With planning beginning nearly a year in advance, the creators behind Cody & Company's festive window display were rewarded for their work, as the winners of this year's Walk the Windows display.The contest is part of the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association's annual Christmas celebrations. The second place winner is Zocalo Café and Gallery, and Uranus Gifts taking the third place spot.Close runners-up were Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Bakery and Beyond the Kitchen Door.Other notable windows include those at Runge's Deli, Wagz for Dogs, Atlas Café, FD Interiors, Square 1 Travel, Winds of Change and Shar-On's. —DCBIA