By Jayson Woods, Programs & Facilities Supervisor, Orange County Parks & Recreation
Cooperative Extension Office in Orange set the table for a good performance with a USDA “ My Plate ” theme, stepping up from bronze last year to take silver. They share the podium with the Orange County Gordon Building 2nd Floor ’ s hilarious “80’ s Workout ” entry featuring Orange County Administrator Ted Voorhees as a Richard Simmons stand in! The judges awarded each of these runner - up entries additional attention in the form of superlative awards. The Extension Office was recognized as the “ Cutest ” entry for their clever incorporation of protective face coverings into their costumes. Unsurprisingly, the Gordon Building up- stairs crew were deemed the “ Funniest. ” Grymes Memorial School annually contributes several great entries to the contest. This year their Administration team was awarded the “ Scariest ” superlative award with their all - too - appropriate “ Plague Doctors ” themed costumes. This contest is an annual event sponsored by Faye ’ s Office Supply. This year saw an incredible array of quality entries, with 11 groups participating. Winners were select- ed on Nov. 6, 2020, using a combination of a Facebook vote, official judges scoring, and participation consideration. Top finishers will receive a trophy and a Faye ’ s Office Supply gift card. Get your coworkers together and join us for next year ’ s contest!
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The Orange County Treasurer ’ s Office won first place with a scarily good entry in Orange County Parks & Recreation ’ s latest Office Costume Contest, held at the end of October. Perpetually a strong contender, their office ’ s Beetlejuice themed entry enjoyed top marks on Facebook and from 75% of the judges. This is fitting, as the Treasurer ’ s Office was the initial inspiration for this event when OCPR staff saw how much fun they had costumed as a group in 2013. We decided to spread this fun and creative spirit throughout Orange County businesses the following year and have been at it ever since. 2020 has been a unique year, and this carried over into our contest. There was a tie for 2nd place for only the second time in contest history; the first was in 2015. Interestingly, the Treasurer ’ s Office took first place that year also. The Virginia
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