Organizers of the 13th season of Jax Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC) announced the winners of its 2025 decorating awards on Saturday, December 20, celebrating both community creativity and student achievement in the arts.
The popular beachfront display featured 72 decorated lifeguard chairs, created by local businesses, organizations, and student art programs. Visitors who voted for their favorites described this year’s exhibit as the best they have seen, making the selection of award winners especially competitive.
2025 JBDTC Community Decorated Chair Award Winners
- Best of Show: Sawgrass Pet Resort
- First Place: American Legion Post 129
- Second Place: Angel’s Construction
- Third Place: SET Studios
- Honorable Mention: W.W. Gay
- Honorable Mention: Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville
- Founders Award: FLO Arts
In addition to the community displays, Deck The Chairs expanded its Student Decorating Challenge, adding two new programs featuring middle and high school arts and after-school organizations. For the second year, the program partnered with The Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens, with students working under a marine conservation theme.
Beginning in August, 22 student-designed chairs were selected through an application and review process. Deck The Chairs provided workshops, creative development guidance, and installation support. Twelve chairs were displayed at the Jax Beach Deck The Chairs exhibit, while ten were installed at the Jacksonville Zoo…