Published in the December 9, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield Recreation and the Girl Scouts announced the winners of the 11th annual Gingerbread House Contest last week.

The Gingerbread House Contest was held at Centre Congregational Church. There were several new categories created this year.

THE winner of the Best Family category in the 11th annual Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 5 was The Norden family. Sisters Calla (left) and Lia Norden proudly display the winning gingerbread house. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

THE winner of the Best Family category in the 11th annual Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 5 was The Norden family. Sisters Calla (left) and Lia Norden proudly display the winning gingerbread house. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

The winners in this year’s contest are as follows:

Most Original Theme: Troop 79181.

Most Creative: Samantha Bunar.

Favorite Story Book/Movie: Anna Kaminski and Ava O’Brien.

Best Replica of a Notable Building: Troop 76214.

Best Holiday Spirit: Troop 62047.

Best Group: Troop 78176.

Best Teen: Grace Mealy and Cathy.

Best Youth: Hannah Doyle.

Best Child: Luke and Nate McQueen.

Totally Cool: Troop 62791.

Pet Friendly: Elisa Vlandasi.

Most Creative Use of Materials: Troop 75374.

Most Authentic: Mason and Guiliana Fusco.

Best Sports Theme: Andrew Lombardi.

Best Family: The Norden Family.

Most Town Pride: Troop 78179.

Best Gummy Bear Village: Shane McQueen.

Best Summer Scene: Julia Seelig and Kaleigh Weeks.

Best Christmas Scene: Payton Munion and Megan Carpi.

Most Chill: The Murphy Family.

Viewers’ Choice: Marta Quijano-Norden.