PARTICIPATION
three categories, so anyone can join
There are three categories of entry for the competition – Pros, Public and Kids – These categories make room so anyone can join the contest and submit an entry! Each category winner will receive a "Sweet" Award.
THE PROS
"The Pros" Category includes any company or team from the home building industry - Home Builders, Land Developers, Planners, Engineers, Students, Architects, Designers, Realtors, Consultants and Vendors.
THE PUBLIC
The Public category is for anyone wishing to participate that is not in the Home Building Industry.
THE KIDS
Still intimidated? Get a kit for your kids and use their imaginative creation to Get the Vote, after all, it’s all for the kids!
THE EVANS AWARD
The Evans Award honours the founders of K.R. Evans 2 Design Group Ltd. (E2 + Associates), Kathy and Randy Evans back in 1986 in Calgary, Alberta. It recognizes their legecy of community, inginuity and design. A panel of prestigious and qualified judges including the Evans family will choose the winner of the Evans Award. The prize is awarded each year based on the overall BEST design of all the entries submitted into the contest. The Evans Award will be awarded each year with the winning team commemorated on the trophy for years to come!
THE RULES
there aren't many
FEES
There is NO FEE or cost to enter! You can register online and request the starter Builder Kit. If you'd like to enter and have questions send us an email at christmas@e2.associates.
DESIGN & BUILD
Gingercane is an "Anything Goes" community of Gingerbread homes. Your team can build ANY TYPE OF GINGERBREAD HOME or sculpture you desire. The only requirement is that it is created with fun! Need design inspiration? Check out previous entries on our Past Years page or the Map view at gingercane.com.
SIZEThere's no house too small or too tall, as long at it spreads holiday cheer to all!
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY
You DO NOT need to submit your home to us in person. Participation and voting takes place online at gingercane.com. Take photos and video of your building experience and final creation; upload the photos and a YouTube Video to your unique URL voting page.
PROMOTE
After voting opens at noon on November 23rd – you will want to share your voting page (located at www.gingercane.com) with as many people as you can! We’ve given you some social media tools right on your page – but feel free to pick up the phone or email and encourage trades, colleagues and supporters to get out and vote! We’ve created a Donate-to-vote system, so every dollar donated - is a vote for your creation. Follow the competition on E2 + Associates LinkedIn.
PROCEEDS
Proceeds of the Campaign benefit The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, in whichever jurisdiction our contest entries are located. See our Tax Information online for all the details on campaign proceeds.
WHO WON
LAST YEAR?
Past contests have attracted entries & donations from some great partners in the land development and homebuilding industries. The 2025 winners were Bosko Kids Gnome Village as the Kids Team winner, Cedarglen Homes as the Industry winner, and Efficiency Manitoba as the Public Team winner. Melcor Developments took home the Evans Award. Congratulations and thank you again to everyone who participated. Every entrant and donation helps 'Bake a Difference!'
2025 Results
who are we?
E2 + ASSOCIATES
As founders and as the ongoing Fundraising Chair of the Gingercane Campaign E2 + Associates is an award winning urban design firm involved in the creation & review of market-aware Architectural Controls for communities that are livable, distinctive and economically successful. We help developers, builders, municipalities & HOAs craft an architectural vision & make it a reality. Visit our website www.e2.associates for more information.
CONTACTS
If you have any questions or need help, we're here to lend a hand. For further information on the contest, please contact E2. For information on the foundations and use of donations, please contact the charitable organization in your area.
THE ALBERTA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
28 Oki Drive NW
Calgary, AB T3B 6A8
403.955.8818
www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
Contact: Kelsey Glover
kglover@achf.ca
825.255.8198
STOLLERY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Suite 800 College Plaza
8215 112 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8
780.433.5437
www.stollerykids.com
Contact: Lisa Hnat
lisa.hnat@stollerykids.com
780.431.4614
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA
533A, 5th Floor, 715 McDermot Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 1M6
204.594.5323
https://goodbear.ca
Contact: Paula Kreitz
pkreitz@goodbear.ca
204.470.9927