Now an annual tradition, the Gearbox Chili Cook-Off is a perfect match for the shorter days and colder temperatures that November brings. This year's entries were judged on a variety of factors, including taste, aroma, texture, spice, creativity and yes, even presentation...
2011 Chili Champion - Wes Parker (Chili #13)
Wes with "2010 Champion / 2011 Judge" Ben Donges.
SPOON!
Crafted by year-one champion Ben Donges, this ceremonial serving spoon was presented to 2011 Champion Wes Parker. Translated, the runes read "Chili Champion."
People's Choice Award - Patrick Deupree (Chili #16)
Family Guy Award - Keith Schuler (Chili #9)
It was a little... Stewie.
Communist Chili Award (Beef-Less) - Ben Gettleman (Chili #14)
Made with turkey!
Freemasons' Award - Brian Thomas (Chili #15)
So thick, you could lay brick with it.
Most Bitchin’ Crockpot Award - Daniel Algood (Chili #5)
Mamma Mia! Award - Bjarni Arnason (Chili #4)
Best served over pasta.
Outstanding Achievement in Gastro-Intestinal Engineering - Scott Velasquez (Chili #18)
Also, runner-up in People's Choice.
Jules Winnfield Appreciation Award - Stephanie Puri (Chili #11 w/ Pulled Pork)
I don't dine on swine, but this chili is fine!
Special Thanks - The Judges
Ben Donges, Shannon Norton, James Lopez, Zach Ford and Randy Pitchford
Want to see more? Check out all our pictures from the 2011 Chili Cook-Off on the Gearbox Software Facebook!
