This year’s 27th Annual Christmas Tree Contest showcased the remarkable creativity and community spirit of our CHRISTUS SETX Associates. Departments joined forces to design stunning table-top Christmas trees for a silent auction, all to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network in Southeast Texas. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $11,000 to bring hope and healing to local children and their families.
🌟 Community judges helped spread holiday cheer by selecting the most outstanding entries in various categories:
- Grand Prize & Most Creative: Emergency Department, for their magical “Christmas at Gryffindor”
- CHRISTUS Spirit: Day Surgery, celebrating the classic tale with their “Polar Express” tree
- Judges’ Pick: Imaging, who delighted everyone with their “Retro Christmas” tree
- Crowd Favorite: 2 Main, for their heartfelt “Gift that Keeps on Giving” tree
- Most Beautiful: 2 South, with their elegant “Santa’s Coming to Town” creation
These beautifully crafted trees and the collective efforts of everyone involved raised vital funds to support the Children’s Miracle Network at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System. Together, we’re making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in our community.
A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing judges for lending their time and expertise:
- Misty Fountain, First State Bank of Texas
- Ana Pereda, LIT Workforce Development
- Megan Hanks, Neches FCU
- Pat Anderson, Port of Beaumont
- Krista Hunter, LIT Foundation
- Tim Sudela, Symphony of Southeast Texas
To everyone who participated, donated, or attended – thank you for making this year’s event a shining success. Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, generosity, and community! ✨