Are you one of “Santa’s Helpers” — that elite group that dons the red suit and white beard for parties and local businesses?

If you would like to participate in the sixth annual Phil Steigerwald Santa’s Helper contest, contact Natalia Bethea at The News-Sentinel at 461-8439 by Nov.16 and leave your name and phone number.

Santa’s Helpers are allowed to win three consecutive years. After that, they must sit out of the competition for one year but may compete again the following year. Due to this rule, current three-time winner Kip Lackey will not be competing this year.