In December each year, all Archdiocesan agencies that are located in the St Stephen’s Cathedral precinct compete against each other to see who has the best Christmas decorations and the winner is awarded the Precinct Cup. It is a very competitive event with all agencies vying for the coveted trophy.
The judging criteria is always very strict with Theme, Message and Content making up 70% and Viewer Appeal making up the remaining 30%. The official judging is undertaken by Bishop Joe and his able assistant Vince Crisci.
The ADF decided on a Winter Wonderland theme for this year’s entry, with special focus being given to the First Christmas and the true Christmas message. A number of staff were tasked with the making of decorations and everyone contributed either helping to create or putting up the decorations under the supervision of Robyn Bowen. Robyn, who is usually very mild mannered, became quite focused on this project with all the staff put to work following her directions and ever-changing rearrangement of the display.
The judges attended the ADF first on judging day. They were walked through the display and were treated to homemade Dutch biscuits and other goodies. However, it was a nervous wait whilst they visited all other participants and until the announcement was finally made.
Later that afternoon, it was announced that the ADF was the winner! We are now in possession of the Precinct Cup Trophy until the end of 2017.
The ADF would like to thank all of our customers who have given us very positive feedback. It was a great team effort and the bonus being that finally after ten long years the ADF was successful in this precinct challenge.
