Georgia's Best

Harvest Soups

Last evening, October 11, 2011 I had the opportunity to be on a panel of three judges that evaluated the Georgia's Best Harvest Soups at the 2011 Georgia National Fair.

Each of us evaluated each entry independent of the others.  We assigned point values to each entry in accordance with this scheme:

Taste appeal (flavor) - 30 points

Appearance - 25 points

Texture (consistency) - 20 points

Convenience (simple steps and easy to find ingredients) - 15 points

Creativity (inventive use of ingredients) - 10 points

In as much as the title of this contest was "Georgia's Best Harvest Soups" also looked for the use of Georgia Products.  It was a fun contest to evaluate.  The First Prize Winner received a Rosette and $100.00.  The Second Prize Winner received a Rosette and $75.00 while the Third Prize Winner received a Rosette and $50.00.

Certainly a worthwhile contest to enter.  I look forward to being invited to Judge this Competition again in 2012.