The Winner of the 2025 7th Annual Gingerbread Competition to support Make-A-Wish Connecticut is...
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Congratulations to all the participants for your incredible work and generosity. This year’s Gingerbread Competition supporting Make-A-Wish Connecticut has wrapped up, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the incredible creations and the talented winners!
Together we raised $5,000 this year!
Your efforts make this event such a special tradition, and we’re honored to stand beside Make-A-Wish Connecticut in supporting their mission. The fundraising isn't finished yet! You still have until January 30th to make a direct donation to Make-A-Wish Connecticut using this QR code:

We’re already looking forward to next year’s competition and all the joy it will bring! Until then, thank you for being part of this sweet and meaningful event. The Make-A-Wish Connecticut Kids' Choice Award will be announced at the check presentation on Friday, January 30th at The Wishing Place in Trumbull, Connecticut.
Without further ado, here are the winners of the 7th Annual Gingerbread Competition:
Coming in 1st Place with 37.9% of votes...
Whiting-Turner | Willy Wonka in Candyland
Congrats!!!

2nd Place (18%)
Consigli Construction Company

3rd Place (14.6%)
Silver Petrucelli | Silver Bell Stars

4th Place (13.5%)
Pickard Chilton | WhyYouHayden

5th Place (9.3%)
Shawmut Design & Construction | Shawmut Christmas Vacation

Richard Turlington Architects is grateful for every person, company, and family that submitted an entry, gave a donation, and showed their support for this year's event. Without you, this would not be possible.
Whiting-Turner
Karen Anginoli, Chris McFadden, Tracy Desanto, Nicole Prete, Alison Riley
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Consigli Construction
Anthony Meade, Beau Burgess, Tim Turner, Isabela Villamil, Vanessa Xochicale, Javier Contreras, Mike McDougal
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Silver Petrucelli & Associates
Brian Verano, Stephanie McNamara, Sawsan Khloudi
Pickard Chilton
Javiera Hayden, Adam Hayden, Lucas Hayden, Mateo Hayden
Shawmut Design & Construction
Rachel Medina, Mimiko Liba, Kara Waznis, Kate D'Albis, Owen Crane, Doug Thorne, Matthew LeBarron
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Siris Coombs Architecture
Emily Grochowski, Annie Coombs, Oliver Grochowski, Lucy Grodzinsky, Aileen Grodsinsky
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Munger Construction
Dalma Mantilia, Allyson Padden, Karen DelVecchio, Dina Terlik, Liz Tullo, Nicholas DePascale
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Northrup Grumman
Emy Young, Brandon Young, Clementine Carr, Timmy Carr
Barnum Financial Group
Todd Camp, Nathaly Mendez, Madison Kendall and Jenna Iaciofano
Richter Cegan Landscape Architects & Urban Designers
e2Engineers
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 A special thank you also goes to the amazing businesses who donated prizes:
Sprinkles of Faith
Melt Chocolatier
The Trinity Bar & Restaurant
Elm City Social
Hull’s Art Supply & Framing
Bark & Vine

