Taking first place in the 8th Annual Chili Cook Off was Nikki Jacks with her White Chicken Chili. She was awarded a $50 Amazon gift card and possession of the official travel trophy. In second place was Emily Ross. She received a $25 Amazon gift card. There was a tie for third place between Claudia Overpeck and SRO Brad McNeill. They each received a $25 Amazon gift card. Nikki Jacks gets the honor of displaying the golden ladle in her room for the remainder of the year. Her name has been added to the traveling trophy which entitles her to bragging rights and distinction until the next battle.
Shown with their prizes are chili cook off champs, from left: Claudia Overpeck, Nikki Jacks, Emily Ross, and SRO Brad McNeill.