A record number of entries were received for the fifth annual Christianson Industries’ Halloween contest, which was held Oct. 31.

Luke Rawlings reclaimed his title after finishing a distant third in 2013. He was the champion two years ago.

His “Whopper,” complete with sesame seeds, took first place in the Unique Division. For his efforts, Rawlings received $150 worth of gift cards and cash.

“I get my title back,” Rawlings said. “I probably have three or four days in it with the painting and waiting for it to dry. It is a process.”

Rawlings began plotting his revenge shortly after last year’s contest.

“I saw a picture of it,” he said. “Somebody else had done one and I thought I could do it better.”

Jodi King finished second in the Unique Division with Eric Saunders finishing third in Unique.

Charles Hammond took first in the Stencil Division. He was second in 2011. Finishing second was Cory Lovelace, while taking third was John Tholen.

Jackie Bass, who took just 15 minutes creating his design, won the Carved Division. Finishing second was Jeremy “Lucky” Cochran and third was Mark Underly.

First place finishers in each division took home $150 in gift cards and cash. Second place earned $60 in prizes, while third place was fourth $45 and the “Almost Made It” Division received $15.

Prize donations came from Don Hamm and Terry Jones of KSP, Chase Bank in Elkhart, Indiana, Stone Excavating in Plymouth, Indiana and the Greater Niles Community Federal Credit Union.

Shelia Gordy of Chase Bank, Angie King of Jayson’s Auto/Truck Service Center in Edwardsburg and Paula Cofer of Cassopolis Dental served as judges.

A total of 30 pumpkins were handed out and 25 were returned for judging. Two pumpkins were broken and one person was absent on Friday.

“This is the largest turnout we had,” said Susan Klemm, president of Christianson Industries. “So it was a really good response to the pumpkins handed out. Every year the notch seems to be set a little bit higher. I am looking forward to next year.”