2011 Central West End Window Walk Winners Announced

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December 22, 2011 (St. Louis) – The winners of the 2011 Central West End (CWE) Window Walk were announced today. Herbie’s Vintage ’72, decorated as “The Polar Express,” placed first in both the “Celebrity Judges” and “People’s Choice” categories.

The competition portion of the Window Walk, which ran from December 3-17, was a contest among CWE storefront business owners, retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues showcasing windows decorated for the holidays where area residents and patrons could vote for their favorite windows.

More than 1,500 ballots were cast. All voters will be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $50 CWE gift certificates.

Five “People’s Choice” Awards were given to the public’s favorite displays. A panel of celebrity judges selected first-, second- and third-place winners.

The 2011 CWE Window Walk Celebrity Judges’ choice winners are:

• 1st Place – Herbie’s Vintage ‘72, www.herbies.com
• 2nd Place – World Chess Hall of Fame, www.worldchesshof.org
• 3rd Place – Shelton Davis Antiques

Five “People’s Choice” awards were given to the public’s favorite displays and each award winner will receive a cash prize. Area residents and visitors cast their ballots while visiting the CWE during the two-week competition. The 2011 “People’s Choice” winners are:

• Herbie’s Vintage ‘72, www.herbies.com
• The Silver Lady,  www.thesilver-lady.com
• 10denza, www.10denza.com
• The Vino Gallery, www.thevinogallery.com
• Tie: Mary Jane’s, www.maryjanesshoes.com, and Sub Zero Vodka Bar, www.subzerovodkabar.com

The 2011 CWE Window Walk, a project promoted by the Central West End North Community Improvement District, is an event that celebrates the holiday season, encourages area residents and visitors to visit the CWE’s boutique shops, fine dining and entertainment venues, and showcases the uniqueness of the historic CWE commercial business district.

A panel of Celebrity Judges selected first-, second- and third-place winners. The 2011 Celebrity Judges included:

• John Carney, radio personality on KEZK, 102.5
• Mary Engelbreit, internationally known greeting card and gift entrepreneur
• Chuck Jackson, of Fox Sports Net
• Antony John, author of Five Flavors of Dumb and CWE resident
• Nick Reding, author of Methland and nationally recognized freelance writer
• Robin Smith, Emmy-award winning anchor for KMOV, Channel 4

“The Central West End Window Walk is a tremendous idea. It makes you want to be in the Central West End, and it gives you the feeling of the true spirit of the season,” said Robin Smith, Celebrity Judge and KMOV, Channel 4 anchor.

For more information about the 2011 CWE Window Walk winners, please visit the “Central West End Scene” Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/cwescene or the web site at www.cwescene.com.

The Central West End North Community Improvement District, the organizer of the 2011 CWE Window Walk, was founded to bring new energy to the CWE commercial district, befitting its role as an important component of the neighborhood, and to ensure its ongoing vitality.