Gosport MP’s Christmas Card Contest Draws Over 200 Entries
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage has unveiled the winner of her fourth annual Christmas Card Design competition at the Discovery Centre tonight. The festive contest attracted over 200 colourful entries from local primary schools across Gosport, Lee on the Solent, Stubbington, and Hill Head.
Young Artist Steals the Show
Five-year-old Nevaeh-Rose MacLennan from Rowner Infant School scooped the top prize with her dazzling “Big Ben at Christmas” design. The judges were blown away by her festive masterpiece.
Close Calls and Runners-Up
Nevaeh-Rose wasn’t the only star. Runners-up — whose artwork now features on the back of this year’s card — included:
- Eystan Mawby-Moore from Alverstoke Infant School
- Fleur Edwards from Crofton Hammond Infant School
- Macie-Jane Apps from Haselworth Primary School
Caroline Dinenage Praises Young Talent
“This year’s decision was so difficult due to the amount of brilliant designs I received. It was fantastic to meet so many of the artists who took part in this year’s competition,” said Caroline. “They are all extremely talented with immense artistic skill, imagination, and creativity. With this talent showing so young, I’m sure great things lie ahead for these budding artists. I look forward to next year’s entries!”
Get a Glimpse of the Festive Art
All 200-plus entries will be on display in the Children’s Section of the Discovery Centre until 19 December. The four shortlisted designs can also be viewed online.
Meeting the Judges
The judging panel featured Caroline herself, the Mayor of Gosport Lynn Hook, Will Rooney from The News, and award-winning artist Daniel Williams.
