2024 Front Royal Light Fight Awards Ceremony Celebrates Community Spirit

The 2024 Front Royal Light Fight Awards Ceremony, hosted by Lori Oaks of Lori Loves Homes, celebrated its fourth year of bringing holiday magic to Warren County. Held on New Year’s Day, at the Apple House in Linden, the event honored the creativity and effort of residents and businesses who lit up their neighborhoods with dazzling displays.

Lori Oaks opened the ceremony by thanking all participants for their hard work and resilience, especially in challenging weather. She reminded attendees to return yard signs to C&C Frozen Treats for reuse and sustainability.

A Team Effort

The success of the event was made possible by incredible community partners:

• The Apple House
• Quality Title
• Green to Ground
• C&C Frozen Treats
• Greenfield Tax Strategies
• Flawless Finish
• Integrity Mortgage

Oaks thanked each sponsor for their contributions, along with key supporters like Amanda Settle of National Media Services, Lizzie Lewis from the Town of Front Royal, Dederick Brooks of Shenandoah Shores Management Group, and Megan DiGerlando, her administrative assistant who played pivotal roles behind the scenes.

Celebrating the Winners

Dean and Susan Griffith

A two-tier judging process determined this year’s winners, ensuring fairness and rewarding the best displays. The awards and recipients included:

• 1st Place Residential ($1,000): Dean and Susan Griffith
• 2nd Place Residential ($500): Lenora Hogan
• 3rd Place Residential ($300): Allison Casile
• Fan Favorite ($500): Sarah Potter
• Best Business ($500): Heritage Hall, led by April Gugino

Each winner received a plaque, a symbolic oversized check for photos, and their monetary prizes.

Looking Ahead

Oaks emphasized the event’s mission to unite the community through the joy of holiday lights and encouraged more participation in 2025. “We want to grow it,” she said, highlighting the potential for this cherished tradition to inspire even more local pride.

As the ceremony concluded, Oaks wished everyone a Happy New Year and thanked all who made the event possible.

For updates on next year’s Light Fight, follow Lori Loves Homes and the supporting partners.