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Student Gingerbread Design and Build Competition

Get ready to have some fun in a sweet and friendly Gingerbread Design and Build Competition!

Bring your gingerbread house kit, some edible elements and join ACE DC as we
DESIGN IT...BUILD IT...and WIN IT!

Design It!

10/29 - 12/20

Build it!

10/29 - 12/20

SUBMIT it!

Deadline 12/20

Design It!

October 29 - December 20

Design It!

Our Gingerbread competition is inspired by the CIRT National Design Competition that ACE Students across the country participate in each year. Your teams will have 3 categories to choose from as the inspiration for your gingerbread creations. Awards will be given to the top entries in each category!

2024 Gingerbread Design and Build Competition Categories:  

  1. Build a yummy and functional transportation hub (such as for trains, buses, airplanes, shipping, boating, etc.) 

  2. Build a fun and futuristic playground. 

  3. Build a sustainable, eco-friendly, and of course delicious house! (extra point if it is a summer theme)  

Build It!

October 29 - December 20

Build It!

 

Put your team's design to work and BUILD IT. Your team may choose to buy gingerbread kits and/or edible supplies, but please stay within budget and follow all of the guidelines below:

 

Competition Guidelines:

  • General Team Guidelines

    • This competition is open to ACE DC Students/Mentor Teams. Company/firm entries, please see the Events page for guidelines. 

    • Schools can submit up to 2 entries max.

  • Gingerbread Structure Criteria and Constraints

    • Budget: no more than $40 (per entry) should be spent on building material supplies (to be reimbursed by ACE DC). ​​

      • Team leaders should be the ones to submit a reimbursement.

    • Gingerbread Footprint/Base Sie: 11 inches x 17 inches maximum

    • All components of the structure MUST be edible (besides the base). They can include but are not limited to:

      • Store-bought gingerbread kits​

      • Homemade gingerbread

      • Icing

      • Candy

      • Marshmallows

      • Pretzels

      • Cookies

      • Brownies

      • Rice Krispy treats

      • Graham crackers

      • anything edible!

Deadline December 20

Submit it!

  • Use the button below to submit your design. Maximum 2 submissions per school.

  • Provide 3 pictures of your gingerbread creation

    • No people in photos please. Please keep a clean, simple background in photos​

    • Images must be horizontal in order to properly display on the website

    • Please provide at least one photo that is from a bit further back with enough space around the image to crop if needed to properly display on the voting site

    • Be sure your photos look their best, as these will be what people vote on!

  • Include your team name and a few sentences describing your entry.

January 2025

Win it!

Awards for each category will be selected by a team of judges, with the winners highlighted on social media in January!

Submit It!
Win it!
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