Staff members line up before showing off in their creative, ugly, and most original Christmas themed sweaters on Thursday, Dec. 22 in the Hall of Warriors. The Ugly Sweater Contest was sponsored by the Tribal Information Services Department. Erma Lewis (TIS) was the winner of the Most Original, Mari Jo Owens (SUIMA) won the Most Creative, Acie Patterson (Division of Gaming) won the Funniest Sweater category, and Carolyn Striker (SUIMA) was given the Ugliest Sweater award. Lisa Smith of Shining Mountain Health and Wellness was given the XO Award for her holiday themed costume.

Justice and Regulatory Gaming Investigator, Acie Patterson was the winner of the Funniest Sweater category as the “Holiday Cheermeister.”

Erma Lewis (TIS) was the winner of the Most Original.

Mari Jo Owens (SUIMA) won the Most Creative.

Carolyn Striker (SUIMA) was given the Ugliest Sweater award.

Lisa Smith of Shining Mountain Health and Wellness was given the XO Award for her holiday themed costume.

Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum