The First Awareness Washington County Chili Cookoff was a success, according to director Marji Morris.
The event drew over $2000 for the non-profit group aimed at educating and empowering local residents with an increased awareness of their heritage.
The event took place Saturday at Southern Hills Church and yielded the following winners:
Judged Best Chili
1st Da Best Burgers Chili—Beth Clark
2nd Foxy’s Taco Chili—Fox Purlee
3rd The Chilians—Gracyan Harrison
People’s Choice Best Chili
1st Cowboy Chili—Tom Rister
2nd Jean’s Extrusions—John Perry
3rd Barnyard Chili—Eric Singleton
People’s Choice Best Decorated Booth
- Cowboy Chili—Tom Rister
- Barnyard Chili—Eric Singleton
- Jean’s Extrusions—John Perry