Wheeling Heritage Announced Holiday Ornament Design Winner
WHEELING, W.Va. — September 25, 2025 — Wheeling Heritage is excited to announce the winning design for this year’s limited-edition pewter ornament. The design, created by Wheeling native, Janet Pissos of Art by Janet Lynn and featuring the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, will be transformed into a collectible holiday ornament available for purchase exclusively at the Wheeling Artisan Center Shop, located at 1400 Main St.
This project invited artists of all skill levels to submit original designs celebrating Wheeling’s iconic Suspension Bridge. Submissions followed specific design guidelines, with prizes awarded to the top finalists. The ultimate winner was selected through a community vote, allowing residents to play a key role in the process.
Wheeling Heritage also recognizes the other talented finalists: Kristy Ferguson, Giovanna Loccisano, and Lola Smith.
“I’m very excited and honored to have been chosen from so many great artists,” Pissos said. “The Wheeling Suspension Bridge is such a meaningful symbol of our city, and I’m proud to see my design come to life in this special ornament.”
“We are grateful to all of the artists who submitted designs and to the community for their overwhelming participation in voting,” said Scott Schenerlein, executive director of Wheeling Heritage. “This project celebrates local creativity and community spirit, and we hope to make it an annual tradition that highlights Wheeling’s history and artistry.”
The pewter ornaments will be sold this holiday season at the Artisan Center Shop, which features a curated selection of handmade goods, art, and gifts from West Virginia and the greater Appalachian region.
For more information, contact Wheeling Heritage at (304) 232-3087.
About Wheeling Heritage:
Wheeling Heritage is a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Through historic preservation, community development, and the arts, we help to tell Wheeling’s story and shape its future. We seek to improve the quality of life in Wheeling by preserving and investing in our city, collaborating with others, and engaging the citizens of Wheeling in our work.