VARIED CONTESTS:
These are upcoming creative skill contests that are food related or sponsored, but do not
require a recipe. You may be asked to submit a photo, essay, video, or artwork.
Click on a link for details.
03-08-10 CREATE DUNKIN'S NEXT DONUT CONTEST new
03-15-10 PROGRESSO SOUPER YOU™ CONTEST
03-16-10 ADAMS® CAUSE A STIR ESSAY CONTEST
03-29-10 "REAL FOOD IS…" VIDEO CONTEST
03-31-10 "NOW THAT'S A BAGEL THAT…" CONTEST
03-31-10 COCO'S NAME OUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE PIE CONTEST
03-31-10 KIWICAKES 4th BIRTHDAY CAKE COMPETITION
03-31-10 ST GEORGE KITCHEN
04-05-10 READY, GO, PLAY-DOH CONTEST
04-07-10 CAROLINA RICE - MOTHER'S DREAM
04-23-10 RED MONKEY FOODS COMMERCIAL VIDEO CONTEST
04-30-10 CUISINART'S "CULINARY COOK-OFF VIDEO RECIPE"
04-30-10 DREAMFIELDS® DFF ESSAY CONTEST
06-30-10 SPORTS CAKES CONTEST
CREATE DUNKIN'S NEXT DONUT CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 8, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Create your unique donut online beginning with one of Dunkin Donut's 7 doughs, then choosing a shape, fillings, icing and toppings to complete your creation. Give it a name and write a short essay about what inspired it and/or why it is the best. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the United States and DC who are at least 13 years old. Minors must have their parent/guardian's permission to enter. Prizes will be awarded to the parent or legal guardian of any winner who is a minor in his/her state of residence. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $12,000.00 check made payable to the winner and the opportunity to have the Donut Creation produced as part of the Dunkin' Donuts product line as a Limited Edition donut.
12 Finalists will each receive one year of donuts (Dunkin' Donuts gift cards totaling $364); a Flip Ultra™ Camcorder (ARV $150); a $1,200 check ; and a trip for each Finalist and 1 guest to the Bake-off in Braintree, MA (ARV $2,600) on or about 4/29/10 through 5/6/10 for the opportunity to assist Dunkin' Donuts representative(s) and select chefs in the Dunkin' Donuts test kitchen in the finishing of their Donut Creation. Trip includes transportation; 2 nights hotel accommodations; and a group dinner with all Finalists. (Total ARV of each Finalist Prize: $4,314). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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PROGRESSO SOUPER YOU™ CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 15, 2010
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DESCRIPTION |
Enter a photo of yourself and a short essay (200 characters or less) telling why you love Progresso Soup and why you deserve a fashion makeover. Judging is based on creativity, humor, use of Progresso Soup brand in essay or photo, and inspiration. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to residents of the 50 US states and DC, 18 years of age or older and who are amateur
musicians. |
PRIZES |
3 of the 10 selected Finalists will be selected as Grand Prize Winners. Each Grand Prize winner will be awarded a 2-night trip for 2 to New York City, including airfare, lodging, and $1000 cash card. In addition, the winner will receive a full fashion makeover by Louis Licari’s team including; hair, makeup, and nails. Additionally, each winner will receive a personal shopping consultation at Barney’s New York department store. Ground transportation, meals, gratuities and other incidental expenses are not included. (ARV each prize is $5,000). 7 Selected Finalists will each be awarded a $100 cash card. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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ADAMS® CAUSE A STIR ESSAY CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 16, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an original essay (250 words or less) describing creative ways in which you are helping (or supporting) the environment. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: a 5-day/4-night trip for winner and up to 3 guests to Yosemite National Park, CA, including transportation, National Park entrance fees, hotel accommodations, . All expenses not specified herein, including but not limited to, meals, ground transportation (except as specified), luggage fees, taxes and gratuities are the sole responsibility of the winner. (ARV $4,000). 4 First Prizes: a $100 REI® Gift Card. Total ARV of all prizes: $4,400.00. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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"REAL FOOD IS…" VIDEO CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 29, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a video between 30 seconds and 3 minutes in length that includes answers to these questions: 1) What does real food mean to you?
2) How does what we eat affect our culture, health, economy, or environment?
3) Why should your cafeteria start or continue buying local
food? |
ELIGIBILITY |
This contest is limited to K-12 and college students; the video may be a group project. |
PRIZES |
2 winners, one k-12 and one college video entry, will receive $1,000 for their cafeteria food project; 1 representative from each winning video entry and a select chaperone win an all expense paid trip (registration, travel, and lodging) to the 5th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Detroit, Michigan May 17-19, 2010. The winning videos will be viewed at the conference and prominently displayed on the Farm to School website. |
DETAILS |
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here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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here for rules. |
"NOW THAT'S A BAGEL THAT…" CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a sentence that completes the phrase, “Now That’s a Bagel That…” by describing what Lender’s Bagels does for your family. Each entry should be accompanied by a photo that brings the sentence to life. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize Winner will receive the following: $1,000 and a 1-year supply of
Lender’s® Bagels, approximately 52 bags (total ARV $1,200). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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COCO'S NAME OUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE PIE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
To enter, propose a original name for Coco’s Chocolate Chip
Cookie Pie. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of CA, NV, AZ and CO, 18 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: Entrant who submits winning name for Coco’s Chocolate Chip Cookie
Pie will win One Year of Free Pies. Winner will receive 1 pie of their choice per week, for 52 weeks, awarded as 52 Coco’s or Carrows pie gift cards valued at $12 each (ARV $624).
10 First Prizes: a Coco’s pie gift card (ARV
$12). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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KIWICAKES 4th BIRTHDAY CAKE COMPETITION |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a design for a birthday cake epitomising Kiwicakes. Design ideas can be sent in any form: sketch, photo of a previous cake you've made, perhaps with written notes describing elements in your sketch or how you would change things from the photo. Include flavours and dimensions of the cake. Limit the cost to $50 or less. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to all residents of New Zealand. |
PRIZES |
The winner will be required to bake & decorate the winning design, and will be reimbursed up to $50; the cake will be picked up by Kiwicakes. Prize is $500 worth of cake decorating supplies, chosen by Kiwicakes and delivered to the winner.
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DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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ST GEORGE KITCHEN |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
In 25 words or less, tell how St George appliances can bring out the best in you. Entries will be judged on creativity and wit. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Entry is only open to Australian residents 18 years and over. Must also be a Taste.com.au member. |
PRIZES |
One prize: $10,000 worth of St George appliances of the winner's choice, including delivery within Australia. The prize does not include installation of products. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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READY, GO, PLAY-DOH CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
April 5, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Inspire your child to create a make-believe version of his/her favourite food using the rainbow of Play-Doh colours; then, take a picture of your child's Play-Doh creation, and submit it as your entry. Photo may not include child. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of Canada who are of legal age of majority and parents or legal guardians of a child who is 10 years of age or younger, as of February 8, 2010. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize : 1 years supply of Play-Doh (7 Play-Doh playsets & 12 Play-Doh 24-packs) and a School Doh-nation of 1 years supply of Play-Doh (14 Play-Doh playsets, 15 Play-Doh 24-packs, 100 Play-Doh tool sets) to the school of winner's choice, subject to approval by Sponsor (ARV: $1,882 CDN). 9 First Prizes: A Play-Doh Prize Pack, consisting of 2 Play-Doh playsets and 1 Play-Doh 24-pack. (ARV each: $13-$20 CDN). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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CAROLINA RICE - MOTHER'S DREAM |
DEADLINE |
April 7, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Beginning March 22, submit an essay in Spanish, up to 100 words, describing a mother’s dream and why, in your opinion, the mother is deserving of the award. Any specific good deeds described in the essay must be verifiable by a third party or other reliable source. The nominee (mother, not necessarily your mother) must also reside in the NY/NJ Metro area. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the United States residing in the New York City/New Jersey Metro area who are 18 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
The contest prize has a maximum cash value of $3,000. The details of the award are determined by Riviana Foods Inc., to help fulfill the mother’s dream as described in the winning essay. Examples of the award include, but are not limited to, travel arrangements, gift certificate, gift card, etc. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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RED MONKEY FOODS COMmERCIAL VIDEO CONTEST — ADULTS |
DEADLINE |
April 23, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a video up to 90 seconds in length, showing how you use or would promote Red Monkey Foods. You can send in a commercial, cooking demonstration, you sharing some Red Monkey Foods wisdom and tips, whatever you can dream up! |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to adults who are at least twenty years of age on or before 1/17/10. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $200 free cash; $75 in Red Monkey Foods products! Second Place (5 entries): Red Monkey Foods Rubs (all nine!) and Tee Shirt. Third Place (10 entries): Red Monkey Foods Seasoning Rub and Tee Shirt. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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CUISINART'S
"CULINARY COOK-OFF VIDEO RECIPE" CONTEST
— PERIOD 4 |
DEADLINE |
April 30, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a video no longer than
10 minutes, starring you using a Cuisinart product. You can tape a product testimonial, produce a commercial, record an instructional video on how-to best use your cuisinart, go step-by-step through your favorite recipe, or create a "mockumentary". There
are six different entry periods, each judged
separately. This is the fourth period. |
PRIZES |
The winner in each contest period
will receive 5 different Cuisinart products of
their liking. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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DREAMFIELDS® DIABETES FRIENDS FOREVER (DFF) ESSAY CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
April 30, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
In 250 words or less, tell how your DFF used both compassion and creativity to help you (or a loved one) understand, manage and live with diabetes. You may also submit a video, but it will not be used for judging purposes. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $10,000, ($5,000 for DFF/$5,000 for nominator), and a case of Dreamfields Angel Hair pasta ($51.80) each (ARV $10,132). 4 First Prizes: $2,000 ($1,000 for DFF/ $1,000 for nominator) and a case of Dreamfields Angel Hair pasta each (ARV $2,132). "People's Choice" Prize: $2,000 ($1,000 for DFF/$1,000 for nominator) and a case of Dreamfields Angel Hair pasta each (ARV $2,132). 13 DFF of the Week Winners: a case of Dreamfields Angel Hair pasta ($51.80) to both the DFF and the nominator (ARV $132). Each entrant receives one coupon for a $1-off a box of Dreamfields pasta. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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SPORTS CAKES CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
June 30, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a photo of a cake made by you, not store bought. Please include a detailed description of how the cake was made. |
PRIZES |
One Prize: $100 Amazon gift certificate |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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