An ugly Christmas sweater contest is one of the easiest ways to add laughter and friendly competition to a holiday gathering.
Once everyone has shown off the blinking lights, fuzzy trim, handmade ornaments, and wonderfully over-the-top details, these free printable ugly Christmas sweater voting ballots make it simple to choose the winners.
The set works for a family party, classroom celebration, office event, neighborhood get-together, or club gathering. Guests can vote by category, rank their top three choices, or use the smaller cut-apart ballots.
Printable Details
Title: Ugly Christmas Sweater Voting Ballots
Used For: Holiday parties, office contests, classroom celebrations, family gatherings, and community events
Page Length: 4 pages
Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 in (portrait)
File Size: 5.6 MB
File Type: PDF
Color: RGB
License: Personal use only
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Three Ways to Vote
The category ballot lets guests vote for Most Creative, Most Festive, Funniest Sweater, Best DIY, and People’s Choice. These options give several kinds of sweaters a chance to win, from carefully handmade designs to delightfully silly store-bought finds.
The top-three ballot asks each guest to rank first, second, and third place. Award three points for every first-place vote, two points for second place, and one point for third place. Add the points to find the overall winner, then use the tiebreaker prompt if two sweaters finish with the same score.
The cut-apart page includes six compact ballots for quick voting. Hand one to each guest and ask them to circle an award category and write the contestant’s name or number.
How to Set Up Your Sweater Contest
Choose the ballot style that fits your event, then print enough copies for every voter. Number the sweaters or place a name card beside each contestant so guests can identify their choices clearly.
Set out pencils or pens near the voting area and provide a box, bowl, or envelope for completed ballots. Let guests know when voting closes and whether they may vote for themselves.
After collecting the ballots, tally each category or total the ranked-choice points. Announce the winners and present simple certificates, small prizes, or holiday bragging rights.
Keep the Voting Friendly and Fair
Explain the categories before voting begins and use the same rules for everyone. If children are participating, consider emphasizing creativity, effort, and holiday spirit rather than making the contest feel too competitive.
For larger groups, ask two people to count the ballots together. Keep the completed ballots until all winners are announced in case you need to recount a close result.
Printing Tips
Print the pages you need on standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper at 100% scale or Actual Size.
Regular copy paper works well for single-use ballots, while slightly heavier paper can make the cut-apart ballots easier to handle.
For the small ballots, cut along the guides before the party and stack them near the voting area.
