NILES — The public has made their decision for the winners of the annual Festival of Trees at the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Museum in Niles.

Belinda Weiss, museum director, said voting ended last week. She said first place went to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Junior Cyberlinks Club, which had a military-themed tree; second place went to Sonja Kegley, who had a vintage-themed tree; and third place went to the Niles SCOPE Center, which had a breast cancer awareness-themed tree.

“Although these three received the most votes, all of the other trees were equally stunning, and each should be recognized,” Weiss said.

The trees are being displayed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday. The museum is closed Thursday.

Other trees being showcased are:

* The Niles administration created a red and white decorated tree titled “Candy Cane Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses.”

* The Fowler Historical Society contributed a Victorian-themed tree, which resembles a woman’s dress.

* The Lacers of the Lake decorated a metal-form tree with homemade lace ornaments and garland.

* The Trumbull County Historical Society presented a vintage-themed tree complete with candles.

* The Daughters of the American Revolution (Mary Chesney Chapter) decorated a white tree with red and blue ornaments.

* The Mahoning Valley Historical Society set up a tree showcasing its “Memories of Christmas Past” exhibit, which runs every year at the Arms Family Museum.

* The Niles Lion Club showcased what their organization does and included a short synopsis of Helen Keller.

* The Howland Historical Society decorated a Grinch-inspired tree.

* Cadence Coffeehouse and Creperie created a tree of red and gold ornaments and featured “Cadence to-go” coffee cups.

* United Steelworkers Local 2155 / 2155-7 decorated a white tree in the likeness of a worker complete with hard hat, steel-toe boots and earplugs.

* Safe Harbor’s tree had a red bow topper and was decorated with red and gold ornaments.

* The Packard Museum’s tree had ornaments showcasing the many vehicles in their archives.

* The Niles Rotary decorated their tree in blue and gold with ornaments showcasing their many community and international projects.

* Albie’s Floral featured an archway and a 6-foot nutcracker, which was often used as a photo background.

* The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association featured the many sororities under its umbrella.

* The Youngstown Museum of Industry and Labor’s tinsel tree was decorated with pictures from their archives.

* The American Association of University Women decorated their tree with 31 memorable women from the Mahoning Valley.

* Aimee Wehmeyer’s S’mores tree featured her extensive personal collection.

* First Christian Church decorated their tree in a Christmas carol theme complete with musical lights.

* Iron Eagle’s blue and silver decorated tree had ornaments with Santa working out.

* The Mineral Ridge Historical Society’s tree was nature-oriented with cardinals and pinecones.

* The Braceville African American Heritage Museum’s tree featured multicolored ornaments along with homemade ornaments.

* McKinley Library’s Peppermint Dreams and Candy Cane Wishes was adorned with giant peppermint ornaments and candy canes.

* Party Art’s tree showcased the many talents of shop owner Tim Milliner.

* The Niles Historical Society featured Niles City Schools throughout the years on their tree.

* V & N Accounting’s flocked tree was decorated with rose gold ornaments.

* The Warren Heritage Center’s tree was Victorian-themed with decorations of oranges and apples.

* Brookfield Historical Society’s tree featured ornaments a child would make, including strands of popcorn garland.

* Mission BBQ decorated their tree in a military theme, which included a camouflage tree skirt.

* Girl Scout Troop #80184 decorated their white tree with ornaments made by the girls and with green lights.

* The Youngstown Blue Coats tree showcased blue ornaments and business cards that doubled as decorations.

* Legacy Tire and Auto Repair’s tree was adorned with red, silver and white ornaments and lights and topped with a red tinsel truck.

* The Von Isley Estate’s tree had a wedding theme complete with white bows, roses and ribbon saying “Mr. and Mrs.”

* The Trumbull Senior Production Company’s On With the Show tree featured upcoming programs and various dance shoes along the tree skirt.

* The Town Shopper (the event’s media sponsor for the third year) showcased the many organizations and businesses they represent in their mailings on their black tree.

* First Presbyterian Church of Warren’s 14-foot tree had a red and gold theme.

* Hubbard Nutrition’s tree was decorated in teal, purple and silver in honor of suicide awareness.

Weiss said there were three trees that she decorated. The first was the McKinley Museum tree featuring top hats and carnations in honor of President McKinley. The second was a vintage aluminum tree with purple ornaments and a purple spotlight, and the third was a flocked tree showcasing light blue bulbs, blue chiffon and polar bears.