2026 Great Wreath-Off: Wreath Decorating Contest
We’ve been delighted by the excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the 2026 Great Wreath-Off: Summer Wreath Decorating Contest, inspired by the creativity of our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest—this time with a twist! Once again, our team members have exceeded any and all expectations with their creativity and skills.
Voting is now open and will close on Tuesday, July 28th. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Outer Banks Health Main Lobby.
The best viewing experience is in person in the main lobby of the Outer Banks Health Hospital. If that doesn’t fit your plans, you can check out all the entries below. Click on the photos to view a larger version. Once you decide on your favorite, enter your vote at the bottom of the page for wreaths in four catagories:
- Most Inspirational
- Most Creative Use of Materials
- Best Overall Theme
- People’s Choice
Help us keep the voting fair! Please submit only one vote per person. Duplicate votes will be detected and removed.
Wreath 1 – “Patient Access!” by Patient Access Services
Wreath 2 – “Gnome is Where the Beach is” by Laboratory
Wreath 3 – “Clean Sweep” by Environmental Services
Wreath 4 – “Reel Welcome” by Labor and Delivery
Wreath 5 – “Tree of Life” by Administration
Wreath 6 – “Aloha Summer!” by Family Medicine – Nags Head
Wreath 7 – “Freedom Blooms” by Radiation Oncology
Wreath 8 – “Mermaids Have More Fun!” by Health Information Management Systems (HIMS)
Wreath 9 – “Blooming Pines” by Referrals
Wreath 10 – “Sea La Vie” by Women’s Care
Wreath 11 – “Beat, Breathe, Bloom” by Cardiopulmonary Rehab
Wreath 12 – “Bingo Vibes Only” by Office of Experience
Wreath 13 – “Shell Yeah, America!” by Marketing and Outreach
Wreath 14 – “Point the Way to Urgent Care” by The Center for Healthy Living
Wreath 15 – “The Dirtiest Day” by Emergency Department
