The Mamaia - Constanța Destination Management Organization announces the launch of the 2025 edition of the "Most Beautiful Christmas Window in Constanța" contest, an initiative that has already become a local tradition. The competition aims to promote the spirit of the winter holidays and transform the city into a space of joy, light and creativity.
After the success of the previous edition, the competition returns this year in an expanded format. In addition to the shop windows of commercial spaces, facades of buildings that host commercial spaces or that have direct visibility in public space can also be entered into the competition. The purpose of the expansion is to involve more Constanța residents in beautifying the city and promoting the authentic Christmas atmosphere.
Prizes, duration and regulations
Registrations are made by email to omd.mamaia.constanta@gmail.com and open on November 3, 2025, 12:00 PM, and close on December 8, 2025, 18:00 PM.
Judging will take place between December 15 and 30, 2025, and the winners will be publicly announced by January 12, 2026.
The complete regulation can be consulted here: https://omdmamaiaconstanta.wetransfer.com/downloads/ca79d2998f3b7b6f66a1b2d35834d28920251017135529/c258fb?t_lsid=153794b9-f447-4cf7-bf8d-20374b49b9a3&t_network=link&t_rid=Z29vZ2xlLW9hdXRoMnwxMDkwMjk1Njk2NjYxNzIxMDQxMzI=&t_s=download_link&t_ts=1760709329
Awards
The total value of the prizes is 13.500 lei net, offered by OMD Mamaia-Constanța, as follows:
- First Prize: 6.000 lei net and local and national media promotion;
- Second Prize: 4.500 lei net and local and national media promotion;
- Third Prize: 3.000 lei net and local and national media promotion;
- Special mention: local and national media promotion.
All amounts are net, and related taxes are borne by the organizer.
judging
The evaluation of the decorations entered in the competition will be carried out by a jury formed by representatives of the professional and cultural environment of Constanța:
- Dan Petre Leu, chief architect of Constanța City Hall;
- Radu Cornescu, vice president of OAR Constanta Branch;
- Aurelian Boască, president of the Union of Visual Artists, Constanța Branch;
- Alina Vasiliu, Constanta State Theatre;
- Alexandra Popa, professor of visual arts, "Regina Maria" National College of Arts, Constanța;
- Oana Silviana Crăciun, representative of OMD Mamaia Constanța.
Judging criteria include the creativity and originality of the decor, visual impact, adherence to the Christmas theme, quality of lighting, and color harmony.
"Through this contest, we want to bring the magic of Christmas closer to every resident of Constanța. Every year, our city comes to life in lights and colors, and the shop windows, facades and decorated streets become true fairy-tale scenes. Constanța has the unique charm of the sea, and during the holidays, that charm is transformed into light, emotion and community. We invite all traders and residents to get involved and contribute to the image of a city that shines - a city where the waves carry the magic of the holidays." said George Măndilă, President, Mamaia-Constanța Destination Management Organization.
Through all its projects and initiatives, the Mamaia-Constanța Destination Management Organization aims to strengthen the city's tourist and cultural identity, support partnerships between the public and private sectors, and promote Constanța as a vibrant, active and open destination all year round.
OMD Mamaia-Constanța remains a partner of the community and a promoter of local values, constantly investing in actions that bring together the people, traditions and beauty of the seaside city.
