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The jury gave Spillman Farmer's design for the Bethlehem Christmas Trellis an Award of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the chapter.The design installation was envisioned by Spillman Farmer in collaboration with the Citizens Christmas City Committee and the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, as a result of a challenge the committee was given by the City of Bethlehem: Will you be able raise money to support the purchase of energy-efficient, pre-strung, artificial Christmas trees? The Trellis project did that by displaying and selling ornaments as part of the new holiday attraction. The Citizens Committee sold about 100 ornaments, which raised more than $6,000, helping the city raise money for its Christmas decorations to phase in the replacement of the 800 5- to 6-foot live trees that adorn light posts throughout Bethlehem. This effort will save the city an estimated 60 percent in labor costs. To purchase a 2016 Christmas City Trellis Ornament, see www.lightupbethlehem.com or contact Emily Krall at emilyk@lehighvalleychamber.org. The Christmas City Trellis is on display at Payrow Plaza through Jan. 13. Read more here.