“Where the Wild Things Are,” a scarecrow created by Kids in Cleats for the Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens annual scarecrow contest, won first place in the nonprofit category. (COURTESY THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION/VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS)

The Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House and Gardens announced winners of its annual Scarecrow Contest on Oct. 23.

The winners of each category were awarded $500 to donate to the nonprofit of their choosing. Thirty scarecrows were entered, and over 970 people voted for the best entries.

The winners in each category and the nonprofits they selected are:

  • Families: Vincent Van Crow, Ashley/Neary Family, Toni’s Kitchen
  • Individuals: Top Cat, Carol Bertolotti, Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • PTA’s/Classes: Granny Flora, Yantacaw School PTO
  • Nonprofits: Where the Wild Things Are, Kids in Cleats
  • Local Business: October Bride, Blooms in Hand, Human Needs Food Pantry
  • Scout Troops: Daisy, Daisy Troop No. 20478, Toni’s Kitchen

Sponsors included PSE&G, PNC Bank, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, and Martin O’Boyle Landscaping.

“Daisy,” a scarecrow created by Daisy Troop #20478 for the Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens annual scarecrow contest, won first place in the scout troops category. (COURTESY THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION/VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS)
Daisy Troop #20478 posed with “Daisy,” their entry for the Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens annual scarecrow contest. (COURTESY THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION/VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS)
“Granny Flora,” a scarecrow created by the Yantacaw School PTO for the Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens annual scarecrow contest, won first place in the PTA’s/classes category. (COURTESY THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION/VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS)
“October Bride,” a scarecrow created by Blooms in Hand for the Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens annual scarecrow contest, won first place in the local business category. (COURTESY THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION/VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS)
“Top Cat,” a scarecrow created by Carol Bertolotti for the Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens annual scarecrow contest, won first place in the individuals category. (COURTESY THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION/VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS)
“Vincent Van Crow,” a scarecrow created by the Ashley/Neary family for the Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens annual scarecrow contest, won first place in the families category. (COURTESY THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION/VAN VLECK HOUSE & GARDENS)