Joi Hurd

304 South Bayfront, Balboa Island

Third place: Bill Uncapher

335 East Bayfront, Little Island

Best First Time Entry

Lori, Bill and Olivia Peterson/ Scott Sarkasian

1018 and 1020 E. Balboa Blvd., Balboa

Chairman’s Choice

Phil and Mary Lyons

36 Harbor Island, Newport Beach

Photographer’s Choice

Bill and Gay Wassall Kelly

409 Edgewater, Balboa

Founder’s Choice

Barry and Karen Meguiar

201 North Bayfront, Balboa Island

Best Commercial

First place:

American Legion Hall Post 291

215 15th St., Balboa

Second place:

Balboa Angling Club

200 A St., Balboa

Best Yacht Club

Balboa Yacht Club

1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar