New Orleans Church Volunteer Wins HGTV’s 2023 Urban Oasis Home: ‘Tears Started Rolling’ (Exclusive)

New Orleans Church Volunteer Wins HGTV’s 2023 Urban Oasis Home: ‘Tears Started Rolling’ (Exclusive)

The keys to the cozy Louisville, Kentucky bungalow are officially being handed over to winner Phyliss Jackson-Polk

HGTV’s 2023 Urban Oasis home has officially found its new owner!

The winner of the charming Louisville, Kentucky, bungalow is 73-year-old New Orleans resident Phyliss Jackson-Polk, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.

Along with taking home the keys to her newly-built abode (designed by HGTV’s Brian Patrick Flynn), she'll also receive a 2023 Mercedes-Benz, $50,000 from sweepstakes sponsor Viva and a 5-year supply of paper towels.

Jackson-Polk couldn’t believe she finally won the grand prize after entering all of the network’s home giveaways twice each day over the last few years. In the video above, her nephew Lloyd, his wife Tash and Flynn came over to surprise her with the news.

Related: WATCH: HGTV Unveils 2023 Urban Oasis Home and Reveals Its Location (Exclusive)

<p>HGTV</p> Brian Patrick Flynn and winner Phyliss Jackson-Polk

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Brian Patrick Flynn and winner Phyliss Jackson-Polk

"My aunt Phyliss, she's always been a pillar of strength for our family," Lloyd tells Flynn in the clip. "She's always been the one to go to if you needed someone to talk to."

The group then heads over to Jackson-Polk's home and Tash and Lloyd greet her at the door. Once she sees Flynn, she says excitedly, "I know you!"

"I feel on top of the world," Jackson-Polk says as the news sinks in and she hugs her family.

<p>HGTV</p> Brian Patrick Flynn with HGTV 2023 Urban Oasis winner Phyliss Jackson-Polk and her nephew Lloyd and niece Tash.

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Brian Patrick Flynn with HGTV 2023 Urban Oasis winner Phyliss Jackson-Polk and her nephew Lloyd and niece Tash.

“I never thought this would happen to me. I thought it was a prank until I saw Brian at my door,” she adds in a release from HGTV. “Tears started rolling down my face because it was just so surreal that this was actually happening to me.”

<p>HGTV</p> Exterior shot of the home

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Exterior shot of the home

Jackson-Polk is a deaconess at her local church and currently lives in Louisiana with her husband Clark. Her family says she deserves a big win like this since she’s constantly giving back and spreading positivity in her community, per the release.

She was randomly selected from over 73 million entries following the sweepstakes entry period from Oct. 2, 2023 to Nov. 21, 2023.

Related: WATCH: North Carolina Grandma Wins HGTV Urban Oasis Home After Entering for 17 Years: 'A Dream That Came True'

<p>HGTV</p> Brian Patrick Flynn posing in front of the home's bright yellow door

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Brian Patrick Flynn posing in front of the home's bright yellow door

PEOPLE got an exclusive first look at the Kentucky escape in Sept. 2023 once Flynn completed the final design touches. Built by Twin Spires Remodeling, the home features four bedrooms and two full bathrooms.

Some of Jackson-Polk’s favorite qualities of the home are the yellow door that reminds her of “sunshine” and the upper deck porch where she plans to drink her coffee in the morning.

<p>HGTV</p> The upper deck porch

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The upper deck porch

The open-concept first floor makes the space perfect for entertaining. Another hidden gem is in the kitchen where a secret door that blends into the midnight blue cabinetry opens into a powder room.

Related: WATCH: Tennessee Mom Wins HGTV's Smart Home 2023: 'It Does Not Feel Real' (Exclusive)

<p>HGTV</p> The hidden powder room

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The hidden powder room

The entire space is outfitted with touches of Southern charm that Flynn said “melds the natural Kentucky landscape with modern, city living.”

He continued, “Louisville is a big, small town, and the HGTV Urban Oasis captures the energy of the city through its nods to local culture and colorful, comfortable spaces that act as a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city."

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<p>HGTV</p> The living area

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The living area

Louisville is nestled on the Ohio River and is home to the famous Kentucky Derby as well as Whiskey Row, the former hub of the bourbon industry, on historic Main Street.

The city is known for its bustling downtown that boasts a wide variety of dining, entertainment, festivals, music events and more.

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