As the holiday season draws to a close, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce is concluding two of the holiday’s biggest sources of cheer: the Angel Tree, which provided nearly 100 needy families with gifts, and the chamber’s 13th annual gingerbread house contest.
Families were able to nominate themselves or other people to receive gifts from the Angel Tree. Community members provided 99 families with gifts on Christmas morning by adopting a family to shop for or donating money to the chamber and letting staff shop for them.
On Dec. 20, the chamber announced the winners of the gingerbread house contest, which gave participants ages 2 and up nearly a month to create culinary works of art. After voting on the best creations, Kenai residents chose cash prize winners in four age categories.
The chamber is closed until Jan. 4. To stay informed of upcoming events, visit the chamber’s Facebook page.
Photos courtesy of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce The Kenai Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 13th annual gingerbread house competition on Dec. 20., 2025 Ember, who won the 6-8 year old age category, received a cash prize.
The Kenai Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 13th annual gingerbread house competition on Dec. 20, 2025. Aaron’s creation, pictured here, won the adult category. Photo courtesy of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
The Angel Tree is pictured at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 19. Starting in November, community members could nominate themselves or needy families to receive Christmas gifts. Nearly 100 families were able to open presents on Christmas morning thanks to the community’s generosity.
