Key West Tropical Forest Announces “Scarecrows in the Garden” Winners 

Key West, Florida Keys – Winners have been announced for the 2020, 2nd annual, “Scarecrows in the Garden” which were on display throughout The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden from October through December. 2020.

The winners in the ‘Business/Professional‘ and ‘School Age’ categories were selected by a panel of judges: Ed Cunningham, KWBGS President; Jacqueline Luhta, Iberia Bank and Kate Miano, The Gardens Hotel & KWBGS member.  The ‘Best in Show’ category was voted on by Garden visitors.  All Scarecrows were made from recycled materials.

Special thanks for mentorship from our art teachers:

Crystal Smith – Key West Art & Historical Society Children’s Art Director & Key West Body Designs ; Ashlie Hood – Horace O’Bryant School Art Teacher anda Tara Popick – Poinciana Elementary  Art Teacher

Financial contributions to the student art mentor program were funded by Haley at the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation and Jacqueline Luhta at Iberia Bank .

The Winners – Business Category:  First Place Winner: “Safety First Fred” – Kenna Construction $100

School Age Category:  First Place Winner – Stickman: Scary Sticks $100; Second Place Winner – Bob: Gr8 crEATion $50;  Third Place Winner – Liza the Lionfish: Olive Casey & Kate McCarthy $25

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