Ugly Sweater Party Voting Ballot Printable With Three Awards

Once everyone has shown off a sweater, a vague shout for a winner can leave quiet guests out of the decision. A paper ballot makes the contest simple: each person chooses one name in each category, and the host counts the votes privately. Set the rules before anyone starts voting so the result feels fair.

Print the voting ballot

This ugly sweater party voting ballot has three separate choices: funniest sweater, most creative sweater, and most festive sweater. Each category has a blank line for one participant name. The sheet also reminds guests to choose one sweater for each category and to leave their own name out of the voting.

Download high-resolution printable

Click the preview to open the full size image, or use the download button to open it in a new tab and save it there. Print one sheet for each voter. Guests can write clearly on the blank name lines, then fold their ballots before handing them to the host.

Run a fair sweater contest

Announce the three categories before people dress up. A funny sweater can win for a visual joke, a creative sweater can win for an unusual handmade idea, and a festive sweater can win for its holiday spirit. Let everyone see the entries before voting starts, either by gathering in one room or showing clearly labeled photographs of the sweaters.

Give every guest one ballot and ask them to write one name per category. To avoid confusion, use the same name labels for the display and ballot count. If a guest does not know enough entries to judge a category, they can leave that line blank rather than guess. A host who enters the contest should use the same rule as everyone else and not vote for their own sweater.

Count votes and handle ties

Collect the ballots in a box, then make a separate tally for each category. Each written name earns one vote in that category. The person with the most votes wins that award; a name appearing in several categories can win more than one unless you announce a different rule in advance.

Decide how to break ties before counting. A short second vote among tied entries works well for a small party, while a shared award keeps a casual family game moving. These Christmas voting cards create a clear decision without complicated points, and the host can pair each result with a simple verbal award or a separate certificate.